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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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 95,837 |
| Population Density | 302 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6540°, 0.0264° |
| 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 | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6540°N, 0.0264°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 | — | — | 99 km |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| 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 Tema New Town
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Tema Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Balme Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tema New Town
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Tema New Town
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tema New Town
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tema New Town
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tema New Town
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tema New Town
18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tema New Town
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tema New Town
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Kasapreko | ||||
| Kasapreko |
Stadiums & Teams in Tema New Town
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | Large Airport |
| Ajena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kpong Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tema New Town
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
Around Tema New Town
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tema New Town
3 places within 15 km
- • Aquarium Marshall
- • Nighty Beach
- • Eyum Royal Palace
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently 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.