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Takoradi, Ghana
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Takoradi is a large city in Western, Ghana with a population of 389,114. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Takoradi
Sekondi-Takoradi is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It is the capital of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan District and the Western Region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the region's largest city as well as an industrial and commercial center, with a population of 245,382 people, according to the 2021 census. Since 2025 the mayor of the city and the metropolitan area has been Frederick F. Faidoo, a lawyer. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is the current member of parliament for Takoradi and Armah Blay Nyameke for Sekondi.
People
Climate
| Population | 389,114 |
| Population Density | 1,226 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.8982°, -1.7603° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Western |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.1 inches (1,552 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Takoradi
Takoradi is a large city in Ghana (Western) with a population of 389,114. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Takoradi
Takoradi has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.4°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1115 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 317.3 sq mi (821.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8982°N, 1.7603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in |
Takoradi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Takoradi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community University College Takoradi | University | — | — |
| Holy Child College of Education | College | — | — |
| Ideal college | College | — | — |
| Rigworld Training Center | College | — | Visit → |
| School of Railways and Infrastructure Development | University | — | — |
Schools in Takoradi
112+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbtur Fischer Catholic Primary and Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saint Parish School | — | — | — | — |
| Bethel Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Roman JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Axim Road JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Ghana Air Force Schools | — | — | — | — |
| St. Ignatius RC School | — | — | — | — |
| Naval Base Basic JSS | — | — | — | — |
| Naval Base Basic Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Beahu M/A School B | — | — | — | — |
| Asempah Junior College | — | — | — | — |
| Freeman Methodist Primary A and B Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Alpha and Omega International School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwabea Memorial Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Collins Avenue | — | — | — | — |
| Young Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Beahu M/A School A | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist senior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Dining Hall | — | — | — | — |
| T.D Department & Metal Workshop | — | — | — | — |
| Administration Block | — | — | — | — |
| Old Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| T.D Department & Metal Workshop | — | — | — | — |
| Old Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| New Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Takoradi Technical University | — | — | — | — |
| Ghana Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Apowa Methodist Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Chapel Hill School | — | — | — | — |
| Services Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Services Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Bedu-Addo Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Presby JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Takoradi Ridge International School | — | — | — | — |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church Primary & JHS, Takoradi | — | — | — | — |
| Tessark International School | — | — | — | — |
| Kingsbury International School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mary's Boys' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| cluster of schools | — | — | — | — |
| Bethel Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Bompeh Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Arbtur Fischer Catholic Primary and Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saint Parish School | — | — | — | — |
| Bethel Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Roman JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Axim Road JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Ghana Air Force Schools | — | — | — | — |
| St. Ignatius RC School | — | — | — | — |
| Naval Base Basic JSS | — | — | — | — |
| Naval Base Basic Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Health Regional Training Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Queen of Peace Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Beahu M/A School B | — | — | — | — |
| Asempah Junior College | — | — | — | — |
| Freeman Methodist Primary A and B Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Alpha and Omega International School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwabea Memorial Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Collins Avenue | — | — | — | — |
| Allah Zariya Islamic School | — | — | — | — |
| Prince of Wales School | — | — | — | — |
| Anaji Estate Key Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Young Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Aggrey Memorial JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Phronesis Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Forsbridge International School | — | — | — | — |
| The Sanctuary Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| West Icons Montessori International School | — | — | — | — |
| Fulfilled Life Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fulfilled Life Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Kasawarado Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Beahu M/A School A | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist senior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Dining Hall | — | — | — | — |
| T.D Department & Metal Workshop | — | — | — | — |
| Administration Block | — | — | — | — |
| Old Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| T.D Department & Metal Workshop | — | — | — | — |
| Old Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| New Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| Classroom Block | — | — | — | — |
| St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Takoradi Technical University | — | — | — | — |
| St. John's School | — | — | — | — |
| Ghana Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Apowa Methodist Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Chapel Hill School | — | — | — | — |
| Services Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Services Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Bedu-Addo Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Presby JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Takoradi Ridge International School | — | — | — | — |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church Primary & JHS, Takoradi | — | — | — | — |
| Tessark International School | — | — | — | — |
| Kingsbury International School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mary's Boys' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Judia Creche | — | — | — | — |
| Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Fijai Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ahantaman Girls' Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| cluster of schools | — | — | — | — |
| Bethel Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Takoradi Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Adiembra Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bompeh Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Diabene Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist Senior High School-Sekondi | — | — | — | — |
| Takoradi Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ketan Cluster of Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Anaji M/A Basic School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takoradi
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaGhana Fm | music | MP3 | |
| Parousia Radio | christian, gospel | MP3 192 kbps |
Libraries in Takoradi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shama Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takoradi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanful Clothing Line | |||||
| Amanful Clothing Line | |||||
| Amanful Clothing Line | |||||
| Daboase New Market Centre | |||||
| Takoradi Market Circle |
Hotels in Takoradi
36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Takoradi
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Takoradi
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Takoradi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Takoradi
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Takoradi
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Takoradi
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takoradi
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Takoradi
15 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takoradi
26 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takoradi
59 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Takoradi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Takoradi
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Takoradi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Takoradi
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Takoradi Airport | TKD | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Takoradi
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Axim Road Post Office | |
| Axim Road Post Office | |
| Effia Nkwanta Post Office | |
| Effiakuma Post Office | |
| Ketan Container Post Office | |
| Kojokrom Container Post Office | |
| Market Circle Post Office | |
| Market Circle Post Office | |
| Sekondi Post Office | |
| Takoradi Post Office | |
| Takoradi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Takoradi
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dohamm Clinic Limited | ||
| Marie Stopes International | ||
| Our Lady of Faith Clinic | ||
| Rabbito Clinic |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Takoradi
5 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dixcove's fort | ||
| Fort Batenstein | ||
| Fort Coenraadsburg | ||
| Fort San Sebastian | ||
| Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions (UNESCO) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takoradi
74 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint Parish Church | |
| All Saint Parish Church | |
| Apostolic Evangelical Vision Church | |
| Apostolic Faith Church | |
| Apostolic Faith Church | |
| Assemblies Of God | |
| Assemblies Of God | |
| Assemblies Of God Church, Word Miracle Centre | |
| Assemblies of God, West-Ridge, Takoradi | |
| Beahu Methodist Church | |
| Beahu Methodist Church | |
| Bethel Mehodist Church | |
| Bethel Mehodist Church | |
| Christian Divine Church | |
| Christian Divine Church | |
| Church Of Christ | |
| Church of Christ Kweikuma | |
| Church of Christ, Anaji | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Church of Pentecost Beahu Central |
Quick Facts
Around Takoradi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Takoradi
3 places within 15 km
- • Last Hour Beach
- • Vienna City Beach
- • Fort Orange
🇬🇭 About Ghana
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Takoradi
Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Takoradi?
Takoradi has a population of 389,114 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 1,226 people per square mile, spread across 317.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Takoradi?
Takoradi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.