Savelugu Population 2026
Savelugu has a population of 40,654, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Northern. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,654
Rank in Ghana
#54
Coordinates
9.62°N, 0.83°W
~152 m elevation · Africa/Accra
Distance to capital (Accra)
458 km
284 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern
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FAQ
What is the population of Savelugu?
Savelugu has a population of 40,654 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Ghana.
What region is Savelugu in?
Savelugu is located in Northern, Ghana.
Is Savelugu the capital of Ghana?
No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 458 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.