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′W﻿ / ﻿6.817°N 5.283°W﻿ / 6.817; -5.283Coordinates: 6°49′N 5°17′W﻿ / ﻿6.817°N 5.283°W﻿ / 6.817; -5.283 Country Ivory Coast District Yamoussoukro Department Yamoussoukro Attiégouakro Government • Governor Augustin Abdoulaye Thiam Houphouët • Lord Mayor Gnrangbe Kouakou Kouadio Jean Area • Total 3,500 km2 (1,350 sq mi) Population (2014 census) • Total 355,573 (district); 281,735 (city) Time zone UTC Website www.yamoussoukro.district.ci