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Singles in Katiola

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A few facts about Katiola

  • With about 60,000 inhabitants, Katiola is one of the 50 largest places in Côte d’Ivoire.
  • It's part of the Vallée du Bandama District.
  • Abidjan, the largest city in Côte d’Ivoire, is about 332 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bouaké, about 50 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Fronan (9 km), Lokbonoun (20 km) and Botro (39 km).

A first date in Katiola

Katiola is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Fronan is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Katiola

How far around Katiola can I search?

Within 50 km of Katiola there are 9 towns and cities — Bouaké, Fronan and Botro among them — with more than 960,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Katiola free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Katiola and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Katiola real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Katiola?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Côte d’Ivoire or abroad.

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