Katiola Population 2026

Katiola has a population of 59,641, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Vallée du Bandama District. Roughly 0.2% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

Location of Katiola (capital Yamoussoukro shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

59,641

Rank in Ivory Coast

#37

Coordinates

8.14°N, 5.10°W

~326 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan

Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vallée du Bandama District

City	Population	Rank in Ivory Coast
Bouaké	832,371	#3
Béoumi	33,089	#66
Tafiré	22,284	#104
Niakaramandougou	21,793	#109
Fronan	21,579	#110
Tortiya	20,738	#117
Dabakala	18,322	#136
Sakassou	17,093	#149

Cities near Katiola

Fronan21,579 people · ~9 km away
Bouaké832,371 people · ~50 km away
Niakaramandougou21,793 people · ~62 km away
Béoumi33,089 people · ~74 km away
Dabakala18,322 people · ~78 km away
Sakassou17,093 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katiola?

Katiola has a population of 59,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Ivory Coast.

What region is Katiola in?

Katiola is located in Vallée du Bandama District, Ivory Coast.

Is Katiola the capital of Ivory Coast?

No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 148 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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