Bimbila Population 2026

Bimbila has a population of 34,262, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Northern. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,262

Rank in Ghana

#63

Coordinates

8.85°N, 0.06°E

~212 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

368 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Tamale	464,316	#3
Yendi	64,676	#33
Savelugu	40,654	#54

Cities near Bimbila

Yendi64,676 people · ~66 km away
Salaga25,472 people · ~72 km away
Dambai22,445 people · ~89 km away
Yegyi30,311 people · ~105 km away
Tamale464,316 people · ~116 km away
Savelugu40,654 people · ~130 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bimbila?

Bimbila has a population of 34,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Bimbila in?

Bimbila is located in Northern, Ghana.

Is Bimbila the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 368 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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