Sassandra Population 2026
Sassandra has a population of 34,492, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Bas-Sassandra District. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 183× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,492
Rank in Ivory Coast
#63
Coordinates
4.95°N, 6.09°W
~38 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
226 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bas-Sassandra District
| City | Population | Rank in Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|
| San-Pédro | 390,654 | #7 |
| Soubré | 131,181 | #17 |
| Méagui | 74,365 | #30 |
| Djapadji | 39,673 | #52 |
| Buyo | 32,847 | #68 |
| Gligbeuadji | 32,380 | #69 |
| Grand-Zattry | 31,326 | #71 |
| Tabou | 29,469 | #76 |
Cities near Sassandra
FAQ
What is the population of Sassandra?
Sassandra has a population of 34,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Sassandra in?
Sassandra is located in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast.
Is Sassandra the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 226 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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