Smallest Cities in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Ghana

1 Kpandae 06 8,652
2 Aboso 09 8,790
3 Saman 05 9,000
4 Mpraeso 05 9,007
5 Kibi 05 9,399
6 Akim Swedru 05 10,000
7 Nalerigu 15 10,698
8 Kete Krachi 16 11,000
9 Akropong 05 11,096
10 Mumford 04 13,983
11 Sefwi 02 14,206
12 Damongo 17 14,442
13 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 17,000
14 Bechem 12 17,000
15 Tepa 02 18,046
16 Aburi 05 18,399
17 Foso 04 20,078
18 Apam 04 20,147
19 Shama Junction 09 20,946
20 Goaso 12 21,146
21 Keta 08 22,739
22 Elubo 09 23,952
23 Saltpond 04 24,689
24 Navrongo 10 25,470
25 Salaga 17 25,472
26 Dambai 16 26,873
27 Kpandu 08 28,334
28 Begoro 05 29,516
29 Atronie 13 29,748
30 Anyinam 05 29,748
31 Lashibi 01 30,193
32 Kade 05 30,233
33 Yegyi 14 30,311
34 New Tafo 02 30,380
35 Effiduase 02 30,486
36 Nsoatre 13 30,862
37 Dzodze 08 30,905
38 Bimbila 06 31,400
39 Savelugu 06 31,704
40 Akatsi 08 31,981
41 Bekwai 02 32,082
42 Ahwiaa 02 32,163
43 Awoshi 01 32,426
44 Sakumona 01 32,886
45 Akwatia 05 33,784
46 Anloga 08 34,050
47 Elmina 04 34,403
48 Tarkwa 09 34,941
49 Nkoranza 14 35,401
50 Esim 09 35,487
51 Prestea 09 35,611
52 Mim 12 36,211
53 Bibiani 18 36,487
54 Agogo 02 36,797
55 New Achimota 01 37,116
56 Assin Foso 04 37,230
57 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 37,354
58 Mankesim 04 41,541
59 Mampong 02 42,037
60 Taifa 01 42,623
61 Dunkwa 04 42,737
62 Konongo 02 43,585
63 Osu 01 44,000
64 Wankyi 13 45,877
65 Asamankese 05 46,061
66 Nkawkaw 05 47,968
67 Nsawam 05 48,885
68 Tafo 02 50,457
69 Suhum 05 50,610
70 Adenta 01 50,652
71 Yendi 06 51,339
72 Kintampo 14 53,711
73 Swedru 04 54,417
74 Hohoe 08 56,202
75 Dome 01 56,655
76 Akim Oda 05 60,604
77 Bawku 10 61,151
78 Buduburam 04 63,217
79 Aflao 08 66,546
80 Techiman 14 67,241
81 Nungua 01 70,483
82 Berekum 13 70,536
83 Ejura 02 70,807
84 Winneba 04 71,288
85 Sunyani 13 75,366
86 Mandela 01 77,371
87 Gbawe 01 86,718
88 Kasoa 04 86,753
89 Bolgatanga 10 89,255
90 Jirapa 11 91,279
91 Tema New Town 01 95,837
92 Japekrom 13 96,000
93 Twifu Praso 04 100,851
94 Atebubu 14 105,938
95 Wa 11 107,214
96 Medina Estates 01 112,888
97 Amanfrom 01 119,467
98 Ho 08 125,914
99 Koforidua 05 127,334
100 Teshi Old Town 01 144,013

The smallest cities in Ghana (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kpandae has a population of just 8,652. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 8,652 residents, Kpandae is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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