Dabakala Population 2026

Dabakala has a population of 18,322, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Vallée du Bandama District. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 345× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

YamoussoukroDabakala
Location of Dabakala (capital Yamoussoukro shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,322
Rank in Ivory Coast
#136
Coordinates
8.36°N, 4.43°W
~254 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
195 km
121 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vallée du Bandama District

CityPopulationRank in Ivory Coast
Bouaké832,371#3
Katiola59,641#37
Béoumi33,089#66
Tafiré22,284#104
Niakaramandougou21,793#109
Fronan21,579#110
Tortiya20,738#117
Sakassou17,093#149

Cities near Dabakala

FAQ

What is the population of Dabakala?
Dabakala has a population of 18,322 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Dabakala in?
Dabakala is located in Vallée du Bandama District, Ivory Coast.
Is Dabakala the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 195 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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