Municipality of Le Plateau — Abidjan
Le Plateau is the financial center and institutional heart of Ivory Coast, famous for its modern skyscrapers overlooking the Ébrié lagoon.
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1. Key Institutions & Headquarters
- Banking & Multilaterals: African Development Bank (AfDB), BCEAO, SGCI, Ecobank, NSIA Banque.
- Government: CEPICI One-Stop Desk, Law Courts, DGI Tax Authority, Presidential Palace.
- Hotels: Movenpick Hotel, Hotel Tiama.
Le Plateau in figures (2021 census)
At the 2021 general population and housing census (RGPH 2021, population counted on 14 December 2021), Le Plateau had 7,186 inhabitants in 1,584 households, an average of 4.4 people per household. It is the 10th most populous of the 10 communes of the city of Abidjan, with 0.1% of its inhabitants.
The population is made up of 3,635 men and 3,551 women, or 102 men per 100 women (103 for the city as a whole). Households are smaller than the city average (4.5 people).
| Indicator | Le Plateau | City of Abidjan (10 communes) | Abidjan Autonomous District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,186 | 5,616,633 | 6,321,017 |
| Households | 1,584 | 1,261,750 | 1,414,136 |
| Average household size | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Men per 100 women | 102 | 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 Le Plateau on iAbidjan
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).