Nsawam Population 2026

Nsawam has a population of 48,885, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Eastern. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,885

Rank in Ghana

#44

Coordinates

5.81°N, 0.35°W

~61 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

33 km

20 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
Nkawkaw	47,968	#46
Asamankese	46,061	#48
Akwatia	33,784	#65
Kade	30,233	#75
Anyinam	29,748	#77

Cities near Nsawam

Atsiaman202,932 people · ~13 km away
Aburi18,399 people · ~20 km away
Taifa42,623 people · ~20 km away
Dome48,285 people · ~22 km away
Adenta50,652 people · ~24 km away
Medina Estates101,207 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nsawam?

Nsawam has a population of 48,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Nsawam in?

Nsawam is located in Eastern, Ghana.

Is Nsawam the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 33 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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