Ho Population 2026

Ho has a population of 130,701, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Volta. Roughly 0.4% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

130,701

Rank in Ghana

#13

Coordinates

6.60°N, 0.47°E

~171 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

138 km

86 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Volta

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Hohoe	92,076	#20
Aflao	66,546	#32
Anloga	34,050	#64
Akatsi	31,981	#70
Dzodze	30,905	#71
Kpandu	28,334	#79
Keta	18,077	#92

Cities near Ho

Kpandu28,334 people · ~48 km away
Hohoe92,076 people · ~61 km away
Akatsi31,981 people · ~63 km away
Dzodze30,905 people · ~71 km away
Keta18,077 people · ~95 km away
Aflao66,546 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ho?

Ho has a population of 130,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Ho in?

Ho is located in Volta, Ghana.

Is Ho the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 138 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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