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Ho, Ghana
Volta · Ghana
Ho is a large city in Volta, Ghana with a population of 130,701. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ho
Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison. The population of Ho Municipality according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census is 180,420 representing 10.9 percent of the region's total population. Females constitute 53 percent and males represent 47 percent. About 69.8 percent of the population resides in urban localities. The Municipality shares boundaries with Adaklu and Agotime-Ziope Districts to the South, Ho West District to the North and West and the Republic of Togo to the East. Its total land area is 2,361 square kilometers thus representing 11.5 percent of the region's total land area.
People
Climate
| Population | 130,701 |
| Population Density | 21,149 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.6008°, 0.4713° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Volta |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ho
Ho is a large city in Ghana (Volta) with a population of 130,701. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Ho
Ho has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Feb (29.3°C), the coldest is Jul (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1303 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6008°N, 0.4713°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 22 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in |
Ho has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Ho
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education | College | - | , |
| Peki College of Education | College | - | , |
Schools in Ho
55+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Police Training School | - | - | - | - |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Basic Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Blessed Royal School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Ho kpodzi E.p Basic A | - | - | - | - |
| Sokode Senior High/Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Taviefe Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise Christian High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ave-Maria Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Great Elorm Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Classroom block | - | - | - | - |
| Classroom Block | - | - | - | - |
| Classroom block | - | - | - | - |
| Prince Charles Jubilee School | - | - | - | - |
| ST. Philip Basic and J.H.S | - | - | - | - |
| OLA Girls' Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nuriya Islamic School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Intercity International School | - | - | - | - |
| Rev. Dr. SS. AGIDI MEMORIAL SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Ho Kpodzi E.P Basic A | - | - | - | - |
| Evangelical Presbyterian University College | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Angels Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| Rev. Owusu Mission School | - | - | - | - |
| Ho -Dome E.P Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| E.P. Bankoe Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Abuadi Tsrefe Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Evangelical Assemblies of God International School | - | - | - | - |
| Care International School (CIS) | - | - | - | - |
| Pentecost Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Klee Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Dora Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| School of Hygiene, Ho | - | - | - | - |
| Lady Volta Vocational Center - Electricity and Solar | - | - | - | - |
| EP University College | - | - | - | - |
| Mantse | - | - | - | - |
| Housing LA Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Philip akpo school | - | - | - | - |
| Treasures Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Alpha Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| EP Schools | - | - | - | - |
| EP Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Kindergarten and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ziavi Dzogbe Methodist Primaly School | - | - | - | - |
| Ziave Lume Primary School and ICT Library | - | - | - | - |
| Springs Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Adaklu Goefe D/A Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Professor Kofi Anyidoho Auditorium | - | - | - | - |
| AME Zion School | - | - | - | - |
| Airfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Vision International School | - | - | - | - |
| Ho Technical University | - | - | - | - |
| Mawuli School | - | - | - | - |
| E.P.C. Mawuko Girls' Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Volta Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| St Proespers SHS | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ho
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ho
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volta Regional Museum |
Libraries in Ho
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheque d'Agou Gare | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque de CEG | 0.0 | |||||
| Computer Lab And Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Volta Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ho
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| grand marché agou gadzépé | |||||
| Ho Central Market | |||||
| Marché d'Atchave | |||||
| marhce de apkadape |
Hotels in Ho
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ho
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ho
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ho
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ho
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ho
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ho
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ho
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ho
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ho
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Ajena Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kpong Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ho
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ho Post Office | |
| Mawuli Post Office | |
| Stadium Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ho
42 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AME Ziion Church | |
| Assemblies | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies Of God | |
| Assemblies of God Campus Ministry | |
| Assemblies of God church | |
| Christ Embassy | |
| Christ the Founder Church International | |
| Christian Assembly Church | |
| Chuch of Jesus Christ | |
| Deeper Life Campus Fellowship | |
| Deeper Life Campus Fellowship | |
| E.P. Church, Takla Gborgame | |
| El Barthel Prayer Center of the Church of Pentecost | |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church | |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana | |
| First love center | |
| Global Christ Disciples Church | |
| Global Evangelical Church | |
| Global Evangelical Church - Ebenezer Chaper |
Quick Facts
Around Ho
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ho
2 places within 15 km
- • Gbeto
- • Mount Adaklu
🇬🇭 About Ghana
Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ho
What is the population of Ho?
Ho has a population of 130,701 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 21,149 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ho?
Ho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches.