Kumasi Population 2026

Kumasi has a population of 2,544,530, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Ashanti. Roughly 7.1% of Ghana's population lives here.

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

Population (city proper)

2,544,530

Rank in Ghana

Coordinates

6.69°N, 1.62°W

~270 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

202 km

125 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ashanti

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Obuase	179,604	#9
Ejura	70,807	#30
Mampong	51,745	#38
Tafo	50,457	#41
Agogo	46,089	#47
Konongo	43,585	#50
Ahwiaa	32,163	#68
Bekwai	32,082	#69

Cities near Kumasi

Tafo50,457 people · ~5 km away
Ahwiaa32,163 people · ~9 km away
Ahwiaa19,729 people · ~24 km away
Bekwai32,082 people · ~27 km away
Effiduase30,486 people · ~31 km away
Konongo43,585 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumasi?

Kumasi has a population of 2,544,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Kumasi in?

Kumasi is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Is Kumasi the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 202 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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