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Saman, Ghana

Eastern · Ghana

Saman is a small city in Eastern, Ghana with a population of 9,000. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,000 Population 39/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Accra Timezone

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About Saman

Osino is a town and the capital of Fanteakwa South district, of the Eastern region of Ghana, located on the Accra-Kumasi highway between Anyinam and Bunsu Junction. It is a semi-rural agrarian setting popular for the street-hawking of the sweetened boiled maize dough delicacy known as the "Osino Graphic".

People

Population9,000
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population9,000
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates6.3239°, -0.5006°
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Country🇬🇭 Ghana
State / ProvinceEastern
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saman

Saman is a small city in Ghana (Eastern) with a population of 9,000. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.

Saman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Ghana avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area228.1 sq mi (590.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates6.3239°N, 0.5006°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Ghana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Mar 6, 1997 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana M4.4 92 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 82 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 81 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 137 km
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 74°F (24°C) 6.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in

Saman has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Saman

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Presbyterian Senior High School, Osino - - - -
New Nsutam Senior High/Technical School - - - -
Osino Presbyterian Senior High School - - - -
Saviour Senior High School, Osiem - - - -
St. Stephen's Presbyterian Senior High/Technical School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saman

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Saman

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eastern Regional Library0.0
Effiduase Community Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saman

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asuoso Market
Beads Market
Central Market
Effiduase Market
Koforidua Zongo Market
Kwabeng Market
Market
previous market square
Timber Market
Yam Market

Hotels in Saman

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexco Hotel
Linda Dor Hotel
Linda Dor Hotel
Royal Bleumich

Restaurants in Saman

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Linda Dor
Paradise

Train Stations in Saman

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bosuso

Bus Stations in Saman

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oseim taxi station
Osiem Junction

Gas Stations in Saman

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied
Cash Oil
Cash Oil
Engen
GH #10246592797
GH #10246592799
GH #10691788184
GH #11582932272
GH #12982816606
Goil
Gowell
Nasona
Wapco

Banks in Saman

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADB

Airports Near Saman

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kotoka International AirportACCLarge Airport
Ajena Airstrip-Small Airport
Kpong Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saman

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bosuso Post Office
Bunso Post Office
Osiem Post Office
Osino Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saman

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paradise Rest Stop Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Accra

🇬🇭 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 Saman

What is the population of Saman?

Saman has a population of 9,000 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 228.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saman?

Saman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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