Keta Population 2026

Keta has a population of 18,077, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Volta. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,077

Rank in Ghana

#92

Coordinates

5.92°N, 0.99°E

Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

137 km

85 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Volta

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Ho	130,701	#13
Hohoe	92,076	#20
Aflao	66,546	#32
Anloga	34,050	#64
Akatsi	31,981	#70
Dzodze	30,905	#71
Kpandu	28,334	#79

Cities near Keta

Anloga34,050 people · ~17 km away
Akatsi31,981 people · ~32 km away
Aflao66,546 people · ~32 km away
Dzodze30,905 people · ~35 km away
Ho130,701 people · ~95 km away
Tema New Town95,837 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Keta?

Keta has a population of 18,077 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Keta in?

Keta is located in Volta, Ghana.

Is Keta the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 137 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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