Koudougou- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Koudougou, Burkina Faso's third-largest city, is located 75 kilometers west of Ouagadougou on the Mossi Plateau, with a population of 160,239 (2019). Primarily inhabited by the Gurunsi and Mossi people, it lies along Burkina Faso's only railway line, connecting it to Ouagadougou and Abidjan. The city's economy centers on agriculture, supported by small-scale industries like soap, shea butter, and textile production. It hosts the University of Koudougou, a vocational school, and several soccer clubs playing at Stade Balibiè. Transportation includes a railway station and access to Ouagadougou International Airport, 141 km away. The city encompasses 15 surrounding villages and is linked by major roads, including the N13, N21, and N14.