Yamoussoukro Autonomous District

Yamoussoukro is the capital of Côte d'Ivoire and is perhaps the single most bizarre modern city on Earth. It is a large grid of paved streets and lights with almost nothing at all in between them.
  • …has 422,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 197 metres (646 feet)
  • …is also known as “Yamoussoukro”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro and Charles Konan Banny Stadium.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a minor…
is a football stadium… is situated 4½ km east of Yamoussoukro Autonomous District.

Yamoussoukro Autonomous District

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Latitude
6.8167° or 6° 49′ north
Longitude
-5.2833° or 5° 17′ west
Open location code
6CRPRP88+MM
Geo­Names ID

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Yamoussoukro Airport and Mont Assanou Oka.

Côte d’Ivoire: Highlights

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