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Berekum, Ghana
Bono · Ghana
Berekum is a mid-size city in Bono, Ghana with a population of 70,536. Elevation: 1,083 ft (330 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Berekum
Berekum, nicknamed "The Golden City", is a city and the capital of Berekum East Municipal in the Bono Region of Ghana. The city has a population of 62,364 as of 2012. The native language of the Berekum people is the Bono Twi. As of 2020, the Omanhene of the city is Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II.
People
Climate
| Population | 70,536 |
| Population Density | 304 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4534°, -2.5840° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇠Ghana |
| State / Province | Bono |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Berekum
Berekum is a mid-size city in Ghana (Bono) with a population of 70,536. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Berekum
Berekum has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1324 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 231.8 sq mi (600.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4534°N, 2.5840°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Berekum has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Berekum
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ambrose College of Education | College | - | , |
Schools in Berekum
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yiadom Boakye Demonstration C basic | - | - | - | - |
| Sankofa Education Center | - | - | - | - |
| Voice of Delivrance Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Voice of Delivrance Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Berekum Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Jinijini Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Senior High/Technical School, Biadan | - | - | - | - |
| St. Augustine’s Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Berekum
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Berekum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Berekum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berekum Market | |||||
| Market Square |
Hotels in Berekum
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Berekum
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Berekum
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Berekum
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Berekum
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Berekum
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunyani Airport | NYI | Medium Airport |
| Soko Airport | BDK | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Berekum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Berekum Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Berekum
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ICGC | |
| Presbyterian Church of Ghana |
Quick Facts
Around Berekum
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Berekum?
Berekum has a population of 70,536 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 231.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Berekum?
Berekum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches.