Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sassandra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Churches | 5 |
Sassandra Facts
| Area | 3520.5 km² |
| Population | 368,620 |
| Male Population | 198,616 (53.9%) |
| Female Population | 170,004 (46.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +881.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +118.2% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 19.2, Female: 18.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,276 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.95384, -6.08531 |
Map of Sassandra
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Sassandra Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,558 | 95,705 | 168,952 | 307,068 | 368,620 | 428,806 | 491,238 |
| Population Density | 10.7 / km² | 27.2 / km² | 48 / km² | 87.2 / km² | 104.7 / km² | 121.8 / km² | 139.5 / km² |
Sassandra Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 118.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sassandra | +881.5% | +285.2% | +118.2% |
| Bas-Sassandra District | — | — | — |
| Ivory Coast | — | — | — |
Sassandra Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sassandra | 18.8 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Bas-Sassandra District | 18.8 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Ivory Coast | 18.8 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
Sassandra Population Density
Population Density: 105 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sassandra | 368,620 | 3,520.5 km² | 105 / km² |
| Bas-Sassandra District | 2.3 million | 28,126.4 km² | 81 / km² |
| Ivory Coast | 22.7 million | 321,712.8 km² | 70.5 / km² |
Sassandra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sassandra Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,493 | $2,218 | $2,968 | $2,009 | $2,486 | $2,562 | $3,005 | $3,276 |
| Total GDP | $258.4M | $291M | $493.2M | $412.4M | $615M | $770.8M | $1.1B | $1.2B |
Bas-Sassandra District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bas-Sassandra District | 1,971 tn | 0 tn | 0.1 tons/km² |
| Ivory Coast | 24,565 tn | 0 tn | 0.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,971 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 0.1 tons/km² |
Sassandra
Sassandra is a town in southern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Sassandra Department. It is also a commune and the seat of Gbôklé Region in Bas-Sassandra District. lies on the Gulf of Guinea at the mouth of the Sassandra River..
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