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Kpandu, Ghana

Volta · Ghana

Kpandu is a small city in Volta, Ghana with a population of 28,334. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

28,334 Population 214/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Accra Timezone

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About Kpandu

Kpando is a town and capital of Kpando Municipal District in the northern Volta Region of Ghana. It is near the north eastern arm of Lake Volta and the Togo border. Kpando is the fifty-fourth most populous place in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 28,334 people. Kpando is connected by ferry and road to Gbefi, Hohoe, Ho and Dambai. It is about a 4-hour journey from Accra. The Kpando Municipality is a district in the Volta Region, and one of the oldest administrative districts in Ghana.

People

Population28,334
Density214/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population28,334
Population Density214 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates6.9954°, 0.2931°
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Country🇬🇭 Ghana
State / ProvinceVolta
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,267 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kpandu

Kpandu is a small city in Ghana (Volta) with a population of 28,334. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.

Climate in Kpandu

Kpandu has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.8°C), the coldest is Jul (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1493 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 81°F 19.4° / 34° 19.0
Feb 28.8°C / 84°F 21.6° / 35.5° 25.6
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 35.6° 106.5
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 35.2° 109.7
May 28.1°C / 83°F 23.4° / 34.5° 139.0
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 32.1° 210.8
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 30.6° 182.2
Aug 26°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.4° 156.2
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.9° 248.1
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.2° 235.3
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 23.1° / 32.1° 50.0
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 20° / 33.1° 10.2
Kpandu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Ghana avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area132.7 sq mi (343.7 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates6.9954°N, 0.2931°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Ghana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
March 83°F (29°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in

Kpandu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kpandu

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
STAFF ROOM
HardtHaven Children's Home
Kpando Technical School
Yao Nyarko V Memorial Basic School
Anfoega Senior High School
Bishop Herman College
Kpand Gabi M/A Junior High School
Catholic Youth Organisation Technical/Vocational Institute
Kpando Senior High School
Kpando Gadza Junior High School
Unifying Neighbours Through Education & Development (UNiTED)
Kpando Konda JHS
Dafor Basic 4-6
Dafor Basic 1 -3
Dafor Kindergarten
Dafor Junior High School
Dafor Primary and JHS
Kpapu Azave M/A Basic School
Kpando Gabi M/A JHS
Kpando Gabi M/A JHS
Tsedatsu JHS
Avetikope Primary
Avetikope Junior High School
St Peter's Junior High
Tsedatsu Primary School
Donum Dei International
Tsedatsu JHS, Old Structure
St Benedict Basic Schools
Wadamaxe District Assembly Kindergarten
Kpando Gadza Junior High School
Sacred Heart Creche
Gbefi United Roman Catholic Primary
Wadamaxe District Assembly Primary
Aveme Beme Evangelical Presbyterian School
Tsedatsu Kindergarten
Roman Catholic Junior High
Tsyome Sabadu District Assembly Basic School
Kpando Bame M/A Primary/JHS
Kpando Gadza Junior High School
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Radio Stations near Kpandu

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Kpandu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr Rose Library0.0
Ghana Library Board Hohoe0.0
St. Teresa's Training College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kpandu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hohoe Market
Kpando Market Centre

Hotels in Kpandu

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Catherine’s Lodge
Hotor Hotel
Neil-Sheila

Restaurants in Kpandu

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowmann
Peace and Love
Post Office View

Bus Stations in Kpandu

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kpando Lorry Station
Kpando Main Station

Gas Stations in Kpandu

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GH #8917474236
Goil
King's
Sephem Oil
Shell
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Banks in Kpandu

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADB
Frerol Rural Bank
GCB Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kpandu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kpandu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ho AirportMedium Airport
Ajena AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kpandu

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anfoega Post Office
Kpando Post Office
Nkonya-Ahenkro Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kpandu

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bishop Herman Chapel
Catholic Diocese, Kpando
Church of Christ
Evagelical Presbyterian Church
Messiah Healing Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
St Benedict Roman Catholic Church
St Luke Roman Catholic Church
St Michael's Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Pentecost

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Accra

🇬🇭 About Ghana

Capital Accra
Population 29,767,108
Area 239,460 km²
GDP (USD) $80,547,146,878
GDP per capita $2,384
HDI 0.602
Life expectancy 65.5 years
Internet users 69.9%
Urban population 57.8%
Currency GHS (Cedi)
Languages English
Calling code +233
TLD .gh
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ghana

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 7 Constitution Day Constitution Day
Mar 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 May Day May Day
Jul 1 Republic Day Republic Day
Sep 21 Founders Day Founders Day
Dec 4 Farmers' Day Farmers' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kpandu

What is the population of Kpandu?

Kpandu has a population of 28,334 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 132.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kpandu?

Kpandu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°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 49.9 inches.

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