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Ivory Coast

Plan a visit or move to Ivory Coast with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Ivory Coast?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers are generally safe in major cities such as Abidjan and tourist sites, though they should stay alert for petty crime, avoid demonstrations, and follow local advice in border regions. Health precautions for malaria and routine vaccinations are recommended.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Residual political tensions and occasional protests
  • Petty crime and occasional armed robbery in urban centers
  • Health risks: malaria, dengue, and need for routine vaccinations

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ivory Coast month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ivory Coast are typically July, November and December, with average daytime highs around 29–33°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and September the wettest (about 202 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January34.221.8119.8
February35.023.5399.5
March33.623.9989.0
April33.023.91049.2
May32.023.61398.8
June29.922.61678.2
July29.122.11217.8
August28.721.81716.9
September29.122.22027.6
October29.922.51648.2
November30.922.6639.0
December32.521.9179.5

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What is being reported around Ivory Coast

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People and places shaping Ivory Coast

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Past and future events in Ivory Coast

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 1999 coup d'état

    Military coup that ended decades of one‑party rule and triggered a period of political instability.

  2. 2002–2007 civil war

    Armed conflict between government forces and rebel groups that split the country into north and south.

  3. 2010–2011 post‑election crisis

    Violent dispute following the 2010 presidential election, resulting in over 3,000 deaths before Alassane Ouattara assumed office.

Current public leadership

  • Robert Beugré Mambé

    Wikidata currently records this person as Ivory Coast's head of government. Ivorian politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Ivory Coast has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Félix Houphouët‑Boigny

    First President of Ivory Coast (1960‑1993) and key figure in the country's post‑independence development.

Local business and employers

  • Société des transports Abidjanais

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ivory Coast.

  • Universal Music Africa

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ivory Coast. Music Label.

  • MTN Côte d'Ivoire

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ivory Coast. Telecommunication company in Côte d'Ivoire.

  • Teyliom

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ivory Coast. Teyliom Group.

  • Shell Côte d'Ivoire

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ivory Coast.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Ivory Coast yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Ivory Coast, in brief

Ivory Coast is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Ivory Coast took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Ivory Coast

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ivory Coast

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Ivory Coast

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Ivory Coast

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ivory Coast

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ivory Coast

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Ivory Coast

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Ivory Coast?

The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, and the total national population is estimated at 25,069,229.

02 · Q&A

Where is Ivory Coast located and what is its total area?

Ivory Coast is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 322,460 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Ivory Coast?

The official currency is Franc (XOF) and the recognized languages include fr-CI.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Ivory Coast?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Ivory Coast include Abidjan, Abobo, Bouaké, Korhogo, Daloa.

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Cities and towns in Ivory Coast

Abidjan6,321,017 people · Full profileAbobo1,340,083 people · Full profileBouaké832,371 people · Full profileKorhogo440,926 people · Full profileDaloa421,871 people · Full profileKoumassi412,282 people · Full profileSan-Pédro390,654 people · Full profileGagnoa277,044 people · Full profileYamoussoukro275,686 people · Full profileSinfra245,226 people · Full profileMan241,969 people · Full profileMarcory214,061 people · Full profile