Saïoua Population 2026

Saïoua has a population of 34,860, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Sassandra-Marahoue. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 181× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,860

Rank in Ivory Coast

#62

Coordinates

6.49°N, 6.28°W

~258 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan

Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)

117 km

73 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sassandra-Marahoue

City	Population	Rank in Ivory Coast
Daloa	421,871	#5
Bonon	119,938	#19
Bouaflé	104,209	#21
Vavoua	86,977	#25
Issia	68,263	#33
Zuénoula	44,097	#48
Ancien-Prozi	31,245	#72
Bonoufla	30,420	#73

Cities near Saïoua

Guibéroua23,371 people · ~30 km away
Issia68,263 people · ~34 km away
Sinfra245,226 people · ~43 km away
Daloa421,871 people · ~48 km away
Grand-Zattry31,326 people · ~50 km away
Galébré21,245 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saïoua?

Saïoua has a population of 34,860 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Ivory Coast.

What region is Saïoua in?

Saïoua is located in Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast.

Is Saïoua the capital of Ivory Coast?

No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 117 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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