Environment

The biggest city in Côte d’Ivoire

Abidjan is the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire and the region’s most populous French-speaking city. It is located on the south-east coast, on the Gulf of Guinea, on the Ébrié Lagoon. Characterised by a high level of industrialisation and urbanisation, the city is home to over 4.7 million people, 20% of the entire population of Côte d’Ivoire.

The most populated district in the country

With a total population of 1,071,543*, Yopougon is the most populated municipality in the city as well as the country. It is also the only commune of Abidjan that spans both north and south sides of Ébrié Lagoon.

* According to the 2014 Ivory Coast census.

MORE THAN
1 million

YOPOUGON DISTRICT POPULATION

4.7
MILLION

CITY POPULATION

15%
AFFLUENT CLASS IN COCODY, MARCORY AND YOPOUGON

90%
GROWTH

IN POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOODS YOPOUGON, ABODO, KOUMASSI & PORT BOUËT

4 MILLION VISITORS EXPECTED EVERY YEAR

CFA
290
BILLION

YOPOUGON IS THE BIGGEST FMCG MARKET IN ABIDJAN

Commercial opportunities

A substantial opportunity exists to leverage the growing consumer demand for prime brands and variety, at competitive prices. To maximise this potential, Cosmos Yopougon will be positioned as the number one shopping destination within its catchment area and neighbouring districts of Abidjan.

Mall location

Cosmos Yopougon sits in a prominent location in Yopougon at the heart of the municipality and close to the main arterial roads.

Conveniently located on a number of bus routes, and with over 450 free parking spaces, the mall will be easily accessible for daytime shopping and evening entertainment.