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Sakumona, Ghana

Greater Accra · Ghana

Sakumona is a mid-size city in Greater Accra, Ghana with a population of 32,886. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

32,886 Population 1,378/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Accra Timezone

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About Sakumona

Sakumona

Sakumono is a small town before Nungua from Ashaiman. It is in the Tema Metropolitan district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was originally a small fishing village on Sakumono Lagoon, but by 2008 was being swallowed up as the twin cities of Nungua and Tema were merging. Its elevation is 71m. Sakumono, also known as Community 13, is one of the interesting towns in the area, with the main township being close to the beach and the lagoon. It also has several sectors of Estate buildings and jurisdiction. Sakumono has a Ramsar site.

People

Population32,886
Density1,378/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population32,886
Population Density1,378 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates5.6214°, -0.0519°
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Country🇬🇭 Ghana
State / ProvinceGreater Accra
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (895 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sakumona

Sakumona is a mid-size city in Ghana (Greater Accra) with a population of 32,886. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.

Climate in Sakumona

Sakumona 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.8° 9.4
Feb 29.3°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.1° 19.9
Mar 29.4°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.1° 57.4
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 25.6° / 32.7° 82.8
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.9° 148.6
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.9° 167.0
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 28.9° 59.5
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 22.9° / 28.6° 18.9
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.7° 45.6
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24° / 31° 81.9
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.1° 44.6
Dec 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.4° 33.5
Sakumona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Ghana avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area23.9 sq mi (61.8 km²)
Population Density1,378/sq mi
Coordinates5.6214°N, 0.0519°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below Ghana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 24, 2020.

Mar 6, 1997 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana M4.4 31 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 32 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 30 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 4.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in

Sakumona has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Sakumona

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lashibi Junior High School
Kinder Bubble International
Lashibi Community Senior High School
Corpus Christy School
St. James School
Little Crystals Montessori School
Holy Child School
Sakumono Tma 2 Basic School
Sakumono School Complex
Seaview Basic School
African Angel Cottage
Fountainhead Christian School
Glowing Angel Montessori
Saint Maria Regina Angelorum International School
Anchor of Hope Community School
London Royals School
Vision Intellectuals School
Burgain International School
Barbies Learning Center
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Radio Stations near Sakumona

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 Sakumona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Despite Automobile Museum
Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Museum of Archaelogy
Museum of Science and Technology
Museum of Science and Technology
National Museum
National Museum
Untamed Empire
Untamed Empire
W.E.B Du Bois Center
W.E.B Du Bois Center

Libraries in Sakumona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accra Children's Library0.0
Accra Children's Library0.0
American Corner Agbogba0.0
Commonwealth Hall Library0.0
Ghana Library Authority, Head Office0.0
Ghana Library Authority, Head Office0.0
Ghana Publishing Company0.0
Ghana Publishing Company0.0
Hall Library0.0
Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu0.0
Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu0.0
Korle Gonno Community Library0.0
Korle Gonno Community Library0.0
Kwabenya Community Library0.0
Kwabenya Community Library0.0
Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD)0.0
Maamobi Community Library0.0
Maamobi Community Library0.0
New Library Complex0.0
Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center0.0
Nungua Community Library0.0
Old School Library0.0
Osu Children's Library0.0
Osu Children's Library0.0
Pokuase community library0.0
Pokuase community library0.0
Tema Library0.0
Teshie Branch Library0.0
Teshie Branch Library0.0
The Balme Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sakumona

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
37 Market
37 Market
Abeka Market
Abokobi Market
Achimota Market
Afariwa
Afariwa
Agbogbloshie Onion Market
ahwerase market
Ashaiman Main Market
Baatsona market
Baatsona market
Bamboo Market
Bamboo Market
Central Market
Central Market
Chantan New Market
Chantan New Market
Community 1 Market
Community 1 Market
Community 4 Night Market
Community 4 Night Market
Community 8 Market
Community 8 Market
Community 9 market
Dansoman Market
Dansoman Market
Dome Market
European Fish Market
European Fish Market
Food vendors
Haatso Yam Market
Kaneshie Market Complex
Kantamanto Market
Kisseman Market
Kisseman Market
La Main Market
La Main Market
Lapaz Street Market
Lapaz Street Market
Madina Market
Makola Market
Makola Market
Malata Market (Crab Seller)
Malata Market (Crab Seller)
Mallam Atta Market
Mallam Market
Mandela Market
Mangoase
Night Market
Night Market
Nii Adjor Market/ Lorry Terminal
Nii Adjor Market/ Lorry Terminal
Nima Market
Nima Market
Nungua Market
Odawna Market
Odoornaa Market
Odoornaa Market
Ofankor Market
Ofankor Market
Sabon Zongo Market
Sabon Zongo Market
Salaga Market
Taifa market
Taifa market
Tsui Bleo Market
Tuesday Market

Hotels in Sakumona

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coconut Groove Sakumono Hotel
Crown Plaza
Exotic Palace Hotel
Fort Green Hotel
His Precense Hotel
Kene-Bi
Kene-Bi Hotel
Mandate Hotel
N'Joy Hotel
Palma Hotel
Phil Dell Hotel
Plus 33 Hotel
Sakumo Royal
Swissgha Homes

