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Nsawam, Ghana
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Nsawam is a mid-size city in Eastern, Ghana with a population of 48,885. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nsawam
Nsawam is a town in south Ghana and is the capital of the Nsawam-Adoagyire Municipal District, a district in the country's Eastern Region. The town's main ethnic group is Akan, followed by Ga and then Ewe. Nsawam is controlled by Nsawam-Adoagyire Municipal District (ASMD). As of 2013, Nsawam has a population of 44,522. Nsawam is situated on the main railway between Accra and Kumasi and the highway to Kumasi. The Densu River, which acts as a border between Nsawam and Adoagyiri, is the main source of water for both domestic and industrial purposes for people in Nsawam and its environs.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,885 |
| Population Density | 696 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8089°, -0.3503° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Eastern |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,125 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nsawam
Nsawam is a mid-size city in Ghana (Eastern) with a population of 48,885. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Nsawam
Nsawam 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 | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 70.3 sq mi (182.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8089°N, 0.3503°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 | - | - | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in |
Nsawam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Nsawam
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsam Presby School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsawam Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Diaspora Girls' Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpehuasem Methodist Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Martin's Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Darkuman MA School | - | - | - | - |
| Presbyterian School, Nsawam | - | - | - | - |
| Good Foundation International School | - | - | - | - |
| Midfield International School | - | - | - | - |
| Akotoshie No2 Cluster of schools | - | - | - | - |
| Samsam Odumase M/A Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Medie International School | - | - | - | - |
| Enwisdomisation School | - | - | - | - |
| Papase R/C Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Akotoshie No2 M/A Basic, Cluster of schools | - | - | - | - |
| Joy to the World International School | - | - | - | - |
| Medie Presby School | - | - | - | - |
| Darul Bayan Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nsawam
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 Nsawam
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Despite Automobile Museum | ||||
| Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site | ||||
| Museum of Archaelogy | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| Untamed Empire | ||||
| Untamed Empire | ||||
| W.E.B Du Bois Center | ||||
| W.E.B Du Bois Center |
Libraries in Nsawam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Corner Agbogba | 0.0 | |||||
| Commonwealth Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hall 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 | |||||
| Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Old School 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 Nsawam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Market | |||||
| 37 Market | |||||
| Abeka Market | |||||
| Abokobi Market | |||||
| Achimota Market | |||||
| ahwerase market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Dome Market | |||||
| Food vendors | |||||
| Haatso Yam Market | |||||
| Kaneshie Market Complex | |||||
| Kisseman Market | |||||
| Kisseman Market | |||||
| La Main Market | |||||
| La Main Market | |||||
| Lapaz Street Market | |||||
| Lapaz Street Market | |||||
| Madina Market | |||||
| Malata Market (Crab Seller) | |||||
| Malata Market (Crab Seller) | |||||
| Mallam Atta Market | |||||
| Mallam Market | |||||
| Mangoase | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Nima Market | |||||
| Nima Market | |||||
| Odawna Market | |||||
| Odoornaa Market | |||||
| Odoornaa Market | |||||
| Odumase Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Tsui Bleo Market |
Hotels in Nsawam
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nsawam
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nsawam
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nsawam
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nsawam
53 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nsawam
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nsawam
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Guinness Ghana Brewery | ||||
| Kasapreko | ||||
| Kasapreko |
Stadiums & Teams in Nsawam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| El-Wak Stadium | ||
| Nicholson Stadium | ||
| Stadium-Amasaman | ||
| University of Ghana Sports Stadium |
Airports Near Nsawam
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 Nsawam
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Adoagyiri Post Office | |
| Nsawam Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Nsawam
45 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Acheampong Specialist Clinic | ||
| Adabraka clinic | ||
| Airport Clinic Limited | ||
| Airport Clinic Limited | ||
| Amamorley Health Centre | ||
| Anglican Medical Center | ||
| Bloom physiotherapy clinic | ||
| Celestial Medicare Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic & Wellness Centres | ||
| Dansoman polyclinic | ||
| 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 | ||
| Kotoku Clinic | ||
| Layfa Clinic | ||
| Lifeview Medical Laboratory and Ultra Scan centre | ||
| Marie Stopes | ||
| Medical & Dental Clini6 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sina Zuwina Herbal Center | ||
| St Moses Clinic | ||
| Valley View Clinic | ||
| Van J Eye Care | ||
| Vision Clinic | ||
| Zak-med Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nsawam
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Convention ground for JW | |
| Harichrishna | |
| Hebron Prayer Camp | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Church of Pentecost |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Nsawam
1 places within 15 km
- • Anakuma Hill
🇬🇭 About Ghana
Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nsawam
What is the population of Nsawam?
Nsawam has a population of 48,885 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 696 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nsawam?
Nsawam 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 77°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.