Yamoussoukro Population 2026 capital

Yamoussoukro has a population of 275,686, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Lacs District. Roughly 0.8% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city. Yamoussoukro is the capital of Ivory Coast.

Location of Yamoussoukro. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

275,686

Rank in Ivory Coast

Coordinates

6.82°N, 5.28°W

~214 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan

Other big cities in Lacs District

City	Population	Rank in Ivory Coast
Daoukro	101,136	#23
Dimbokro	70,198	#32
Toumodi	55,986	#40
Tiébissou	24,412	#91
M’Bahiakro	19,307	#129

Cities near Yamoussoukro

Tiébissou24,412 people · ~38 km away
Konéfla30,217 people · ~41 km away
Toumodi55,986 people · ~41 km away
Oumé58,606 people · ~51 km away
Bouaflé104,209 people · ~55 km away
Guépaouo26,111 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yamoussoukro?

Yamoussoukro has a population of 275,686 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Ivory Coast.

What region is Yamoussoukro in?

Yamoussoukro is located in Lacs District, Ivory Coast.

Is Yamoussoukro the capital of Ivory Coast?

Yes, Yamoussoukro is the capital of Ivory Coast.

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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