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New Tafo, Ghana
Ashanti · Ghana
New Tafo is a mid-size city in Ashanti, Ghana with a population of 30,380. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About New Tafo
Tafo is a town in Kumasi Metropolitan District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana near the regional capital Kumasi. Tafo is the thirtieth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 60,919 people. Because of the town's population and housing development in recent years, it is debatable whether Tafo is still regarded as a separate town, or already a suburb of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti region. The town is near Kumasi, with a distance of approximately 3.3 kilometers to the center of a similar name sounding village named New Tafo and must be distinguished from Tafo. Tarkwa is located just 4.6 km away from Tafo. The city center of Kumasi is located approximately 9.8 kilometers away. Tafo is one of the urban constituencies of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. The town's parliamentary candidate shall have one direct seat to the Parliament of Ghana.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,380 |
| Population Density | 8,909 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.7190°, -1.6119° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Ashanti |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About New Tafo
New Tafo is a mid-size city in Ghana (Ashanti) with a population of 30,380. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in New Tafo
New Tafo has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1336 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7190°N, 1.6119°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in |
New Tafo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in New Tafo
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Boys Primary and JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Ave Maria Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Royal City Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fatima Farida Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Excel Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Progressive Shalom International School | — | — | — | — |
| Asanteman Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Islamic Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| King Faisal Islamic Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Kumasi National Vocational Training Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Godblessed Living Waters Experimental School | — | — | — | — |
| Nuru-Ameen Islamic Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Uthmaniya Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kings Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kumasi Wesley Girls' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near New Tafo
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| citi fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yediem Radio | gospel, highlife | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Meyah Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in New Tafo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Ghana Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Manhyia Palace Museum | ||||
| Manhyia Palace Museum | ||||
| Okomfo Anokye Sword Site | ||||
| Okomfo Anokye Sword Site | ||||
| Opoku Ware II Museum | ||||
| Prempeh II Jubilee Museum | ||||
| Prempeh II Jubilee Museum |
Libraries in New Tafo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboabo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aboabo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashanti Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College of Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College of Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Effiduase District District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FoSS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FoSS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gambrah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwame Addo Kuffour Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwame Addo Kuffour Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Prempeh II Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rev. A. D. Lewis Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in New Tafo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrepo Market | |||||
| Abuakwa Main Market | |||||
| Aburaso Market Square | |||||
| Agogo Market | |||||
| Agogo Market | |||||
| Ahodwo Market | |||||
| Ahodwo Market | |||||
| Anloga Market | |||||
| Anomangyefie Market | |||||
| Aprade Market | |||||
| Asafo Market | |||||
| Asokore Mampong market | |||||
| Asokore Market(Main Wing) | |||||
| Asokore Market(Wing A) | |||||
| Asokore Market(Wing B) | |||||
| Atonsu Market | |||||
| Atonsu Market | |||||
| Atonsu New Market | |||||
| Atonsu New Market | |||||
| Ayeduase Market | |||||
| Ayigya Market | |||||
| Bantama Market | |||||
| Boadi Market | |||||
| Boadi Market | |||||
| Bohyen Market | |||||
| Bokro Market | |||||
| Bokro Market | |||||
| Effiduasi Market | |||||
| Kejetia | |||||
| Kejetia Market | |||||
| Kejetia Market | |||||
| Kropo Market | |||||
| Kwapra Market | |||||
| Maakro Market | |||||
| Maakro Market | |||||
| Moro Market | |||||
| Moro Market | |||||
| Onion Market | |||||
| Onion Market | |||||
| Race Course | |||||
| Santasi Market | |||||
| Sepe market | |||||
| Sepe market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Suame Market | |||||
| Suame Market | |||||
| Suame Market (Post Office) | |||||
| Tafo 4 Miles Market | |||||
| Tanoso market Entrance | |||||
| Tanoso market Entrance |
Hotels in New Tafo
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in New Tafo
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in New Tafo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in New Tafo
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in New Tafo
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in New Tafo
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in New Tafo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in New Tafo
24 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in New Tafo
18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in New Tafo
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in New Tafo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Yara Sports Stadium | ||
| Paa Joe Stadium |
Airports Near New Tafo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Prempeh I International Airport | KMS | Large Airport |
| Sunyani Airport | NYI | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in New Tafo
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bohyen Post Office | |
| New Tafo (Ashanti) Post Office | |
| Suame Post Office |
Treatment Centers in New Tafo
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Amerilife Spine Clinic | ||
| Anomangye Specialist Hospital | ||
| Bomso Clinic | ||
| Cocoa Clinic | ||
| Dr. Mensah | ||
| KMA Clinic | ||
| Mac Hill Special Clinic | ||
| Magazine Clinic | ||
| Royal Medical Agency Clinic | ||
| St. Edward's Clinic | ||
| Victory Martenity/Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in New Tafo
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alhaji Naira Mosque | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Bohyen Church of Pentecost | |
| Bohyen Seventh Day Adventist CHurch | |
| Church of Pentecost - Tetelestai Assembly | |
| Church of Pentecost, Safo Memorial Temple | |
| Degraft Memorial Methodist Church | |
| Emmanuel Methodist Church | |
| Eternal Apostolic Church | |
| God's Church of Love | |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church | |
| House of Faith | |
| I.C.G.C | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mount Carmel Methodist Church | |
| Mount Olives Methodist Church Akurem | |
| Redemption Assemblies of God Church | |
| Revival Apostolic Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Suame |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of New Tafo?
New Tafo has a population of 30,380 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 8,909 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in New Tafo?
New Tafo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches.