Berekum Population 2026

Berekum has a population of 70,536, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Bono. Roughly 0.2% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

70,536

Rank in Ghana

#31

Coordinates

7.45°N, 2.58°W

~330 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

338 km

210 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bono

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Japekrom	96,000	#17
Sunyani	92,825	#19
Wankyi	45,877	#49
Domaa-Ahenkro	37,354	#55
Nsoatre	30,862	#72
Atronie	29,748	#76

Cities near Berekum

Nsoatre30,862 people · ~14 km away
Japekrom96,000 people · ~26 km away
Sunyani92,825 people · ~31 km away
Domaa-Ahenkro37,354 people · ~38 km away
Atronie29,748 people · ~39 km away
Mim36,211 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Berekum?

Berekum has a population of 70,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Berekum in?

Berekum is located in Bono, Ghana.

Is Berekum the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 338 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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