Koforidua Population 2026

Koforidua has a population of 151,255, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Eastern. Roughly 0.4% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

151,255

Rank in Ghana

#11

Coordinates

6.09°N, 0.26°W

~172 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

60 km

37 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Akim Oda	60,604	#35
Suhum	50,610	#40
Nsawam	48,885	#44
Nkawkaw	47,968	#46
Asamankese	46,061	#48
Akwatia	33,784	#65
Kade	30,233	#75
Anyinam	29,748	#77

Cities near Koforidua

Suhum50,610 people · ~22 km away
Aburi18,399 people · ~29 km away
Nsawam48,885 people · ~33 km away
Begoro29,516 people · ~35 km away
Adenta50,652 people · ~44 km away
Atsiaman202,932 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koforidua?

Koforidua has a population of 151,255 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Koforidua in?

Koforidua is located in Eastern, Ghana.

Is Koforidua the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 60 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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