Foso Population 2026
Foso has a population of 20,078, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Central. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 127× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,078
Rank in Ghana
#89
Coordinates
5.70°N, 1.29°W
~148 m elevation · Africa/Accra
Distance to capital (Accra)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central
| City | Population | Rank in Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coast | 212,426 | #6 |
| Twifu Praso | 100,851 | #16 |
| Kasoa | 86,753 | #22 |
| Winneba | 71,288 | #29 |
| Buduburam | 63,217 | #34 |
| Swedru | 54,417 | #36 |
| Dunkwa | 42,737 | #51 |
| Mankesim | 41,541 | #53 |
Cities near Foso
- Twifu Praso100,851 people · ~31 km away
- Assin Foso37,230 people · ~40 km away
- Akim Oda60,604 people · ~42 km away
- Mankesim41,541 people · ~56 km away
- Saltpond24,689 people · ~60 km away
- Dunkwa42,737 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Foso?
Foso has a population of 20,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Ghana.
What region is Foso in?
Foso is located in Central, Ghana.
Is Foso the capital of Ghana?
No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 122 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.