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Salaga, Ghana
Savannah · Ghana
Salaga is a small city in Savannah, Ghana with a population of 25,472. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salaga
Salaga is a town and is the capital of East Gonja district, a district in the Savannah Region of north Ghana. Salaga had a 2012 settlement population of 25,472 people. Salaga was the largest slave market in the 18th and 19th centuries.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,472 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5508°, -0.5188° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Savannah |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salaga
Salaga is a small city in Ghana (Savannah) with a population of 25,472. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Salaga
Salaga has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.6°C), the coldest is Dec (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1395 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 2,484.4 sq mi (6,434.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5508°N, 0.5188°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in |
Salaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Salaga
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salaga Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salaga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Bus Stations in Salaga
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salaga
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Post Offices in Salaga
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Salaga Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salaga
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salaga Central Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Salaga
What is the population of Salaga?
Salaga has a population of 25,472 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,484.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salaga?
Salaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.8 inches.