Effiduase Population 2026

Effiduase has a population of 30,486, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Ashanti. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,486

Rank in Ghana

#73

Coordinates

6.85°N, 1.40°W

~328 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

195 km

121 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 Effiduase

Ahwiaa32,163 people · ~24 km away
Mampong51,745 people · ~24 km away
Tafo50,457 people · ~27 km away
Ahwiaa19,729 people · ~29 km away
Kumasi2,544,530 people · ~31 km away
Konongo43,585 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Effiduase?

Effiduase has a population of 30,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Effiduase in?

Effiduase is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Is Effiduase the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 195 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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