Aflao Population 2026

Aflao has a population of 66,546, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Volta. Roughly 0.2% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aflao (capital Accra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

66,546

Rank in Ghana

#32

Coordinates

6.12°N, 1.19°E

~9 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

166 km

103 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Volta

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Ho	130,701	#13
Hohoe	92,076	#20
Anloga	34,050	#64
Akatsi	31,981	#70
Dzodze	30,905	#71
Kpandu	28,334	#79
Keta	18,077	#92

Cities near Aflao

Dzodze30,905 people · ~25 km away
Keta18,077 people · ~32 km away
Akatsi31,981 people · ~43 km away
Anloga34,050 people · ~49 km away
Ho130,701 people · ~96 km away
Tema New Town95,837 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aflao?

Aflao has a population of 66,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Aflao in?

Aflao is located in Volta, Ghana.

Is Aflao the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 166 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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