Akwatia Population 2026

Akwatia has a population of 33,784, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Eastern. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,784

Rank in Ghana

#65

Coordinates

6.04°N, 0.81°W

~138 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

86 km

53 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Koforidua	151,255	#11
Akim Oda	60,604	#35
Suhum	50,610	#40
Nsawam	48,885	#44
Nkawkaw	47,968	#46
Asamankese	46,061	#48
Kade	30,233	#75
Anyinam	29,748	#77

Cities near Akwatia

Kade30,233 people · ~7 km away
Akim Oda60,604 people · ~23 km away
Asamankese46,061 people · ~26 km away
Suhum50,610 people · ~40 km away
Anyinam29,748 people · ~48 km away
Nkawkaw47,968 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akwatia?

Akwatia has a population of 33,784 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Akwatia in?

Akwatia is located in Eastern, Ghana.

Is Akwatia the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 86 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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