San-Pédro Population 2026

San-Pédro has a population of 390,654, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Bas-Sassandra District. Roughly 1.2% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

YamoussoukroSan-Pédro
Location of San-Pédro (capital Yamoussoukro shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
390,654
Rank in Ivory Coast
#7
Coordinates
4.75°N, 6.64°W
~9 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
275 km
171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Sassandra District

CityPopulationRank in Ivory Coast
Soubré131,181#17
Méagui74,365#30
Djapadji39,673#52
Sassandra34,492#63
Buyo32,847#68
Gligbeuadji32,380#69
Grand-Zattry31,326#71
Tabou29,469#76

Cities near San-Pédro

FAQ

What is the population of San-Pédro?
San-Pédro has a population of 390,654 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is San-Pédro in?
San-Pédro is located in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast.
Is San-Pédro the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 275 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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