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Accra (orange) and the other large cities of Ghana
Accra lies in Greater Accra in Ghana at 5.56°N, 0.2°W, about 33 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Accra (UTC+0); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is smaller than Kumasi (2,544,530) and larger than Tamale (464,316). The largest city in Ghana is Kumasi with 2,544,530 people.
The nearest large city is Medina Estates, about 13 km away, followed by Gbawe (13 km).
Ghana as a whole has a live population of 35,884,280 (+1.8% a year) and ranks #46 of 238 countries — see the Ghana population page for the full statistics and the Ghana atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Accra
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Medina Estates Greater Accra | 13 km | 101,207 |
| Gbawe Greater Accra | 13 km | 86,718 |
| Mandela Greater Accra | 16 km | 77,371 |
| Atsiaman Greater Accra | 21 km | 202,932 |
| Amanfrom Greater Accra | 22 km | 119,467 |
| Tema Greater Accra | 24 km | 155,782 |
| Ashaiman Greater Accra | 24 km | 190,972 |
| Kasoa Central | 24 km | 86,753 |
Largest cities in Ghana
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Accra?
Accra has about 1,963,264 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Accra the capital of Ghana?
Yes — Accra is the national capital of Ghana.
How big is Accra compared with the rest of Ghana?
Its 1,963,264 residents are 5.5% of the 35,884,280 people living in Ghana today. Kumasi is larger with 2,544,530 people.
Where is Accra?
In Greater Accra, Ghana, at latitude 5.56 and longitude -0.2, 33 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Medina Estates (13 km), Gbawe (13 km), Mandela (16 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Accra Population 2026 — Ghana. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/ghana/accra/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/ghana/accra/">Accra Population 2026 — Ghana</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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