Yamoussoukro, Political capital in south-central Ivory Coast.
The city spans across 3,500 square kilometers of land, featuring wide boulevards and governmental buildings at an elevation of 214 meters.
The settlement evolved from a village named N'Gokro into the national capital in 1983 under President Felix Houphouet-Boigny's transformation vision.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stands as the largest Christian church structure in the world, following architectural elements of St Peter's in Rome.
The Yamoussoukro International Airport connects the city with major African destinations while modern roads link it to Abidjan, 240 kilometers southeast.
Nile crocodiles inhabit the lake near the Presidential Palace, where these massive reptiles reach lengths of six meters and weights near one ton.
Location: Yamoussoukro Autonomous District
Elevation above the sea: 214 m
Part of: Eastern Plantations
Shares border with: Tiébissou Department
Website: http://yamoussoukro.district.ci
GPS coordinates: 6.82001,-5.27760
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro
2.4 km
Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
216.8 km
Alassane Ouattara Stadium
199.9 km
Banco National Park
208.8 km
St. Paul's Cathedral
216.3 km
Abidjan zoo
213.3 km
Stade de la Paix
99.4 km
Charles Konan Banny Stadium
3.6 km
Fort de Dabou
194.2 km
Sanctuaire marial d'Abidjan
212.8 km
Museum of Civilizations in Ivory Coast
215.9 km
Lake Kossou
50.4 km
Marahoué National Park
88.3 km
Immeuble CAISTAB
217.2 km
Assagny National Park
185.5 km
National Library of Ivory Coast
215.8 km
Pont Philippe-Yacé
206.9 km
Tour Postel 2001
217.1 km
Yamoussoukro Cathedral
481 m
St. Teresa of Infant Jesus Cathedral in Bouaké
100.5 km
Pont ferroviaire de Dimbokro
66.4 km
Marché de gros de Bouaké
101.5 km
Cathedral of Christ the King of Dalo
129.5 km
Domaine Bini Lagune
215.8 km
Lac aux Caïmans
610 m
Liberty World
89.9 km
Haliat Parc
2.9 km
Marché Kennedy Clouetcha
210.1 kmReviews
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