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Saltpond, Ghana
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Saltpond is a small city in Central, Ghana with a population of 24,689. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Saltpond
Saltpond is a town in, and the capital of, the Mfantsiman Municipal District in the Central Region of Ghana. As of 2013, Saltpond has a population of 24,689 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,689 |
| Population Density | 121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.2091°, -1.0606° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Central |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Saltpond
Saltpond is a small city in Ghana (Central) with a population of 24,689. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 48.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Saltpond
Saltpond has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.7°C), the coldest is Aug (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1676 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 | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 204.2 sq mi (528.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2091°N, 1.0606°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in |
Saltpond has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Saltpond
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIMS Ghana | — | — | — | — |
| Komantse Methodist JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Assemblies of God Theology Seminary | — | — | — | — |
| Komatse Methodist A & B Basic Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Hariom International School - Saltpond | — | — | — | — |
| Oboadze Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwegyir Aggrey Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist Senior High School, Saltpond | — | — | — | — |
| Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Saltpond Methodist JHs. | — | — | — | — |
| St. John Catholic Boys and Girls Basic School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saltpond
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Saltpond
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West African Historical Museum |
Libraries in Saltpond
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana National College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| IDS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kofi Annan Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Kofi Annan Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mfantsipim Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Sam Jonah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sam Jonah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SRI | 0.0 | |||||
| Ultra modern ICT and Robotic center /Conference Hall, Home Economics Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ultra modern ICT and Robotic center /Conference Hall, Home Economics Hub | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saltpond
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africana | |||||
| Africana | |||||
| CoDE market | |||||
| CoDE market | |||||
| CODE Market | |||||
| CODE Market | |||||
| Edumadze | |||||
| KNH Market | |||||
| KNH Market | |||||
| KNH Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Old Site Market | |||||
| Old Site Market | |||||
| Science Market |
Hotels in Saltpond
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Saltpond
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Saltpond
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saltpond
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saltpond
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Saltpond
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Saltpond
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Takoradi Airport | TKD | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Saltpond
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Anomabu Post Office | |
| Saltpond Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Saltpond
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abura Clinic | ||
| Atta Mills Clinic | ||
| CCTU Clinic | ||
| DIS Clinic | ||
| Ewim Health Clinic | ||
| Kakumdo CHPS Compound | ||
| Kwapraw CHP | ||
| Lucky Herbal Center | ||
| Moore Health Centre | ||
| Moree Health Centre | ||
| Oak Tree Medical Services | ||
| PPAG Cape Coast Clinic | ||
| Salgyin Medical Center | ||
| Sanford clinic | ||
| School Infirmary | ||
| Students Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saltpond
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Champions House Chapel | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | |
| Posuban | |
| Posuban | |
| St. John Catholic Church | |
| The Methodist Church Ghana - Most Rev. F.C.F. Grant Memorial Society |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saltpond
What is the population of Saltpond?
Saltpond has a population of 24,689 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 204.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Saltpond?
Saltpond 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 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.