Obuase Population 2026

Obuase has a population of 179,604, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Ashanti. Roughly 0.5% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

179,604

Rank in Ghana

Coordinates

6.20°N, 1.67°W

~215 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

178 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ashanti

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Kumasi	2,544,530	#1
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 Obuase

Bekwai32,082 people · ~29 km away
Dunkwa42,737 people · ~30 km away
Kumasi2,544,530 people · ~54 km away
Assin Foso37,230 people · ~56 km away
Tafo50,457 people · ~59 km away
Ahwiaa32,163 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Obuase?

Obuase has a population of 179,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Obuase in?

Obuase is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Is Obuase the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 178 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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