Restaurants in Sakumona

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agbamami Restaurant
Bawo's Continental Restaurant
BlackBerry Ghana
De Avenue Restaurant and Bar
El Kay
Fridays Restaurant
Funbizz
Gustavs Restaurant
Hoxton Food Court
Ideal Lounge
Kitchen 7 Pot
L Lounge
Mangrove Executive Lounge and Bar
Miami Lounge (Sport Bar & Restaurant)
Our Place
Perrish
Riets Kitchen
Thorn Valley Inn, Restaurant
Wokos

Clinics in Sakumona

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maldey Medical Centre
St. Lucy Eye Clinic

Dentists in Sakumona

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ebus Dental Clinic
Robinson Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Sakumona

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GH #11112894108
The Ark Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Sakumona

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asaprochona

Gas Stations in Sakumona

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied
Allied Oil Filling Station
EV
Frimps
Glory oil
Goil
Goil
Goodness
Goodness
Infin
Kaysen LPG
Lucky Oil
Nick Petroleum
Puma
Shell
Star Oil
Total
Total

Banks in Sakumona

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Access Bank
Consolidated Bank Ghana
Ecobank
First Atlantic Bank
GT Bank

Gyms in Sakumona

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bling Body Gym
Pyvot Gym
Secure Gym and Fitness Centres

Golf Courses in Sakumona

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Celebrity Golf Club

Breweries in Sakumona

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Accra Brewery Limited
Accra Brewery Limited
Accra Brewery Limited
Accra Brewery Limited
Guinness Ghana Brewery
Kasapreko
Kasapreko

Stadiums & Teams in Sakumona

TeamLeagueDivision
Accra Sports Stadium
Accra Turf Club
El-Wak Stadium
Mandela Park
Nicholson Stadium
Stadium-Amasaman
Tema Stadium
Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium
University of Ghana Sports Stadium

Airports Near Sakumona

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kotoka International AirportACCLarge Airport
Ajena AirstripSmall Airport
Kpong AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sakumona

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sakumono Post Office
Spintex Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sakumona

67 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acheampong Specialist Clinic
Adabraka clinic
Adowa Boatemaa Memorial Clinic
Afenyo Memorial Hospital
Airport Clinic Limited
Airport Clinic Limited
All Care Medical Center
Amamorley Health Centre
Anglican Medical Center
Ashaiman Poly Clinic
Bloom physiotherapy clinic
Caiquo Hospital
Celestial Medicare Clinic
Chiropractic & Wellness Centres
Club Road Clinic
Dansoman polyclinic
Dar-bem Clinic
Darpong Clinic
Diagnostic Centre
Diamed Diagnostical and Treatment Center
Dons Medical Services
Dua Clinic
Eastwing Clinic
Edward Attah Asare
Efan Victory Clinic
Emmanuel Eye Clinic
G.P.H.A Clinic Tema
GBC Clinic
Givers Scientic Herbal Clinic
Happy Health Haven
Hass West Africa Hearing Clinic
Healthnet Clinic
James Town Usher Clinic
La Medicare Ltd
Layfa Clinic
Lifebridge Physio Clinic
Lifeview Medical Laboratory and Ultra Scan centre
Marie Stopes
Medical & Dental Clini6
Medical & Dental Council Ghana
Medlab
MMC Polyclinic
New Cross Clinic and Medical
New Crystal Hospital
Odorna Medical Center
Okanta Clinic
Omari Medical Centre
Opmann Clinic
Port Medical Centre
Pro-Life Medical Center
Quality Care
Quantum Medical Centre and Eye Clinic
Ramona Clinic
Royal Star Clinic and Diagnostic Center
Samsam Community Clinic
Shalina
SIC Bob Freeman Clinic
Sina Zuwina Herbal Center
Solace Hospital
St Florence Clinic
St Moses Clinic
St. Lucy Eye Clinic
TMA Maternity and Children's Clinic
Valley View Clinic
Van J Eye Care
Vision Clinic
Zak-med Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakumona

40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Action Chapel - Community 2
Anointed One Congregation
Children’s Ministry Block (PIWC-Sakumono)
Christ Embassy
Community Three SDA Church
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Corpus Christy Church
EQUIPPERS CHURCH GHANA, TEMA
Faith Evangical Church
Fire Redemption
Global Evangelical Church Hope Chapel Sakumono
God Alone International Ministries (Arena of Power)
Grace Baptist Church Sakumono
Inland Missionary Church
International Central Gospel Church Calvary Temple
International Central Gosple Church
Jehovah's Witnesses
KICC Dominion Center
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses
Kingdom Influence Chaple (KIC)
Korean Community Church of Ghana
Life Empowerment Chapel (Favour Land)
Love Chapel (QFC)
Mosquee
Peace Family Fellowship of One Church Worldwide
Pentecost International Worship Center - Sakumono(PIWC)
Presbyterian Church (Hope Congregation)
Presbyterian Church of Ghana
Presbyterian Church of Ghana - Parousia Congregation
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Immanuel Society
Qodesh Family Church
Rhema Terbanacle International
Sakumono Estates SDA Church
Seaview SDA Church
St. Raphael the Achangle Catholic Church
The Church of Pentecost
The Church of Pentecost _ Johnson Adusei-Poku Temple
The FaitheLife Church
The Methodist Church Ghana, Ebenezer Society
Victory Bible Church International- Solution Sanctuary

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Accra
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)

🇬🇭 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 Sakumona

What is the population of Sakumona?

Sakumona has a population of 32,886 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 1,378 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sakumona?

Sakumona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.

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