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Yamoussoukro
City in Lacs, Ivory Coast
Overview
Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Ivory Coast, combines monumental sights with a relaxed city vibe. It is famed for the striking Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, landscaped boulevards, and a surprising population of sacred crocodiles near the Presidential Palace. The city reflects both grandeur and authentic Ivorian daily life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ivory Coast
District
Lacs
Population
340,234
Time Zone
Africa/Abidjan
Coordinates
6.82°, -5.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$832
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$170
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
27.6°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
12.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1238 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
28
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ASK
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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