Nkawkaw Population 2026

Nkawkaw has a population of 47,968, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Eastern. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,968

Rank in Ghana

#46

Coordinates

6.55°N, 0.76°W

~254 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

127 km

79 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Koforidua	151,255	#11
Akim Oda	60,604	#35
Suhum	50,610	#40
Nsawam	48,885	#44
Asamankese	46,061	#48
Akwatia	33,784	#65
Kade	30,233	#75
Anyinam	29,748	#77

Cities near Nkawkaw

Anyinam29,748 people · ~30 km away
Agogo46,089 people · ~45 km away
Begoro29,516 people · ~46 km away
Konongo43,585 people · ~51 km away
Kade30,233 people · ~51 km away
Akwatia33,784 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nkawkaw?

Nkawkaw has a population of 47,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Nkawkaw in?

Nkawkaw is located in Eastern, Ghana.

Is Nkawkaw the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 127 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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