Largest Cities in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Ghana Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Ghana

1 Kumasi 02 3,903,480
2 Accra 01 1,782,150
3 Tamale 06 729,768
4 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 539,548
5 Takoradi 09 389,114
6 Sekondi 09 285,506
7 Ashaiman 01 208,060
8 Atsiaman 01 202,932
9 Cape Coast 04 189,925
10 Obuase 02 180,460
11 Tema 01 161,612
12 Teshi Old Town 01 144,013
13 Koforidua 05 127,334
14 Ho 08 125,914
15 Amanfrom 01 119,467
16 Medina Estates 01 112,888
17 Wa 11 107,214
18 Atebubu 14 105,938
19 Twifu Praso 04 100,851
20 Japekrom 13 96,000
21 Tema New Town 01 95,837
22 Jirapa 11 91,279
23 Bolgatanga 10 89,255
24 Kasoa 04 86,753
25 Gbawe 01 86,718
26 Mandela 01 77,371
27 Sunyani 13 75,366
28 Winneba 04 71,288
29 Ejura 02 70,807
30 Berekum 13 70,536
31 Nungua 01 70,483
32 Techiman 14 67,241
33 Aflao 08 66,546
34 Buduburam 04 63,217
35 Bawku 10 61,151
36 Akim Oda 05 60,604
37 Dome 01 56,655
38 Hohoe 08 56,202
39 Swedru 04 54,417
40 Kintampo 14 53,711
41 Yendi 06 51,339
42 Adenta 01 50,652
43 Suhum 05 50,610
44 Tafo 02 50,457
45 Nsawam 05 48,885
46 Nkawkaw 05 47,968
47 Asamankese 05 46,061
48 Wankyi 13 45,877
49 Osu 01 44,000
50 Konongo 02 43,585
51 Dunkwa 04 42,737
52 Taifa 01 42,623
53 Mampong 02 42,037
54 Mankesim 04 41,541
55 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 37,354
56 Assin Foso 04 37,230
57 New Achimota 01 37,116
58 Agogo 02 36,797
59 Bibiani 18 36,487
60 Mim 12 36,211
61 Prestea 09 35,611
62 Esim 09 35,487
63 Nkoranza 14 35,401
64 Tarkwa 09 34,941
65 Elmina 04 34,403
66 Anloga 08 34,050
67 Akwatia 05 33,784
68 Sakumona 01 32,886
69 Awoshi 01 32,426
70 Ahwiaa 02 32,163
71 Bekwai 02 32,082
72 Akatsi 08 31,981
73 Savelugu 06 31,704
74 Bimbila 06 31,400
75 Dzodze 08 30,905
76 Nsoatre 13 30,862
77 Effiduase 02 30,486
78 New Tafo 02 30,380
79 Yegyi 14 30,311
80 Kade 05 30,233
81 Lashibi 01 30,193
82 Anyinam 05 29,748
83 Atronie 13 29,748
84 Begoro 05 29,516
85 Kpandu 08 28,334
86 Dambai 16 26,873
87 Salaga 17 25,472
88 Navrongo 10 25,470
89 Saltpond 04 24,689
90 Elubo 09 23,952
91 Keta 08 22,739
92 Goaso 12 21,146
93 Shama Junction 09 20,946
94 Apam 04 20,147
95 Foso 04 20,078
96 Aburi 05 18,399
97 Tepa 02 18,046
98 Bechem 12 17,000
99 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 17,000
100 Damongo 17 14,442

The largest cities in Ghana represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kumasi leads with a population of 3,903,480, 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 3 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 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 43,585 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 7,344,060.

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