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Tema New Town, Ghana

Greater Accra · Ghana

Tema New Town is a mid-size city in Greater Accra, Ghana with a population of 95,837. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

95,837 Population 302/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Accra Timezone

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About Tema New Town

Tema New Town

Tema is a city on the Bight of Benin and Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the capital city; Accra, in the region of Greater Accra, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2013, Tema is the eleventh most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of approximately 161,612 people – a marked decrease from its 2005 figure of 209,000. The Greenwich Meridian passes directly through the city. It also had the Meridian Rock. Tema is locally nicknamed the "Harbour City" because of its status as Ghana's largest seaport. It consists of 25 different communities which are numbered accordingly with each of them having easy access to the basic amenities.

People

Population95,837
Density302/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population95,837
Population Density302 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates5.6540°, 0.0264°
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Country🇬🇭 Ghana
State / ProvinceGreater Accra
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tema New Town

Tema New Town is a mid-size city in Ghana (Greater Accra) with a population of 95,837. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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 34.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.

Climate in Tema New Town

Tema New Town 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.8° 9.4
Feb 29.3°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.1° 19.9
Mar 29.4°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.1° 57.4
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 25.6° / 32.7° 82.8
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.9° 148.6
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.9° 167.0
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 28.9° 59.5
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 22.9° / 28.6° 18.9
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.7° 45.6
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24° / 31° 81.9
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.1° 44.6
Dec 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.4° 33.5
Tema New Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Ghana avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates5.6540°N, 0.0264°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Ghana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 24, 2020.

Mar 6, 1997 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana M4.4 41 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 41 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 38 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 3.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in

Tema New Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Tema New Town

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Naval Base School
Adjetey Ansah Junior High School
SDA School
Leonardo School
Methodist School
St Peter's Catholic School
Manhean TMA School
Kokompe School Park
Tema Happy Home School Complex
Anglican School Complex
St. Joseph Anglican Basic School
SDA Basic School
St. Peter Damian Catholic School
Kpone Community Senior High School
Tema Manhean Senior High/Technical School
Shining Star School Complex
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Radio Stations near Tema New Town

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 Tema New Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Tema New Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accra Children's Library0.0
Accra Children's Library0.0
American Corner Agbogba0.0
Commonwealth Hall Library0.0
Ghana Library Authority, Head Office0.0
Ghana Library Authority, Head Office0.0
Ghana Publishing Company0.0
Ghana Publishing Company0.0
Hall Library0.0
Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu0.0
Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu0.0
Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD)0.0
Maamobi Community Library0.0
Maamobi Community Library0.0
New Library Complex0.0
Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center0.0
Nungua Community Library0.0
Old School Library0.0
Osu Children's Library0.0
Osu Children's Library0.0
Tema Library0.0
Teshie Branch Library0.0
Teshie Branch Library0.0
The Balme Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tema New Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
37 Market
37 Market
Abokobi Market
Afariwa
Afariwa
ahwerase market
Ashaiman Main Market
Baatsona market
Baatsona market
Central Market
Central Market
Community 1 Market
Community 1 Market
Community 4 Night Market
Community 4 Night Market
Community 8 Market
Community 8 Market
Community 9 market
European Fish Market
European Fish Market
Food vendors
Haatso Yam Market
Kantamanto Market
Kisseman Market
Kisseman Market
La Main Market
La Main Market
Madina Market
Makola Market
Makola Market
Malata Market (Crab Seller)
Malata Market (Crab Seller)
Mallam Atta 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
Salaga Market
Tsui Bleo Market

Hotels in Tema New Town

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Escape Hotel
LaTua Villas
Mac
Meridian
Sealane Hotel
Shanghai Guest House

Restaurants in Tema New Town

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quavs Place

Clinics in Tema New Town

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Medical Centre

Train Stations in Tema New Town

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Community 1 Train Station
Tema Fishing Harbour Train Station
Tema Harbour Train Station

Bus Stations in Tema New Town

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GH #1285191175
GH #2018321246
GH #4324512074
Manhean Bus Station
New Town Station
Prampram Station
Tro-Tros to Accra

Gas Stations in Tema New Town

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BF Petroleum
Engen
GH #12821115035
GH #5670015403
GH #6324846785
GH #6324846786
GH #6324846886
Goil
Gulf Energy
Infin
Lubcon Oil
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Top Oil
Total
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Banks in Tema New Town

27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Absa
access
Access Bank
ADB
CAL Bank
CalBank
Damgbe Rural Bank Kpone
Ecobank
Ecobank
Fidelity Bank
First National Bank
GCB
GCB Bank
GCB Bank
GT Bank
International Commercial Bank
National Investment Bank
National Investment Bank
OmniBSIC
Opportunity International Savings and Loans
Republic Bank
Sahel Sahara
Societe Generale Ghana
Stanbic Bank
UBA
UBA
Zenith Bank

Breweries in Tema New Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Accra Brewery Limited
Accra Brewery Limited
Kasapreko
Kasapreko

Stadiums & Teams in Tema New Town

TeamLeagueDivision
Accra Sports Stadium
Accra Turf Club
El-Wak Stadium
Mandela Park
Nicholson Stadium
Tema Stadium
Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium
University of Ghana Sports Stadium

Airports Near Tema New Town

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kotoka International AirportACCLarge Airport
Ajena AirstripSmall Airport
Kpong AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tema New Town

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Central University Post Office
Prampram Post Office
Tema Community 1 Post Office
Tema New Town Post Office
Tema Shopping Centre Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tema New Town

56 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acheampong Specialist Clinic
Adabraka clinic
Afenyo Memorial Hospital
Airport Clinic Limited
Airport Clinic Limited
All Care Medical Center
Ashaiman Poly Clinic
Caiquo Hospital
Celestial Medicare Clinic
Chiropractic & Wellness Centres
Club Road Clinic
Dar-bem Clinic
Darpong Clinic
Diagnostic Centre
Diamed Diagnostical and Treatment Center
Dons Medical Services
Dua Clinic
Eastwing Clinic
Efan Victory Clinic
Emmanuel Eye Clinic
G.P.H.A Clinic Tema
GBC Clinic
Givers Scientic Herbal Clinic
Happy Health Haven
Healthnet Clinic
James Town Usher 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
Port Medical Centre
Pro-Life Medical Center
Quality Care
Ramona Clinic
Royal Star Clinic and Diagnostic Center
Shalina
SIC Bob Freeman Clinic
Sina Zuwina Herbal Center
Solace Hospital
St Florence 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 Tema New Town

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Apostolic Church
Christ Apostolic Church, Kpone
Christ Embassy
Church Mission House
Church of Pentecost, Maranatha Assembly
Church of Pentocost Kpone Central
Kingdom of Jehovah Hall
Lighthouse Chapel International
Mt. Sinai Methodist Church
New Life Outreach Ministry
Presbitarian Church of Ghana
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St Nicholas Orthodox Church
St Peter's Catholic Church
St. John Methodist Church
St. Peter Damian Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Divine Apostolic Church
Victorious Child Ministry

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Accra

Around Tema New Town

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 38
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 8
Cafes 1
Bars 6
Supermarkets 5
Banks 42
Hotels 7
Parks 3
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 25

Things to See Near Tema New Town

3 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Aquarium Marshall
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Nighty Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Eyum Royal Palace

🇬🇭 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 Tema New Town

What is the population of Tema New Town?

Tema New Town has a population of 95,837 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 302 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tema New Town?

Tema New Town 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 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

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