Sassandra, Ivory Coast
Bas-Sassandra District · Ivory Coast
Sassandra is a mid-size city in Bas-Sassandra District, Ivory Coast with a population of 87,945. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°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 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
Climate
| Population | 87,945 |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9538°, -6.0853° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Bas-Sassandra District |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.0 inches (1,447 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sassandra
Sassandra is a mid-size city in Ivory Coast (Bas-Sassandra District) with a population of 87,945. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9538°N, 6.0853°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
Schools in Sassandra
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Legre | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Publique Niezeko | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| College prive djibi | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Sassandra
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Nouveau marché |
Hotels in Sassandra
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sassandra
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sassandra
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sassandra
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sassandra
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sassandra
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Airport | SPY | Medium Airport |
| Sassandra Airport | ZSS | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sassandra
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise Saint André |
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Sassandra has a population of 87,945 residents and is located in Ivory Coast..
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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. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.
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