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What is the capital of Ivory Coast?

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The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro

Yamoussoukro lies among rolling hills in the centre of Ivory Coast, about 240 kilometres northwest of Abidjan.

Yamoussoukro is the capital and seat of government of Ivory Coast, a role it has held since 1983. Ivory Coast itself has an estimated population of 32,711,547 (2025).

Yamoussoukro is not the largest city in Ivory Coast. That is Abidjan, which makes Ivory Coast one of the countries whose capital is not their biggest city.

Yamoussoukro at a glance

City population361,893 (2014 census)
Country🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Capital since1983
Largest city in Ivory CoastAbidjan
Time zoneUTC+00:00 (GMT)
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)

About Yamoussoukro

Yamoussoukro has been the capital of Ivory Coast since 1983, President Houphouët-Boigny made his birthplace Yamoussoukro the political capital in 1983, replacing Abidjan.

Abidjan, still the country's largest city, was the capital until Yamoussoukro was designated the political capital in 1983, and it remains the economic capital.

Yamoussoukro is only Ivory Coast's third-largest city; the coastal metropolis of Abidjan is far bigger and is the country's economic capital.

It is home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world.

City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Yamoussoukro.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.
Is Yamoussoukro the largest city in Ivory Coast?
No. The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, but the largest city is Abidjan. Yamoussoukro became the official capital in 1983, but Abidjan remains the economic capital, the seat of most government activity, and by far the largest city.
What is the population of Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro has a population of about 361,893 (2014 census).
Where is Yamoussoukro located?
Yamoussoukro lies among rolling hills in the centre of Ivory Coast, about 240 kilometres northwest of Abidjan.
When did Yamoussoukro become the capital of Ivory Coast?
Yamoussoukro has been the capital of Ivory Coast since 1983, President Houphouët-Boigny made his birthplace Yamoussoukro the political capital in 1983, replacing Abidjan.
What was the capital of Ivory Coast before Yamoussoukro?
Abidjan, still the country's largest city, was the capital until Yamoussoukro was designated the political capital in 1983, and it remains the economic capital.
What time zone is Yamoussoukro in?
Yamoussoukro uses UTC+00:00 (GMT).
What currency is used in Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro, like the rest of Ivory Coast, uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr).

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