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Taifa, Ghana
Greater Accra · Ghana
Taifa is a mid-size city in Greater Accra, Ghana with a population of 42,623. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Taifa
The taifas were the independent Muslim principalities and kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, referred to by Muslims as al-Andalus, that emerged from the decline and fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba between 1009 and 1031. They were a recurring feature of al-Andalus history.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,623 |
| Population Density | 989 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6583°, -0.2522° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇠Ghana |
| State / Province | Greater Accra |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Taifa
Taifa is a mid-size city in Ghana (Greater Accra) with a population of 42,623. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 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 36.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Taifa
Taifa 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6583°N, 0.2522°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Taifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Taifa
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hill School of Nursing | - | - | - | - |
| Herman Osam Affainie Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Katapor M/A Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Anglican Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Living Spring SDA School | - | - | - | - |
| Special Grace Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hill View Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Queen of Heaven Academy Pokuase | - | - | - | - |
| Educare International School | - | - | - | - |
| Southgate | - | - | - | - |
| The Intellectuals School | - | - | - | - |
| New Quality Creation Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Amamorley community town | - | - | - | - |
| Seven Day Adventist Preparatory/ Junior High School Ofankor | - | - | - | - |
| Amamorley Basic MA | - | - | - | - |
| Rev John Teye Memorial Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Silicon Valley School | - | - | - | - |
| Wings Of A Dove Remedial School | - | - | - | - |
| Ofankor D/A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Silicon Valley International School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Taifa
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 Taifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Taifa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Accra Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| American Corner Agbogba | 0.0 | |||||
| Commonwealth Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Library Authority, Head Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Library Authority, Head Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Publishing Company | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Publishing Company | 0.0 | |||||
| Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu | 0.0 | |||||
| Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu | 0.0 | |||||
| Korle Gonno Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Korle Gonno Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwabenya Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwabenya Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD) | 0.0 | |||||
| Maamobi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maamobi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Nungua Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokuase community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokuase community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tema Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Balme Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taifa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Market | |||||
| 37 Market | |||||
| Abeka Market | |||||
| Abokobi Market | |||||
| Achimota Market | |||||
| Afariwa | |||||
| Afariwa | |||||
| Agbogbloshie Onion Market | |||||
| ahwerase market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Ashaiman Main Market | |||||
| Baatsona market | |||||
| Baatsona market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Community 4 Night Market | |||||
| Community 4 Night Market | |||||
| Community 8 Market | |||||
| Community 8 Market | |||||
| Community 9 market | |||||
| Dansoman Market | |||||
| Dansoman Market | |||||
| Dome Market | |||||
| Food vendors | |||||
| Galilea Market | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Odumase Market | |||||
| Oduponkpehe Ofaakor New Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Sabon Zongo Market | |||||
| Sabon Zongo Market | |||||
| Salaga Market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Tsui Bleo Market | |||||
| Tuesday Market |
Hotels in Taifa
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taifa
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Taifa
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Taifa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Taifa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taifa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taifa
37 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taifa
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Taifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Guinness Ghana Brewery | ||||
| Kasapreko | ||||
| Kasapreko |
Stadiums & Teams in Taifa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Taifa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | Large Airport |
| Ajena Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kpong Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taifa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kwabenya Post Office | |
| Ofankor Post Office | |
| Taifa North Post Office | |
| Taifa Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Taifa
68 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Edith's Maternity Home | ||
| 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 | ||
| Kotoku 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 | ||
| 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 Taifa
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church | |
| Apostle Continuation Church International | |
| Apostles Reformation Church (ARC) | |
| Assembles Of God | |
| Celestial Church Of Christ | |
| Christ Vineyard Christian Centre | |
| Christian Faith Chapel International | |
| COC | |
| Emmanueal Methodist Church | |
| ICGC - Acts Temple | |
| ICGC Faith Temple | |
| International Central Gospel Church | |
| Jehovah Shammah Assemblies of God | |
| Miracle Chapel International | |
| Miracle Chapel International | |
| Miracle Gospel Worship Center (Accra Branch) | |
| Mount Calvary Cross Ministry | |
| New Creation Church | |
| Power Of Christ Covenant Church | |
| Praise Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Taifa
What is the population of Taifa?
Taifa has a population of 42,623 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 989 people per square mile, spread across 43.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Taifa?
Taifa 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 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.