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Singles in Yala

Members from Yala and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Yala

  • Yala has a population of about 6,300.
  • It's part of Sassandra-Marahoue.
  • Abidjan, the largest city in Côte d’Ivoire, is about 385 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Vavoua, about 38 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Pélézi (11 km), Mignouré (13 km) and Ancien-Prozi (36 km).

First-date ideas for Yala

In a small place like Yala, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Vavoua, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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 Yala

Who can I meet near Yala?

Within 50 km of Yala there are 42 towns and cities — Vavoua, Ancien-Prozi and Bonoufla among them — with more than 560,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Yala?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yala and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Yala real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Yala?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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