Bolgatanga Population 2026
Bolgatanga has a population of 81,958, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Upper East. Roughly 0.2% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,958
Rank in Ghana
#25
Coordinates
10.79°N, 0.85°W
~191 m elevation · Africa/Accra
Distance to capital (Accra)
586 km
364 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Upper East
Cities near Bolgatanga
FAQ
What is the population of Bolgatanga?
Bolgatanga has a population of 81,958 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Ghana.
What region is Bolgatanga in?
Bolgatanga is located in Upper East, Ghana.
Is Bolgatanga the capital of Ghana?
No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 586 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.