Cities in Ghana by Population: A Comprehensive List

The West African nation of Ghana is located on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Here is a list of cities in Ghana by population:

RankCityPopulationDescription
1Accra2,557,000Capital and largest city; major commercial, political, and cultural hub.
2Kumasi3,348,000Cultural heart of the Ashanti Region and a major trade center.
3Sekondi-Takoradi962,000Twin city and major seaport in the Western Region.
4Tamale701,000Administrative and commercial center of Northern Ghana.
5Ashaiman251,000Residential and industrial city near Accra.
6Cape Coast227,000Historic coastal city known for Cape Coast Castle.
7Obuasi221,000Gold-mining city in the Ashanti Region.
8Teshie171,000Coastal suburb of Accra with fishing heritage.
9Tema166,000Planned city and major port east of Accra.
10Madina137,000Bustling urban center in Greater Accra Region.
11Koforidua128,000Capital of Eastern Region and a commercial hub.
12Wa107,000Capital of Upper West Region and trade center.
13Techiman105,000Key market town linking northern and southern Ghana.
14Ho104,000Capital of Volta Region, known for scenic surroundings.
15Nungua94,000Coastal suburb in Greater Accra Region.
16Bawku87,000Commercial town near the Burkina Faso border.
17Sunyani85,000Regional capital and agricultural market center.
18Bolgatanga83,000Capital of Upper East Region and craft market hub.
19Tafo80,000Urban town in Ashanti Region.
20Swedru77,000Market town in the Central Region.
21Ejura70,000Agricultural town in Ashanti Region.
22Asamankese69,000Market center in Eastern Region.
23Konongo68,000Mining town in Ashanti Region.
24Mampong66,000Educational and agricultural center in Ashanti Region.
25Nsawam64,000Market town in Eastern Region.
26Winneba63,000Coastal town with a fishing and education focus.
27Yendi60,000Historical town in Northern Region.
28Tarkwa59,000Mining town in Western Region.
29Suhum57,000Market town in Eastern Region.
30Kintampo56,000Agricultural town in Bono East Region.
31Akim Oda54,000Market town in Eastern Region.
32Salaga53,000Historic trading town in Northern Region.
33Shama51,000Coastal fishing town in Western Region.
34Prestea50,000Mining town in Western Region.
35Axim49,000Coastal fishing town with historic forts.
36Kpandu47,000Market town in Volta Region.
37Bibiani46,000Mining town in Western North Region.
38Apam44,000Coastal fishing town in Central Region.
39Foso42,000Market town in Central Region.
40Anloga40,000Coastal town in Volta Region.
41Akropong39,000Historic hill town in Eastern Region.
42Aburi38,000Hill town known for its botanical gardens.
43Mpraeso37,000Hilltop town in Eastern Region.
44Somanya36,000Market town in Eastern Region.
45Agona35,000Market town in Ashanti Region.
46Ada Foah34,000Coastal town at the Volta River estuary.
47Ejisu33,000Historic town in Ashanti Region.
48Damongo32,000Administrative capital of Savannah Region.
49Navrongo31,000Town in Upper East Region.
50Keta30,000Coastal town in Volta Region.
51Obuasi Municipal29,000Mining and residential area near Obuasi.
52Bekwai29,000Market town in Ashanti Region.
53Nsuta28,000Town in Ashanti Region.
54Wassa Akropong28,000Mining town in Western Region.
55Goaso27,000Capital of Ahafo Region.
56Akwatia27,000Diamond-mining town in Eastern Region.
57Yeji26,000Town on the shores of Lake Volta.
58Sefwi Wiawso26,000Capital of Western North Region.
59Fiapre25,000Growing suburb near Sunyani.
60Akim Swedru25,000Market town in Eastern Region.
61Akyem Tafo24,000Agricultural town in Eastern Region.
62Atebubu24,000Market town in Bono East Region.
63Dunkwa-on-Offin23,000Mining town in Central Region.
64Hwidiem23,000Town in Ahafo Region.
65Agogo22,000Agricultural town in Ashanti Region.
66Bechem22,000Capital of Tano South District.
67Akropong Akuapem21,000Hill town and traditional capital of Akuapem State.
68Saltpond21,000Coastal town in Central Region.
69Kpandae20,000Town in Northern Region.
70Ejura Sekyedumase20,000Agricultural municipality in Ashanti Region.
71Nalerigu19,000Capital of North East Region.
72Jasikan19,000Town in Oti Region.
73Denu18,000Border town in Volta Region.
74Kade18,000Market town in Eastern Region.
75Asankragua17,000Market town in Western Region.
76Duayaw Nkwanta17,000Town in Ahafo Region.
77Nkawkaw16,000Commercial town in Eastern Region.
78Savelugu16,000Agricultural town in Northern Region.
79Fumbisi15,000Farming town in Upper East Region.
80Tumu15,000Market town in Upper West Region.
81Berekum14,000Town in Bono Region.
82Wulensi14,000Town in Northern Region.
83Akim Manso13,000Small town in Eastern Region.
84Sekyere13,000Town in Ashanti Region.
85Paga12,000Border town in Upper East Region.
86Zebilla12,000Market town in Upper East Region.
87Lawra11,000Town in Upper West Region.
88Akosombo11,000Town near the Akosombo Dam.
89Gwollu10,000Town in Upper West Region.
90Anum10,000Historic town in Eastern Region.

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