The Republic of Ghana is a democratic country located in West Africa. The country is currently divided into 10 regions with
Seen as the gate way to Africa due to its structure and location, its people are known for their hospitability. It is bounded on the west by Ivory Coast, east by Togo and north by Burkina Faso. The Atlantic sea is its neighbor to the south. Its population is estimated to be 2.7 million with multicultural ethnic groups.
These are the top 10 largest cities in Ghana according to 2013 population census;
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- Accra
Accra in the Greater Accra Region, is by far the best city with the largest population. With a total population of 2,291,352, the capital city is the hub of the country.
- Kumasi
The second largest city in Ghana is Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. One of the best 10 cities, it has a population of 2, 069,350. A city filled with rich Ashanti culture and tourist sites such as the Manhyia Palace (seat of Asantehene).
- Tamale
Located in the northern part of Ghana, it has a population of 562,919. Tamale is the hub of economic activities in the North.
- Sekondi- Tarkoradi
With a population of 445,205 it the 4 largest and top city in Ghana. The oil city is located in the western region of Ghana.
- Sunyani
The food belt of the country, Sunyani is found in the Brong Ahafo Region. It’s no surprise that this city makes it to the list of the top 10 cities in Ghana with a population of 248,496.
- Cape Coast
Home to the Fanti’s, this sea side town with a population of 227,269 is one of the best 10 cities in Ghana. Filled with numerous tourist sites such as the CapeCoast castle and Kakum Park, it’s an interesting place to visit whenever you find yourself in Ghana.
- Obuasi
Obuasi gold, the city which myth has it that, its streets are lined with Gold. It also in the Ashanti Region with a population of 180,334. It makes the list of the top 10 best cities in Ghana as the 8 largest city by population.
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- Teshie
Located in the Greater Accra Region, Teshie is a densely populated area due to its close proximity with the Country’s capital. With a population of 176,597, Teshie is one the top 10 best cities in Ghana
- Tema
The main industrial city of the country, Tema has a population of 161,612 and is the 9 largest city in the country. Seen as one of the 10 top cities in Ghana, it houses a lot of companies and warehouses with serves the country as a whole.
- Koforidua
‘Kof town’ as it is fondly called ends our list for the top 10 best cities in the country. Koforidua has a population of 130,810.