Largest Cities in Burkina Faso

Facts about Burkina Faso

Official languages: French
Capital: Ouagadougou
Area: 274,200 km²
Population: 16.2 million residents
Population density: 59.23 residents per km²
Currency: XOF
Internet TLD: .bf
ISO codes: BF, BFA, 854
The telephone code from Burkina Faso is +226

Flag of Burkina Faso

The flag of Burkina Faso consists of two horizontal stripes in red and green and a gold star that is placed in the center of the flag at the border of the stripes. The colors used are a typical example of pan-African colors, but the official interpretation says that red symbolizes the socialist revolution and green the natural wealth of the country. Burkina Faso was a French colony until 1960 and was called Upper Volta. The flag was adopted in 1984, when the country was renamed Burkina Faso after a series of military coups, translating to “Land of the Incorruptible”. At the same time, the colors refer to solidarity with other African states, and the gold star is reminiscent of the guiding light of the revolution.

Burkina Faso (“Land of Upright People”) is a state in West Africa. See Burkina Faso Location on World Map. The country was under French colonial rule until 1960 and was called Upper Volta from the start of independence until 1984.

Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most of the population is made up of subsistence farmers. Due to population growth and climatic conditions, the country is dependent on food imports.

Biggest Cities of Burkina Faso by Population

The largest city in Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, the capital of the country located in the center of the nation. It is home to around 1.5 million people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Ouagadougou has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several mosques dating back to medieval times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Burkinabe food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Festival de Danses et Musiques Traditionnelles (FESTDAMT) in December which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.

The second largest city in Burkina Faso is Bobo Dioulasso located on the western side of the country near the border with Mali. It is home to around 500,000 people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Bobo Dioulasso has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several mosques dating back to medieval times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Burkinabe food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Festival de la Culture Mossi in August which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.

Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou

According to Abbreviation Finder, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is said: Wa-ga-du-gu. It is often abbreviated to Ouaga. The city is pretty much in the middle of the country. It is also the largest city in the country. In 2006 there were 1.5 million inhabitants, today there are probably a few more.

Countries neighboring Burkina Faso

• Benin
• Ivory Coast
• Ghana
• Mali
• Niger
• Togo