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Welcome to a guide about the main cities in Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire! This country is located in West Africa. Cities are important places where many people live and work. They are centers for business, education, and culture.

This article will show you some of the most important cities in Côte d'Ivoire. We will look at how many people live in them and where they are located.

Understanding Côte d'Ivoire's Cities

Côte d'Ivoire has many towns and cities. Some are very large, while others are smaller. The population of these cities has changed a lot over the years. Knowing about these cities helps us understand how the country is growing and developing.

How We Measure City Size

We can tell how big a city is by counting its population. This is usually done through a census, which is like a big count of all the people. The table below shows the population of cities in different years, including the most recent count from 2014.

Top Cities in Côte d'Ivoire by Population (2014 Estimate)
Rank City / Town 2014 Population Region
1. Abidjan 3,677,115 Lagunes
2. Bouaké 567,481 Gbêkê
3. Daloa 319,427 Haut-Sassandra
4. Yamoussoukro 361,893 Bélier
5. San-Pédro 261,616 Bas-Sassandra
6. Divo 184,481 Lôh-Djiboua
7. Korhogo 286,071 Poro
8. Anyama 148,962 Lagunes
9. Abengourou 135,635 Moyen-Comoé
10. Man 188,704 Tonkpi
11. Gagnoa 213,918 Gôh
12. Soubré 175,163 Nawa
13. Agboville 95,093 Agnéby-Tiassa
14. Dabou 88,430 Lagunes
15. Grand-Bassam 84,028 Sud-Comoé
16. Bouaflé 167,263 Marahoué
17. Issia 85,727 Haut-Sassandra
18. Sinfra 130,227 Marahoué
19. Katiola 56,681 Hambol
20. Bingerville 91,319 Lagunes
21. Adzopé 98,846
22. Séguéla 63,774 Béré
23. Bondoukou 117,453 Gontougo
24. Oumé 127,850 Gôh
25. Ferkessedougou 120,150 Tchologo
26. Dimbokro 64,957 N'zi
27. Odienné 50,506 Denguélé
28. Duékoué 185,344 Guémon
29. Danané 104,672 Dix-Huit Montagnes
30. Tingréla 80,887 Savanes
31. Guiglo 113,796 Moyen-Cavally
32. Boundiali 59,586 Savanes
33. Agnibilékrou 69,174 Moyen-Comoé
34. Daoukro 73,134 N'zi-Comoé
35. Vavoua 134,651 Haut-Sassandra
36. Zuénoula 80,949 Marahoué
37. Tiassalé 58,248 Lagunes
38. Toumodi 63,430 Lacs
39. Akoupé 66,311 Agnéby
40. Lakota 77,223 Lôh-Djiboua

Key Cities to Know

While all cities are important, some stand out due to their size or role in the country.

Abidjan: The Economic Heart

Abidjan is the largest city in Côte d'Ivoire. It's often called the economic capital. This means it's a very busy place for business, trade, and industry. Many people from all over the country and even other parts of Africa come to Abidjan to find work and opportunities. It has a big port, which is important for sending goods in and out of the country.

Yamoussoukro: The Political Capital

Yamoussoukro is the official capital city of Côte d'Ivoire. Even though it's the capital, it's not as big as Abidjan. It's known for its grand buildings, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which is one of the largest churches in the world.

Bouaké: A Central Hub

Bouaké is the second-largest city. It's located in the central part of the country. This makes it an important hub for transportation and trade between different regions.

San-Pédro: A Growing Port City

San-Pédro is a significant port city on the coast. It's important for exporting goods like cocoa, which is a major product of Côte d'Ivoire. The city has grown a lot over the years.

See also

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