Akatsi Population 2026

Akatsi has a population of 31,981, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Volta. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,981

Rank in Ghana

#70

Coordinates

6.13°N, 0.80°E

~55 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

127 km

79 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Volta

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Ho	130,701	#13
Hohoe	92,076	#20
Aflao	66,546	#32
Anloga	34,050	#64
Dzodze	30,905	#71
Kpandu	28,334	#79
Keta	18,077	#92

Cities near Akatsi

Dzodze30,905 people · ~25 km away
Keta18,077 people · ~32 km away
Anloga34,050 people · ~39 km away
Aflao66,546 people · ~43 km away
Ho130,701 people · ~63 km away
Tema New Town95,837 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akatsi?

Akatsi has a population of 31,981 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Akatsi in?

Akatsi is located in Volta, Ghana.

Is Akatsi the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 127 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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