Japekrom Population 2026

Japekrom has a population of 96,000, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Bono. Roughly 0.3% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

96,000

Rank in Ghana

#17

Coordinates

7.58°N, 2.79°W

~267 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

364 km

226 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bono

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Sunyani	92,825	#19
Berekum	70,536	#31
Wankyi	45,877	#49
Domaa-Ahenkro	37,354	#55
Nsoatre	30,862	#72
Atronie	29,748	#76

Cities near Japekrom

Berekum70,536 people · ~26 km away
Domaa-Ahenkro37,354 people · ~35 km away
Nsoatre30,862 people · ~40 km away
Sunyani92,825 people · ~57 km away
Atronie29,748 people · ~63 km away
Wankyi45,877 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Japekrom?

Japekrom has a population of 96,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Japekrom in?

Japekrom is located in Bono, Ghana.

Is Japekrom the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 364 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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