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Largest Cities in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Ghana

Largest Cities — Ghana

1 Kumasi 02 2,544,530
2 Accra 01 1,963,264
3 Tamale 06 464,316
4 Takoradi 09 389,114
5 Sekondi 09 285,506
6 Cape Coast 04 212,426
7 Atsiaman 01 202,932
8 Ashaiman 01 190,972
9 Obuase 02 179,604
10 Tema 01 155,782
11 Koforidua 05 151,255
12 Teshi Old Town 01 144,013
13 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 138,872
14 Ho 08 130,701
15 Amanfrom 01 119,467
16 Medina Estates 01 101,207
17 Twifu Praso 04 100,851
18 Japekrom 13 96,000
19 Tema New Town 01 95,837
20 Sunyani 13 92,825
21 Hohoe 08 92,076
22 Jirapa 11 91,279
23 Kasoa 04 86,753
24 Gbawe 01 86,718
25 Techiman 14 84,074
26 Bolgatanga 10 81,958
27 Wa 11 78,107
28 Mandela 01 77,371
29 Bawku 10 76,459
30 Winneba 04 71,288
31 Ejura 02 70,807
32 Berekum 13 70,536
33 Nungua 01 70,483
34 Aflao 08 66,546
35 Yendi 06 64,676
36 Buduburam 04 63,217
37 Akim Oda 05 60,604
38 Swedru 04 54,417
39 Kintampo 14 53,711
40 Mampong 02 51,745
41 Adenta 01 50,652
42 Suhum 05 50,610
43 Tafo 02 50,457
44 Tarkwa 09 49,937
45 Lashibi 01 49,223
46 Nsawam 05 48,885
47 Dome 01 48,285
48 Nkawkaw 05 47,968
49 Agogo 02 46,089
50 Asamankese 05 46,061
51 Wankyi 13 45,877
52 Osu 01 44,000
53 Konongo 02 43,585
54 Dunkwa 04 42,737
55 Taifa 01 42,623
56 Mankesim 04 41,541
57 Savelugu 06 40,654
58 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 37,354
59 Assin Foso 04 37,230
60 New Achimota 01 37,116
61 Bibiani 18 36,487
62 Mim 12 36,211
63 Prestea 09 35,611
64 Esim 09 35,487
65 Nkoranza 14 35,401
66 Elmina 04 34,403
67 Bimbila 06 34,262
68 Anloga 08 34,050
69 Akwatia 05 33,784
70 Sakumona 01 32,886
71 Atebubu 14 32,641
72 Awoshi 01 32,426
73 Ahwiaa 02 32,163
74 Bekwai 02 32,082
75 Akatsi 08 31,981
76 Dzodze 08 30,905
77 Nsoatre 13 30,862
78 Effiduase 02 30,486
79 New Tafo 02 30,380
80 Yegyi 14 30,311
81 Kade 05 30,233
82 Anyinam 05 29,748
83 Atronie 13 29,748
84 Begoro 05 29,516
85 Kpandu 08 28,334
86 Salaga 17 25,472
87 Navrongo 10 25,470
88 Saltpond 04 24,689
89 Elubo 09 23,952
90 Damongo 17 23,544
91 Dambai 16 22,445
92 Goaso 12 21,798
93 Shama Junction 09 20,946
94 Apam 04 20,147
95 Foso 04 20,078
96 Aburi 05 18,399
97 Keta 08 18,077
98 Tepa 02 18,046
99 Nalerigu 15 17,440
100 Bechem 12 17,000

The largest cities in Ghana represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kumasi leads with a population of 2,544,530, followed by Accra and Tamale. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kumasi's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 01 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 46,061 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,646,730.

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