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Jirapa, Ghana
Upper West · Ghana
Jirapa is a mid-size city in Upper West, Ghana with a population of 91,279. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Jirapa
Jirapa is the capital town of the Jirapa Municipal in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
People
Climate
| Population | 91,279 |
| Population Density | 173 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5369°, -2.7016° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Upper West |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jirapa
Jirapa is a mid-size city in Ghana (Upper West) with a population of 91,279. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Jirapa
Jirapa has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (31°C), the coldest is Dec (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1318 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 528.7 sq mi (1,369.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5369°N, 2.7016°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
Jirapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in August to 88°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Jirapa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jirapa Community Health Nursing Training College | College | — | — |
Schools in Jirapa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Girls' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Augustine's | — | — | — | — |
| Ultimate Powerhouse International School | — | — | — | — |
| Jirapa Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Jirapa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Jirapa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Jirapa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Jirapa
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jirapa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Jirapa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jirapa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jirapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jirapa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Batie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Diebougou Airport | XDE | Small Airport |
| Gaoua Airport | XGA | Small Airport |
| Leo Airport | XLU | Small Airport |
| Wa Airport | WZA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Jirapa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Babile Postal Agency | |
| Jirapa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jirapa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
Around Jirapa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇬🇭 About Ghana
Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jirapa
What is the population of Jirapa?
Jirapa has a population of 91,279 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 528.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jirapa?
Jirapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.