Bekwai Population 2026

Bekwai has a population of 32,082, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Ashanti. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,082

Rank in Ghana

#69

Coordinates

6.45°N, 1.58°W

~219 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

182 km

113 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ashanti

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Kumasi	2,544,530	#1
Obuase	179,604	#9
Ejura	70,807	#30
Mampong	51,745	#38
Tafo	50,457	#41
Agogo	46,089	#47
Konongo	43,585	#50
Ahwiaa	32,163	#68

Cities near Bekwai

Kumasi2,544,530 people · ~27 km away
Obuase179,604 people · ~29 km away
Tafo50,457 people · ~31 km away
Ahwiaa32,163 people · ~34 km away
Konongo43,585 people · ~44 km away
Effiduase30,486 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bekwai?

Bekwai has a population of 32,082 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Bekwai in?

Bekwai is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Is Bekwai the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 182 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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