Place in Ivory Coast Yamoussoukro City, autonomous district, sub-prefecture and commune Yamoussoukro Seal Motto(s): Solidarité-Paix-Développement Yamoussoukro Location within Ivory Coast Coordinates: 6°49′N 5°17′Wufeff / ufeff6.817°N 5.283°Wufeff / 6.817; -5.283Coordinates: 6°49′N 5°17′Wufeff / ufeff6.817°N 5.283°Wufeff / 6.817; -5.283 Country Ivory Coast District Yamoussoukro Department Yamoussoukro Attiégouakro Government •xa0Governor Augustin Abdoulaye Thiam Houphouët •xa0Lord Mayor Gnrangbe Kouakou Kouadio Jean Area •xa0Total 3,500xa0km2 (1,350xa0sqxa0mi) Population (2014 census) •xa0Total 355,573 (district); 281,735 (city) Time zone UTC Website www.yamoussoukro.district.ci