Bongouanou Population 2026

Bongouanou has a population of 36,379, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Comoé District. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 174× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

YamoussoukroBongouanou
Location of Bongouanou (capital Yamoussoukro shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
36,379
Rank in Ivory Coast
#56
Coordinates
6.65°N, 4.20°W
~213 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
120 km
75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Comoé District

CityPopulationRank in Ivory Coast
Abengourou130,810#18
Grand-Bassam96,797#24
Agnibilékrou63,015#36
Aboisso59,225#38
Bonoua49,434#44
Arrah37,432#53
Adiaké24,701#90
M’Batto23,722#94

Cities near Bongouanou

  • Arrah37,432 people · ~26 km away
  • M’Batto23,722 people · ~26 km away
  • Akoupé35,970 people · ~46 km away
  • Affery47,109 people · ~46 km away
  • Daoukro101,136 people · ~53 km away
  • Dimbokro70,198 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bongouanou?
Bongouanou has a population of 36,379 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Bongouanou in?
Bongouanou is located in Comoé District, Ivory Coast.
Is Bongouanou the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 120 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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