Municipality of Cocody — Abidjan
Cocody is the premier residential and diplomatic district of Abidjan, stretching from the banks of the Ébrié lagoon to the northern borders of Bingerville.
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1. Key Neighborhoods in Cocody
- Deux Plateaux & Vallon: Luxury boutiques, fine dining, and gated residential compounds.
- Riviera 1, 2, 3 & 4: Highly sought-after residential sectors hosting Lycée Français Blaise Pascal, golf courses, and private villas.
- Angré & 8th Tranche: Rapidly growing area popular with young professionals and returning diaspora.
- Beverly Hills & Ambassades: Presidential estates and foreign embassies.
2. Schools & Healthcare Facilities
- Education: Félix Houphouët-Boigny University (UFHB), Lycée Blaise Pascal, International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA).
- Healthcare: Polyclinique Internationale Sainte Anne-Marie (PISAM), CHU de Cocody, CHU d'Angré.
Cocody in figures (2021 census)
At the 2021 general population and housing census (RGPH 2021, population counted on 14 December 2021), Cocody had 692,583 inhabitants in 169,438 households, an average of 4.1 people per household. It is the 3rd most populous of the 10 communes of the city of Abidjan, with 12.3% of its inhabitants.
The population is made up of 330,016 men and 362,566 women, or 91 men per 100 women (103 for the city as a whole). Households are smaller than the city average (4.5 people).
| Indicator | Cocody | City of Abidjan (10 communes) | Abidjan Autonomous District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 692,583 | 5,616,633 | 6,321,017 |
| Households | 169,438 | 1,261,750 | 1,414,136 |
| Average household size | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Men per 100 women | 91 | 103 | 103 |
The city of Abidjan is made up of 10 communes. The Abidjan Autonomous District adds 4 sub-prefectures (Anyama, Bingerville, Brofodoumé and Songon), for a total of 6,321,017 inhabitants.
The 10 communes of the city of Abidjan
| Commune | Population (2021) | Households | Share of the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yopougon | 1,571,065 | 349,480 | 28.0% |
| Abobo | 1,340,083 | 280,206 | 23.9% |
| Cocody | 692,583 | 169,438 | 12.3% |
| Port-Bouët | 618,795 | 146,903 | 11.0% |
| Koumassi | 412,282 | 97,794 | 7.3% |
| Adjamé | 340,892 | 72,671 | 6.1% |
| Attécoubé | 313,135 | 67,683 | 5.6% |
| Marcory | 214,061 | 50,945 | 3.8% |
| Treichville | 106,552 | 25,046 | 1.9% |
| Le Plateau | 7,186 | 1,584 | 0.1% |
Neighbourhoods of Cocody on iAbidjan
- Angré & 8th Tranche
- Angré Château & Djibi
- Anono
- Blockhauss
- Cocody Danga
- Cocody Saint-Jean
- Deux Plateaux 7th Tranche
- Les Deux Plateaux
- Riviera 1
- Riviera 2
- Riviera 3
- Riviera 4 & Beverly Hills
- Riviera Faya
- Riviera Golf
Source
- Ministry of Planning and Development (Côte d'Ivoire), General population and housing census 2021: overall results: population by commune, sex, number and average size of households, population counted on 14 December 2021 (consulted on 16 October 2026).