List of settlements in Burkina Faso facts for kids

Map of Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a country located in West Africa. It's known for its rich culture and friendly people. Like any country, it has many cities and towns where people live, work, and go to school. These places are important centers for everything from trade to education. This article will help you discover some of the most important cities and towns in Burkina Faso.

Discovering Burkina Faso's Cities

Burkina Faso has many different cities and towns, each with its own unique story. From busy capital cities to smaller, quieter towns, they all play a part in the country's life.

A Look at All the Cities

Here is a list of many of the cities and towns you can find across Burkina Faso:

Burkina Faso's Biggest Cities

Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. The last big census in Burkina Faso was in 2006. It helped us understand which cities had the most people living in them.

Here are the ten largest cities in Burkina Faso based on the 2006 census:

Ouagadougou is the capital city and the largest. It's a very busy place with lots of activity. Bobo Dioulasso is the second largest city and is also very important for trade and culture.