Oldest Cities in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Ghana

1 Aboso 09 21.4

2 Aburi 05 21.4

3 Accra 01 21.4

4 Adenta 01 21.4

5 Aflao 08 21.4

6 Agogo 02 21.4

7 Ahwiaa 02 21.4

8 Akatsi 08 21.4

9 Akim Oda 05 21.4

10 Akim Swedru 05 21.4

11 Akropong 05 21.4

12 Akwatia 05 21.4

13 Amanfrom 01 21.4

14 Anloga 08 21.4

15 Anyinam 05 21.4

16 Apam 04 21.4

17 Asamankese 05 21.4

18 Ashaiman 01 21.4

19 Assin Foso 04 21.4

20 Atebubu 14 21.4

21 Atronie 13 21.4

22 Atsiaman 01 21.4

23 Awoshi 01 21.4

24 Bawku 10 21.4

25 Bechem 12 21.4

26 Begoro 05 21.4

27 Bekwai 02 21.4

28 Berekum 13 21.4

29 Bibiani 18 21.4

30 Bimbila 06 21.4

31 Bolgatanga 10 21.4

32 Buduburam 04 21.4

33 Cape Coast 04 21.4

34 Dambai 16 21.4

35 Damongo 17 21.4

36 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 21.4

37 Dome 01 21.4

38 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 21.4

39 Dunkwa 04 21.4

40 Dzodze 08 21.4

41 Effiduase 02 21.4

42 Ejura 02 21.4

43 Elmina 04 21.4

44 Elubo 09 21.4

45 Esim 09 21.4

46 Foso 04 21.4

47 Gbawe 01 21.4

48 Goaso 12 21.4

49 Ho 08 21.4

50 Hohoe 08 21.4

51 Japekrom 13 21.4

52 Jirapa 11 21.4

53 Kade 05 21.4

54 Kasoa 04 21.4

55 Keta 08 21.4

56 Kete Krachi 16 21.4

57 Kibi 05 21.4

58 Kintampo 14 21.4

59 Koforidua 05 21.4

60 Konongo 02 21.4

61 Kpandae 06 21.4

62 Kpandu 08 21.4

63 Kumasi 02 21.4

64 Lashibi 01 21.4

65 Mampong 02 21.4

66 Mandela 01 21.4

67 Mankesim 04 21.4

68 Medina Estates 01 21.4

69 Mim 12 21.4

70 Mpraeso 05 21.4

71 Mumford 04 21.4

72 Nalerigu 15 21.4

73 Navrongo 10 21.4

74 New Achimota 01 21.4

75 New Tafo 02 21.4

76 Nkawkaw 05 21.4

77 Nkoranza 14 21.4

78 Nsawam 05 21.4

79 Nsoatre 13 21.4

80 Nungua 01 21.4

81 Obuase 02 21.4

82 Osu 01 21.4

83 Prestea 09 21.4

84 Sakumona 01 21.4

85 Salaga 17 21.4

86 Saltpond 04 21.4

87 Saman 05 21.4

88 Savelugu 06 21.4

89 Sefwi 02 21.4

90 Sekondi 09 21.4

91 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 21.4

92 Shama Junction 09 21.4

93 Suhum 05 21.4

94 Sunyani 13 21.4

95 Swedru 04 21.4

96 Tafo 02 21.4

97 Taifa 01 21.4

98 Takoradi 09 21.4

99 Tamale 06 21.4

100 Tarkwa 09 21.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Ghana often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Aboso has a median age of 21.4 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Aboso's residents are over 21.4 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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