Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso's capital and largest city, Ouagadougou is the country's cultural, economic, and administrative centre, with a walkable downtown café and restaurant scene that gives the city a lively street-level energy. Known locally as "Ouaga," it draws independent travellers and has a Wikivoyage presence reflecting that interest.

• Population2,415,266
• Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.3 mi