What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is the capital city and seat of government of Burkina Faso, a country in Western Africa. Burkina Faso uses the ISO codes BF and BFA, and its international dialling code is +226. The currency in use is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
For the full profile of Burkina Faso, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Burkina Faso country page. The country has an estimated population of 24,074,580 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Burkina Faso
- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Calling code: +226
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇫
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Is Ouagadougou the largest city in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou, like the rest of Burkina Faso, uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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