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Gbawe, Ghana
Greater Accra · Ghana
Gbawe is a mid-size city in Greater Accra, Ghana with a population of 86,718. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gbawe
Gbawe is a town in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the capital Accra. Gbawe is the twenty-third largest settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 74,403 people. Gbawe is located a few kilometres west of Accra in the Ga South Municipal Assembly. At the Ghana census of 26 March 2000, the population was 28,989 inhabitants living in the Town. Projections of 1 January 2007 estimated the population to be 52,910 inhabitants. In the census of 1984, only 837 residents were listed, and in 1970 it was the 608th largest settlement in Ghana. The Town was founded more than 100 years ago. Today the Town has a more rural structure in the large-scale marked suburban development areas.
People
Climate
| Population | 86,718 |
| Population Density | 3,032 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5769°, -0.3104° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Greater Accra |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gbawe
Gbawe is a mid-size city in Ghana (Greater Accra) with a population of 86,718. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Gbawe
Gbawe has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.4°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5769°N, 0.3104°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Gbawe has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Gbawe
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
| New Gbawe Cluster of Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Blessed School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Jayee University | - | - | - | - |
| Oblogo Cluster of Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Angels Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
| Blessed Hour of Grace Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Prospect International School | - | - | - | - |
| Westfield School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Justin Anglican School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gbawe
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBC Uniiq 95.7 FM | news talk sports | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Oroko Radio | alternative, community radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Lamp Radio | christian, gospel | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Gbawe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Despite Automobile Museum | ||||
| Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site | ||||
| Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | ||||
| Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | ||||
| Museum of Archaelogy | ||||
| Museum of Science and Technology | ||||
| Museum of Science and Technology | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| Untamed Empire | ||||
| Untamed Empire | ||||
| W.E.B Du Bois Center | ||||
| W.E.B Du Bois Center |
Libraries in Gbawe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Accra Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| American Corner Agbogba | 0.0 | |||||
| Commonwealth Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Library Authority, Head Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Library Authority, Head Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Publishing Company | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Publishing Company | 0.0 | |||||
| Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu | 0.0 | |||||
| Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu | 0.0 | |||||
| Korle Gonno Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Korle Gonno Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwabenya Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwabenya Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD) | 0.0 | |||||
| Maamobi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maamobi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Nungua Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokuase community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokuase community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Balme Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gbawe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Market | |||||
| 37 Market | |||||
| Abeka Market | |||||
| Abokobi Market | |||||
| Achimota Market | |||||
| Agbogbloshie Onion Market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Baatsona market | |||||
| Baatsona market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Dansoman Market | |||||
| Dansoman Market | |||||
| Dome Market | |||||
| Food vendors | |||||
| Galilea Market | |||||
| Haatso Yam Market | |||||
| Kaneshie Market Complex | |||||
| Kantamanto Market | |||||
| Kisseman Market | |||||
| Kisseman Market | |||||
| La Main Market | |||||
| La Main Market | |||||
| Lapaz Street Market | |||||
| Lapaz Street Market | |||||
