Cities in Burkina Faso
The most important cities in Burkina Faso at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Tiebélé & Karfiguela
This area connects the cascading waterfalls of Karfiguela with the world-famous, geometrically painted mud houses of the Kassena people in Tiebele.
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Bazoulé
A village famous for its sacred crocodiles, which live in a local pond and are traditionally fed and touched by visitors.
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Tengréla
A town near Banfora, renowned for Lake Tengréla where visitors take traditional pirogues to observe hippopotamuses.
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Kordié
A small town in the Centre-Ouest, known for its traditional mud architecture.
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Kayan
A small village in western Burkina Faso, typical of the region's rural structures.
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Ouagadougou
The capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, serving as the administrative and cultural center of the country.
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Gourcy
A small but strategically located city in the Nord region, known for its traditional festivals.
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Réo
A quiet town in the Centre-Ouest region, known for its traditional festivals of the Gurunsi people.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
The second largest city in the country, known for its music and its distinctive Great Mosque.
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Sindou
A town in the southwest, famous for the striking Sindou rock formations located nearby.
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Ouargaye
A town near the border with Togo, serving as a commercial center for rural areas.
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Pouytenga
One of the most important trading cities in the country, with one of the largest markets in the region.
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Kongoussi
Located on the shores of Lake Bam, this town is a center for irrigated agriculture and fishing.
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Boromo
A town that serves as a gateway to the Deux Balés National Park and is visited by elephants.
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Dapélogo
An agricultural community near the capital, contributing to the supply of the metropolis.
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Kombissiri
A town south of Ouagadougou, playing a significant role in sweet potato cultivation.
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Orodara
Known as the orchard center of Burkina Faso, with numerous mango and citrus plantations.
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Dori
An important city in the Sahel region, characterized by nomadic cultures and livestock farming.
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Pô
A town near the border with Ghana and an important access point to the Nazinga Game Reserve.
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Doulougou
A quiet community in the Bazèga province, surrounded by green fields in the rainy season.
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Houndé
A city on the main road between Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, with a growing mining sector.
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Léo
A southern border town near Ghana, known for its bustling cross-border trade.
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Boussé
A town in the Plateau-Central region, surrounded by dry savanna and small farms.
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Garango
A city in the south of Burkina Faso, known for its traditional festivals and markets.
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Bogandé
An administrative town in the Est region, playing a significant role in local trade.
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Diébougou
Known for its crocodile caves and traditional pottery in the southwest of the country.
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Pama
A remote town in the southeast, serving as a gateway to the W and Arli national parks.
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Kaya
A city north of the capital, an important center for leather working and crafts.
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Nouna
A trading town in the west, serving as a bridge between urban and rural cultures.
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Banfora
A picturesque city in the southwest, surrounded by waterfalls and sugar cane plantations.
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Zorgho
A growing town east of Ouagadougou, known for its vibrant community life.
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Koudougou
The third largest city, an important commercial hub in the Centre-Ouest region.
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Djibo
An important market town in the north, traditionally a center for livestock trade.
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Sapouy
A town located on the main road to Ghana, known for its wood carvings.
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Gorom-Gorom
Known for its colorful and ethnically diverse market in the Sahel region.
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Solenzo
A rural trading town in the west, surrounded by large cotton and corn fields.
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Ziniaré
The capital of the Plateau-Central region, not far from the capital Ouagadougou.
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Batié
A hill town in the extreme south of Burkina Faso, with a cooler microclimate.
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Fada N'Gourma
The most important city in the east of the country, known for its honey production.
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Boulsa
A historic town in the Namentenga province with a strong artisanal tradition.
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Dano
A town in the southwest, known for its Dagara culture and colorful markets.
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Yako
A town northwest of the capital, with a strong agricultural community.
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Dakola
A small border town with Ghana that monitors the formal transport of goods.
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Toma
A small town known for its blacksmithing and traditional wrestling.
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Dédougou
The capital of the Boucle du Mouhoun region, famous for its mask festival.
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Diabo
A rural town in the Gourma province with strong traditional structures.
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Tenkodogo
The historical center of Mossi culture and capital of the Centre-Est region.
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Titao
A town in the north, known for its traditional medicine and pottery.
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Koupéla
A city in the Centre-Est region, which is an important transport hub.
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Diapaga
A far eastern town, and the main gateway to the Arli National Park.
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What are the largest cities in Burkina Faso?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.