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Abidjan overview
Abidjan (orange) and the other large cities of Ivory Coast
Abidjan lies in Abidjan Autonomous District in Ivory Coast at 5.35°N, 4°W, about 50 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Abidjan (UTC+0); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Ivory Coast: the next largest cities are Abobo (1,340,083), Bouaké (832,371), Korhogo (440,926). Together, the three largest cities hold 25.2% of the national population.
The national capital, Yamoussoukro, is about 216 km away; the nearest large city is Marcory, 5 km from Abidjan.
Ivory Coast as a whole has a live population of 33,723,259 (+2.3% a year) and ranks #50 of 238 countries — see the Ivory Coast population page for the full statistics and the Ivory Coast atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Abidjan
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Marcory Abidjan Autonomous District | 5 km | 214,061 |
| Abobo Abidjan Autonomous District | 7 km | 1,340,083 |
| Koumassi Abidjan Autonomous District | 7 km | 412,282 |
| Bingerville Abidjan Autonomous District | 13 km | 82,983 |
| Anyama Abidjan Autonomous District | 17 km | 133,905 |
| Grand-Bassam Comoé District | 33 km | 96,797 |
| Dabou Lagunes District | 42 km | 138,083 |
| Agboville Lagunes District | 68 km | 81,770 |
Largest cities in Ivory Coast
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abidjan | Abidjan Autonomous District | 6,321,017 |
| 2 | Abobo | Abidjan Autonomous District | 1,340,083 |
| 3 | Bouaké | Vallée du Bandama District | 832,371 |
| 4 | Korhogo | Savanes District | 440,926 |
| 5 | Daloa | Sassandra-Marahoue | 421,871 |
| 6 | Koumassi | Abidjan Autonomous District | 412,282 |
| 7 | San-Pédro | Bas-Sassandra District | 390,654 |
| 8 | Gagnoa | Goh-Djiboua | 277,044 |
| 9 | YamoussoukroCapital | Lacs District | 275,686 |
| 10 | Sinfra | Zanzan District | 245,226 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abidjan?
Abidjan has about 6,321,017 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Abidjan the capital of Ivory Coast?
No. The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro (275,686 people), about 216 km away. Abidjan is the largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Abidjan compared with the rest of Ivory Coast?
Its 6,321,017 residents are 18.7% of the 33,723,259 people living in Ivory Coast today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Abidjan?
In Abidjan Autonomous District, Ivory Coast, at latitude 5.35 and longitude -4, 50 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Marcory (5 km), Abobo (7 km), Koumassi (7 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Abidjan Population 2026 — Ivory Coast. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/ivory-coast/abidjan/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/ivory-coast/abidjan/">Abidjan Population 2026 — Ivory Coast</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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