Five largest cities: Ouagadougou, Bobo-Diolasso, Koudougou, Ouahigouya, and Banfora
Population of the largest city: Ouagadougou- 1,086,505
Estimated population of the next four largest cities using the rank-size rule: Bobo-Diolasso- 543,252; Koudougou- 362,168; Ouahigouya- 271,626; Banfora- 217,301
Actual population size of the next four largest cities: Bobo-Diolasso- 360,106; Koudougou- 87,347; Ouahigouya- 61,096; Banfora- 60,288
In this case, the rank-size rule is not very accurate. For example, the estimated population of Ouahigouya is 271,626 and the actual size is 61,096. Also, the estimated size of Banford is 217,301 and the actual size is 60,288.
Population: 18,365,123
Population Density: 58.46
Percent of Urban population: 26.5%
Percent of Urban population living in Slums: 64%
Average percent change in Urban Population: 5%
Percent with improved Urban Sanitation: 50%
Percent with Improved Urban Water Supply: 96%
Education: Pupil-Teacher Ration (elementary): 48
Population of the largest city: Ouagadougou- 1,086,505
Estimated population of the next four largest cities using the rank-size rule: Bobo-Diolasso- 543,252; Koudougou- 362,168; Ouahigouya- 271,626; Banfora- 217,301
Actual population size of the next four largest cities: Bobo-Diolasso- 360,106; Koudougou- 87,347; Ouahigouya- 61,096; Banfora- 60,288
In this case, the rank-size rule is not very accurate. For example, the estimated population of Ouahigouya is 271,626 and the actual size is 61,096. Also, the estimated size of Banford is 217,301 and the actual size is 60,288.
Population: 18,365,123
Population Density: 58.46
Percent of Urban population: 26.5%
Percent of Urban population living in Slums: 64%
Average percent change in Urban Population: 5%
Percent with improved Urban Sanitation: 50%
Percent with Improved Urban Water Supply: 96%
Education: Pupil-Teacher Ration (elementary): 48