Lapleu, Ivory Coast
Montagnes · Ivory Coast
Lapleu is a large city in Montagnes, Ivory Coast with a population of 131,586. Elevation: 1,227 ft (374 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lapleu
Danané is a city in the far west of Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Danané Department in Tonkpi Region, Montagnes District. Danané is also a commune. The city is 25 kilometres east of the border with Liberia, 30 kilometres south of the border with Guinea, and 45 kilometres southeast of the Guinea–Ivory Coast–Liberia tripoint.
People
Climate
| Population | 131,586 |
| Population Density | 417 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2592°, -8.1319° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Montagnes |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.6 inches (2,226 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lapleu
Lapleu is a large city in Ivory Coast (Montagnes) with a population of 131,586. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.
Climate in Lapleu
Lapleu has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.5°C), the coldest is Aug (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2090 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 315.9 sq mi (818.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2592°N, 8.1319°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in |
Lapleu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Lapleu
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Lapleu
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lapleu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lapleu
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lapleu
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Man Airport | MJC | Medium Airport |
| Guiglo Airport | GGO | Small Airport |
| Nimba Airport | NIA | Small Airport |
| Nzérékoré Airport | NZE | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lapleu
What is the population of Lapleu?
Lapleu has a population of 131,586 residents and is located in Ivory Coast. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 315.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lapleu?
Lapleu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.
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