Ferkessédougou Population 2026
Ferkessédougou has a population of 72,476, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Savanes District. Roughly 0.2% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,476
Rank in Ivory Coast
#31
Coordinates
9.59°N, 5.19°W
~334 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
308 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Savanes District
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FAQ
What is the population of Ferkessédougou?
Ferkessédougou has a population of 72,476 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Ferkessédougou in?
Ferkessédougou is located in Savanes District, Ivory Coast.
Is Ferkessédougou the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 308 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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