Watté Population 2026
Watté has a population of 20,769, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Bas-Sassandra District. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 304× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,769
Rank in Ivory Coast
#116
Coordinates
4.94°N, 6.78°W
~175 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
267 km
166 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 |
| Sassandra | 34,492 | #63 |
| Buyo | 32,847 | #68 |
| Gligbeuadji | 32,380 | #69 |
| Grand-Zattry | 31,326 | #71 |
Cities near Watté
FAQ
What is the population of Watté?
Watté has a population of 20,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Watté in?
Watté is located in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast.
Is Watté the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 267 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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