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Tafo, Ghana
Ashanti · Ghana
Tafo is a mid-size city in Ashanti, Ghana with a population of 50,457. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tafo
Tafo is a town in Kumasi Metropolitan District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana near the regional capital Kumasi. Tafo is the thirtieth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 60,919 people. Because of the town's population and housing development in recent years, it is debatable whether Tafo is still regarded as a separate town, or already a suburb of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti region. The town is near Kumasi, with a distance of approximately 3.3 kilometers to the center of a similar name sounding village named New Tafo and must be distinguished from Tafo. Tarkwa is located just 4.6 km away from Tafo. The city center of Kumasi is located approximately 9.8 kilometers away. Tafo is one of the urban constituencies of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. The town's parliamentary candidate shall have one direct seat to the Parliament of Ghana.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,457 |
| Population Density | 14,797 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.7316°, -1.6137° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Ashanti |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tafo
Tafo is a mid-size city in Ghana (Ashanti) with a population of 50,457. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Tafo
Tafo has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1336 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7316°N, 1.6137°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in |
Tafo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Tafo
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious International School, Old Site | - | - | - | - |
| Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kovac Hill Educational Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Nel INT School | - | - | - | - |
| Progressive Shalom International School - New Site | - | - | - | - |
| Wealth Creation Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Azariya Islamic Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pentecost Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Angel Educational Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Modern INT School | - | - | - | - |
| Enduring Victory International School | - | - | - | - |
| B. Quayson Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Precious International School, New Site | - | - | - | - |
| Morning Star International School | - | - | - | - |
| Glorious International School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohwim M/A school | - | - | - | - |
| Rockanje Presbyterian Experimental Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Old Tafo Methodist Prim A,B, & JHS | - | - | - | - |
| Modern INT School | - | - | - | - |
| Modern INT School | - | - | - | - |
| Lovers Preparatory/Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Salvation Army School | - | - | - | - |
| Adadiem M/A Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Adadiem M/A JHS | - | - | - | - |
| Calvary Temple A/G School | - | - | - | - |
| Kumasi Girls' Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Abrepo JHS School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Sarpong International JHS | - | - | - | - |
| Anomangye M/A Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Abena Kwabena Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Scales Adventist Preparatory JHS | - | - | - | - |
| Kwasi Oppong Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Angel Educational Complex Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tafo
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| citi fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yediem Radio | gospel, highlife | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Meyah Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tafo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Ghana Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Manhyia Palace Museum | ||||
| Manhyia Palace Museum | ||||
| Okomfo Anokye Sword Site | ||||
| Okomfo Anokye Sword Site | ||||
| Opoku Ware II Museum | ||||
| Prempeh II Jubilee Museum | ||||
| Prempeh II Jubilee Museum |
Libraries in Tafo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboabo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aboabo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashanti Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College of Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College of Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Effiduase District District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FoSS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FoSS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gambrah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwame Addo Kuffour Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwame Addo Kuffour Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Prempeh II Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rev. A. D. Lewis Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tafo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrepo Market | |||||
| Abuakwa Main Market | |||||
| Aburaso Market Square | |||||
| Agogo Market | |||||
| Agogo Market | |||||
| Ahodwo Market | |||||
| Ahodwo Market | |||||
| Anloga Market | |||||
| Anomangyefie Market | |||||
| Aprade Market | |||||
| Asafo Market | |||||
| Asokore Mampong market | |||||
| Asokore Market(Main Wing) | |||||
| Asokore Market(Wing A) | |||||
| Asokore Market(Wing B) | |||||
| Atonsu Market | |||||
| Atonsu Market | |||||
| Atonsu New Market | |||||
| Atonsu New Market | |||||
| Ayeduase Market | |||||
| Ayigya Market | |||||
| Bantama Market | |||||
| Boadi Market | |||||
| Boadi Market | |||||
| Bohyen Market | |||||
| Bokro Market | |||||
| Bokro Market | |||||
| Effiduasi Market | |||||
| Kejetia | |||||
| Kejetia Market | |||||
| Kejetia Market | |||||
| Kropo Market | |||||
| Kwapra Market | |||||
| Maakro Market | |||||
| Maakro Market | |||||
| Moro Market | |||||
| Moro Market | |||||
| Onion Market | |||||
| Onion Market | |||||
| Race Course | |||||
| Santasi Market | |||||
| Sepe market | |||||
| Sepe market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Suame Market | |||||
| Suame Market | |||||
| Suame Market (Post Office) | |||||
| Tafo 4 Miles Market | |||||
| Tanoso market Entrance | |||||
| Tanoso market Entrance |
Hotels in Tafo
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tafo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tafo
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tafo
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tafo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tafo
33 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tafo
25 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tafo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Yara Sports Stadium | ||
| Paa Joe Stadium |
Airports Near Tafo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Prempeh I International Airport | KMS | Large Airport |
| Sunyani Airport | NYI | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tafo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akropong Kumasi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Tafo
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Amerilife Spine Clinic | ||
| Anomangye Specialist Hospital | ||
| Bomso Clinic | ||
| Cocoa Clinic | ||
| Dr. Mensah | ||
| KMA Clinic | ||
| Mac Hill Special Clinic | ||
| Magazine Clinic | ||
| Royal Medical Agency Clinic | ||
| St. Edward's Clinic | ||
| Victory Martenity/Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tafo
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Achiase SDA Church | |
| Assemblies of God - Revival Temple Assembly | |
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Bethel Methodist Church | |
| Body of Perfect Love Chapel | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Christ Embassy | |
| Christain Hope Ministry International | |
| Christian Hope Ministry International English Service | |
| Church of Christ - Tarkwa-Maakro | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Daniel Victory Church | |
| Deeper Life Bible Church | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | |
| Fundamental Baptist Church International | |
| Greener Word Baptist | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Tafo
10 places within 15 km
- • Asafo Ahenfie
- • Asokore Mampong Chief Palace
- • Asokwa Stool House
- • Ayigya Palace
- • Kwapra Chiefs Palace
- + 4 more
- • FABI
🇬🇭 About Ghana
Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tafo
What is the population of Tafo?
Tafo has a population of 50,457 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 14,797 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tafo?
Tafo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches.