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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 Kete Krachi 16 11,000
8 Akropong 05 11,096
9 Mumford 04 13,983
10 Sefwi 02 14,206
11 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 17,000
12 Bechem 12 17,000
13 Nalerigu 15 17,440
14 Tepa 02 18,046
15 Keta 08 18,077
16 Aburi 05 18,399
17 Foso 04 20,078
18 Apam 04 20,147
19 Shama Junction 09 20,946
20 Goaso 12 21,798
21 Dambai 16 22,445
22 Damongo 17 23,544
23 Elubo 09 23,952
24 Saltpond 04 24,689
25 Navrongo 10 25,470
26 Salaga 17 25,472
27 Kpandu 08 28,334
28 Begoro 05 29,516
29 Atronie 13 29,748
30 Anyinam 05 29,748
31 Kade 05 30,233
32 Yegyi 14 30,311
33 New Tafo 02 30,380
34 Effiduase 02 30,486
35 Nsoatre 13 30,862
36 Dzodze 08 30,905
37 Akatsi 08 31,981
38 Bekwai 02 32,082
39 Ahwiaa 02 32,163
40 Awoshi 01 32,426
41 Atebubu 14 32,641
42 Sakumona 01 32,886
43 Akwatia 05 33,784
44 Anloga 08 34,050
45 Bimbila 06 34,262
46 Elmina 04 34,403
47 Nkoranza 14 35,401
48 Esim 09 35,487
49 Prestea 09 35,611
50 Mim 12 36,211
51 Bibiani 18 36,487
52 New Achimota 01 37,116
53 Assin Foso 04 37,230
54 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 37,354
55 Savelugu 06 40,654
56 Mankesim 04 41,541
57 Taifa 01 42,623
58 Dunkwa 04 42,737
59 Konongo 02 43,585
60 Osu 01 44,000
61 Wankyi 13 45,877
62 Asamankese 05 46,061
63 Agogo 02 46,089
64 Nkawkaw 05 47,968
65 Dome 01 48,285
66 Nsawam 05 48,885
67 Lashibi 01 49,223
68 Tarkwa 09 49,937
69 Tafo 02 50,457
70 Suhum 05 50,610
71 Adenta 01 50,652
72 Mampong 02 51,745
73 Kintampo 14 53,711
74 Swedru 04 54,417
75 Akim Oda 05 60,604
76 Buduburam 04 63,217
77 Yendi 06 64,676
78 Aflao 08 66,546
79 Nungua 01 70,483
80 Berekum 13 70,536
81 Ejura 02 70,807
82 Winneba 04 71,288
83 Bawku 10 76,459
84 Mandela 01 77,371
85 Wa 11 78,107
86 Bolgatanga 10 81,958
87 Techiman 14 84,074
88 Gbawe 01 86,718
89 Kasoa 04 86,753
90 Jirapa 11 91,279
91 Hohoe 08 92,076
92 Sunyani 13 92,825
93 Tema New Town 01 95,837
94 Japekrom 13 96,000
95 Twifu Praso 04 100,851
96 Medina Estates 01 101,207
97 Amanfrom 01 119,467
98 Ho 08 130,701
99 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 138,872
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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