Sakassou Population 2026

Sakassou has a population of 17,093, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Vallée du Bandama District. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 370× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

YamoussoukroSakassou
Location of Sakassou (capital Yamoussoukro shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
17,093
Rank in Ivory Coast
#149
Coordinates
7.45°N, 5.29°W
~231 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
71 km
44 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
Dabakala18,322#136

Cities near Sakassou

FAQ

What is the population of Sakassou?
Sakassou has a population of 17,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Sakassou in?
Sakassou is located in Vallée du Bandama District, Ivory Coast.
Is Sakassou the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 71 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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