| Madina Market | |||||
| Makola Market | |||||
| Makola Market | |||||
| Malata Market (Crab Seller) | |||||
| Malata Market (Crab Seller) | |||||
| Mallam Atta Market | |||||
| Mallam Market | |||||
| Mangoase | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Nima Market | |||||
| Nima Market | |||||
| Nungua Market | |||||
| Odawna Market | |||||
| Odoornaa Market | |||||
| Odoornaa Market | |||||
| Odumase Market | |||||
| Oduponkpehe Ofaakor New Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Sabon Zongo Market | |||||
| Sabon Zongo Market | |||||
| Salaga Market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Tsui Bleo Market | |||||
| Tuesday Market |
Hotels in Gbawe
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gbawe
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gbawe
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gbawe
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gbawe
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gbawe
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gbawe
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gbawe
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gbawe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Guinness Ghana Brewery | ||||
| Kasapreko | ||||
| Kasapreko |
Stadiums & Teams in Gbawe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Accra Sports Stadium | ||
| Accra Turf Club | ||
| El-Wak Stadium | ||
| Mandela Park | ||
| Nicholson Stadium | ||
| Stadium-Amasaman | ||
| Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium | ||
| University of Ghana Sports Stadium |
Airports Near Gbawe
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | Large Airport |
| Ajena Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kpong Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gbawe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oduman Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Gbawe
55 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Acheampong Specialist Clinic | ||
| Adabraka clinic | ||
| Adowa Boatemaa Memorial Clinic | ||
| Airport Clinic Limited | ||
| Airport Clinic Limited | ||
| Amamorley Health Centre | ||
| Anglican Medical Center | ||
| Bloom physiotherapy clinic | ||
| Celestial Medicare Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic & Wellness Centres | ||
| Club Road Clinic | ||
| Dansoman polyclinic | ||
| Darpong Clinic | ||
| Diagnostic Centre | ||
| Diamed Diagnostical and Treatment Center | ||
| Dons Medical Services | ||
| Dua Clinic | ||
| Edith's Maternity Home | ||
| Edward Attah Asare | ||
| Efan Victory Clinic | ||
| Emmanuel Eye Clinic | ||
| GBC Clinic | ||
| Givers Scientic Herbal Clinic | ||
| Happy Health Haven | ||
| Hass West Africa Hearing Clinic | ||
| Healthnet Clinic | ||
| James Town Usher Clinic | ||
| Kotoku Clinic | ||
| La Medicare Ltd | ||
| Layfa Clinic | ||
| Lifebridge Physio Clinic | ||
| Lifeview Medical Laboratory and Ultra Scan centre | ||
| Marie Stopes | ||
| Medical & Dental Clini6 | ||
| Medical & Dental Council Ghana | ||
| Medlab | ||
| MMC Polyclinic | ||
| New Cross Clinic and Medical | ||
| Odorna Medical Center | ||
| Opmann Clinic | ||
| Pro-Life Medical Center | ||
| Quality Care | ||
| Quantum Medical Centre and Eye Clinic | ||
| Ramona Clinic | ||
| Royal Star Clinic and Diagnostic Center | ||
| Samsam Community Clinic | ||
| Shalina | ||
| SIC Bob Freeman Clinic | ||
| Sina Zuwina Herbal Center | ||
| St Moses Clinic | ||
| St. Lucy Eye Clinic | ||
| Valley View Clinic | ||
| Van J Eye Care | ||
| Vision Clinic | ||
| Zak-med Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gbawe
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Army Great Miracle Church | |
| Church of Christ - McCarthy Hill | |
| Ebenezer SDA Church | |
| Gbawe Methodist Church | |
| Gbawe Palace Mosque | |
| Harvestime Assembly - Church of God Missions | |
| Hope For Glory SDA Church | |
| House of Mercy Assemblies of God Church | |
| Impact Revival Chapel International | |
| International Central Gospel Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Methodist Church (Grace society) | |
| Oblogo Church of Christ | |
| St Justin Anglican Church | |
| St. Dominic Catholic Church, Mallam | |
| The Church of Pentecost | |
| The King's Palace Christian Centre(KPCC)-Anyaa | |
| The Methodist Church Ghana - Mount Carmel Society | |
| Top Base Church of Christ |
Quick Facts
Around Gbawe
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gbawe
14 places within 15 km
- • Coconut Beach
- • Glefe beach. Atlantic Ocean
- • Korle Gorhno Beach
- • Kusum Royal Beach
- • Ablekuma palace
- • Amamoley Palace
- • Gbalɔ Gnɔ Bilɔ Mantse We
- • Gbese Mantse Palace
- • James Fort
- + 3 more
- • Ano
- • Dampa Hill
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gbawe
What is the population of Gbawe?
Gbawe has a population of 86,718 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 3,032 people per square mile, spread across 28.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gbawe?
Gbawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.