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Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Lacs District · Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is a large city in Lacs District, Ivory Coast with a population of 275,686. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 212,670. Located 240 kilometers (150 mi) north-west of Abidjan, the district of Yamoussoukro covers 2,075 square kilometers (801 sq mi) among rolling hills and plains.
People
Climate
| Population | 275,686 |
| Population Density | 344 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8206°, -5.2767° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Lacs District |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro is a large city in Ivory Coast (Lacs District) with a population of 275,686. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.
Climate in Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1187 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 801.2 sq mi (2,075.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8206°N, 5.2767°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Yamoussoukro has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Yamoussoukro
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| École Supérieure Pluridisciplinaire d'Abidjan | College | - | Visit → |
| ESETEC-Batiment Prépa | University | - | , |
| HECAD Yamoussoukro | University | - | , |
| Institut National de Formation Judiciaire | College | - | , |
| Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny | University | 1996 | Visit → |
| Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Site Centre | University | - | , |
| Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Site Nord | University | - | , |
| Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Site Sud | University | - | , |
| Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Sité Sud (INP-HB Sud) | University | - | , |
| Institut Supérieur de Commerce et d'Administration des Entreprises | College | - | , |
| Institut Universitaire Saint Jean-Paul II | College | - | , |
| International High Business Institute | College | - | Visit → |
| Lycée Mamie Adjoua | College | - | , |
| Seeka University Yamoussoukro | College | - | , |
| Université Internationale de Yamoussoukro | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Yamoussoukro
103+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Google Sephy | - | - | - | - |
| Pigier Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Privé Dieudonné | - | - | - | - |
| Afrique Supagro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège de Formation Professionnelle et Technique de Pâtisserie et Boulangerie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Moderne BAD | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Polytechnique du Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Konan 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame des Lacs | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Augustin | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire N'Gokro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège de Formation Professionnelle et Technique | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Polytechnique du Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Mixte 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Eden | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Publique Zaher | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Agbehy des Jeunes Elites | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Konan | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Dioulakro | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Anango | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Ariès | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Polytechnique du Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Fondation | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Mixte 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Kouakou Aurélie | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Ghandi | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame des Lacs 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Les Cours Kiwi de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Résidentiel | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Kpangbassou | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire K.L. Djedri 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire le Discipolat | - | - | - | - |
| Collège la Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Heleis | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Albert Einstein | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame de la Visitation | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Confessionnel Hînneh | - | - | - | - |
| Collège le Pédagogue | - | - | - | - |
| ESBTP Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Méthodiste | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Santa Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Monique SOPIM | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Google Sephy | - | - | - | - |
| Pigier Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Privé Dieudonné | - | - | - | - |
| Afrique Supagro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège de Formation Professionnelle et Technique de Pâtisserie et Boulangerie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Moderne BAD | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Polytechnique du Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Konan 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame des Lacs | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Augustin | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire N'Gokro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège de Formation Professionnelle et Technique | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Sinzibo | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Polytechnique du Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Mixte 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Eden | - | - | - | - |
| CAFOP de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Hôtelier | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Publique Zaher | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Privé ISCAE | - | - | - | - |
| Établissement Scolaire Les Colibris / Saint-Exupery | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Agbehy des Jeunes Elites | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Konan | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Dioulakro | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Anango | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Ariès | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Polytechnique du Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Fondation | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Mixte 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Kouakou Aurélie | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Ghandi | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame des Lacs 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Les Cours Kiwi de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Résidentiel | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Kpangbassou | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire K.L. Djedri 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire le Discipolat | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Moderne 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Modern College 1 Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège la Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Heleis | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Moderne de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Albert Einstein | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame de la Visitation | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Publique de Nanan | - | - | - | - |
| ESETEC | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Confessionnel Hînneh | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel de Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Sinzibo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Publique d’Abouakouassikro | - | - | - | - |
| Collège André Marie Ampère | - | - | - | - |
| Collège le Pédagogue | - | - | - | - |
| ESBTP Yamoussoukro | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Kokrenou Mairie | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Méthodiste | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Morofé 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Privé Richelieu | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Santa Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Monique SOPIM | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yamoussoukro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Yamoussoukro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque INP-HB Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yamoussoukro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits et Légumes | |||||
| Marché 220 Logements | |||||
| Marché Artisanal | |||||
| Marché Canari | |||||
| Marché de Kossou | |||||
| Marché de l'Habitat | |||||
| Marché de Volaille, Poulets | |||||
| Marché Fondation | |||||
| Nouveau Marché | |||||
| Petit Marché Sopim |
Hotels in Yamoussoukro
80 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yamoussoukro
121 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamoussoukro
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Yamoussoukro
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Yamoussoukro
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yamoussoukro
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yamoussoukro
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yamoussoukro
12 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamoussoukro
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yamoussoukro
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yamoussoukro
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yamoussoukro
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yamoussoukro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Charles Konan Banny | ||
| Stade de INP-HB SUD | ||
| Stade INP Centre |
Airports Near Yamoussoukro
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yamoussoukro International Airport | ASK | Large Airport |
| Bocanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dimbokro Airport | DIM | Small Airport |
| Gagnoa Airport | GGN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamoussoukro
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste de Yamoussoukro |
Treatment Centers in Yamoussoukro
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Aibef | ||
| Clinique Emmanuel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamoussoukro
62 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro | |
| Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Augustin | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Augustin | |
| Centre Diocésain | |
| Centre Diocésain | |
| Centre ECK de Yamoussoukro | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle | |
| Communauté Catholique Mère du Divin Amour | |
| Eglise Anango | |
| Eglise Anango | |
| Eglise Baptiste Missionnaire de Discipolat | |
| Eglise Baptiste Missionnaire de Discipolat | |
| Église Bethesda International | |
| Église Bethesda International | |
| Église Biblique de la Vie Profonde | |
| Église Biblique de la Vie Profonde | |
| Eglise catholique St Pierre St Paul de Kami | |
| Église CMA |
Quick Facts
Around Yamoussoukro
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro has a population of 275,686 residents and is located in Ivory Coast. The population density is 344 people per square mile, spread across 801.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro 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 77°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.4 inches.