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Sassandra, Ivory Coast

Bas-Sassandra District · Ivory Coast

Sassandra is a mid-size city in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast with a population of 34,492. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

34,492 Population 14/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
57.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Abidjan Timezone

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About Sassandra

Sassandra

Sassandra is a town in southern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Sassandra Department. It is also a commune and the seat of Gbôklé Region in Bas-Sassandra District.

People

Population34,492
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population34,492
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates4.9538°, -6.0853°
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Country🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
State / ProvinceBas-Sassandra District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation57.0 inches (1,447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sassandra

Sassandra is a mid-size city in Ivory Coast (Bas-Sassandra District) with a population of 34,492. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.

Climate in Sassandra

Sassandra has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.1°C), the coldest is Aug (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.5° 23.7
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.9° 26.1
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32° 48.3
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 118.9
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.8° 239.1
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 28.8° 370.2
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 22.8° / 28.2° 103.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 22.3° / 27.8° 32.3
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 22.8° / 28.3° 49.6
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.6° 143.2
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.5° 143.5
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.4° 64.0
Sassandra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Ivory Coast avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area2,525.8 sq mi (6,541.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates4.9538°N, 6.0853°W
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above Ivory Coast avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in

Sassandra has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Sassandra

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Legre
Ecole Primaire Publique Niezeko
Ecole primaire
College prive djibi
Lycée
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Farmers Markets in Sassandra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux Poissons
Nouveau marché

Hotels in Sassandra

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Complexe Hôtelier Oule
Hôtel Beau Séjour
Hôtel la côtière
Hotel Le Pollet
La Terrasse

Restaurants in Sassandra

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Terrasse
Le Phare Ouest
Maquis restaurant le 19_20

Monuments in Sassandra

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument aux morts

Gas Stations in Sassandra

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CI #8180200661
Total Energies

Banks in Sassandra

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nsia

Airports Near Sassandra

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
San Pedro AirportSPYMedium Airport
Sassandra AirportZSSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sassandra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Saint André

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Abidjan
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)

🇨🇮 About Ivory Coast

Capital Yamoussoukro
Population 25,069,229
Area 322,460 km²
GDP (USD) $80,780,312,569
GDP per capita $2,592
HDI 0.534
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 40.7%
Urban population 53.4%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +225
TLD .ci
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sassandra

What is the population of Sassandra?

Sassandra has a population of 34,492 residents and is located in Ivory Coast. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 2,525.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sassandra?

Sassandra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.

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