Most Dense in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Ghana

1 Kumasi 02 39,803/mi²
2 Ashaiman 01 32,158/mi²
3 Accra 01 26,679/mi²
4 Ho 08 20,374/mi²
5 Tafo 02 14,797/mi²
6 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 10,598/mi²
7 New Tafo 02 8,909/mi²
8 Lashibi 01 4,667/mi²
9 Gbawe 01 3,032/mi²
10 Medina Estates 01 2,690/mi²
11 Tamale 06 2,520/mi²
12 Winneba 04 1,561/mi²
13 Sakumona 01 1,378/mi²
14 New Achimota 01 1,364/mi²
15 Teshi Old Town 01 1,351/mi²
16 Dome 01 1,314/mi²
17 Atsiaman 01 1,256/mi²
18 Takoradi 09 1,226/mi²
19 Adenta 01 1,015/mi²
20 Taifa 01 989/mi²
21 Akim Oda 05 973/mi²
22 Sekondi 09 900/mi²
23 Kasoa 04 740/mi²
24 Nsawam 05 696/mi²
25 Amanfrom 01 671/mi²
26 Nungua 01 661/mi²
27 Cape Coast 04 599/mi²
28 Obuase 02 570/mi²
29 Tema 01 510/mi²
30 Ahwiaa 02 474/mi²
31 Aflao 08 463/mi²
32 Mandela 01 435/mi²
33 Osu 01 413/mi²
34 Koforidua 05 402/mi²
35 Bawku 10 391/mi²
36 Wa 11 342/mi²
37 Sunyani 13 308/mi²
38 Suhum 05 307/mi²
39 Awoshi 01 304/mi²
40 Berekum 13 304/mi²
41 Tema New Town 01 302/mi²
42 Anloga 08 296/mi²
43 Bolgatanga 10 285/mi²
44 Hohoe 08 284/mi²
45 Swedru 04 278/mi²
46 Japekrom 13 270/mi²
47 Konongo 02 262/mi²
48 Shama Junction 09 253/mi²
49 Buduburam 04 251/mi²
50 Twifu Praso 04 225/mi²
51 Kpandu 08 214/mi²
52 Techiman 14 213/mi²
53 Mankesim 04 203/mi²
54 Elmina 04 202/mi²
55 Asamankese 05 201/mi²
56 Effiduase 02 195/mi²
57 Jirapa 11 173/mi²
58 Nkawkaw 05 170/mi²
59 Yendi 06 163/mi²
60 Dzodze 08 157/mi²
61 Akwatia 05 155/mi²
62 Foso 04 153/mi²
63 Aburi 05 150/mi²
64 Dunkwa 04 133/mi²
65 Akatsi 08 131/mi²
66 Bekwai 02 127/mi²
67 Atronie 13 122/mi²
68 Saltpond 04 121/mi²
69 Apam 04 114/mi²
70 Keta 08 106/mi²
71 Atebubu 14 100/mi²
72 Mampong 02 99/mi²
73 Nsoatre 13 98/mi²
74 Anyinam 05 97/mi²
75 Nkoranza 14 94/mi²
76 Ejura 02 94/mi²
77 Bibiani 18 90/mi²
78 Assin Foso 04 83/mi²
79 Mumford 04 79/mi²
80 Tarkwa 09 79/mi²
81 Kade 05 74/mi²
82 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 74/mi²
83 Begoro 05 74/mi²
84 Mim 12 71/mi²
85 Esim 09 69/mi²
86 Navrongo 10 65/mi²
87 Wankyi 13 61/mi²
88 Akropong 05 61/mi²
89 Akim Swedru 05 60/mi²
90 Agogo 02 59/mi²
91 Sefwi 02 56/mi²
92 Tepa 02 56/mi²
93 Bechem 12 56/mi²
94 Kibi 05 50/mi²
95 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 46/mi²
96 Prestea 09 45/mi²
97 Yegyi 14 45/mi²
98 Savelugu 06 42/mi²
99 Goaso 12 42/mi²
100 Saman 05 39/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Ghana pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kumasi leads with 39,803 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kumasi has 39,803 people per square mile - that's roughly 62 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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