Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
276K
Population
2,075 km2
Area
82 Mbps
Internet
214m
Elevation
UTC±00:00
Timezone
ASK (13km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
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 pl...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Ivory Coast
Region
Western Africa
Population
276K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Elevation
214 m
Currency
XOF
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
ASK
GPS
6.82, -5.28
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
82 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
A mid-sized city of 275,686 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
941 total POIs 0.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
167
Cafes
12
Bars
46
Fast Food
11
Shopping
Supermarkets
10
Convenience
29
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
5
Clinics
16
Pharmacies
20
Education
Schools
73
Universities
14
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
23
Playgrounds
1
Sports
94
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
38
Fuel Stations
20
Services
Banks
15
ATMs
6
Post Offices
1
Police
7
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
82 Mbps
Download
32 Mbps
Upload
20ms
Latency
260
Tests
103
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
28°
J
28°
F
27°
M
27°
A
26°
M
26°
J
25°
J
26°
A
26°
S
27°
O
27°
N
28°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.7 C Range: 27.9 - 25.4 C Rain: 1,235 mm/year Sunshine: 3,089 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.5
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.7
Overall
AIRPORT
ASK
Yamoussoukro International Airport
13 km from center
~23 min ride
FUN FACTS
Yamoussoukro (; French pronunciation: [jamusukʁo] , locally [jamsokʁo]) is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district.
Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of Ivory Coast in 1983, although the former capital Abidjan retains several political functions.
History Prehistory Stone tools found in the country from hundreds of thousands of years ago show that the area around Yamoussoukro has been occupied since ancient times.
Colonial period Queen Yamoussou, the niece of Kouassi N'Go, ran the city of N'Gokro in 1929 at the time of French colonization.
Bonzi station, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Yamoussoukro on the Bouaflé road, was set on fire, and the French administrator, Simon Maurice, was spared only by the intervention of Kouassi N'Go.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yamoussoukro known for?
Yamoussoukro is a city in Ivory Coast. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro has an average download speed of 82 Mbps and upload speed of 32 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro is served by ASK (Yamoussoukro International Airport), approximately 13 km from the city center.
What is the population of Yamoussoukro?
The population of Yamoussoukro is approximately 276K.
What infrastructure does Yamoussoukro have?
Yamoussoukro has 941 mapped points of interest, including 167 restaurants, 5 hospitals, 73 schools.
What country is Yamoussoukro in?
Yamoussoukro is located in Ivory Coast.
