Sekondi-Takoradi Population 2026
Sekondi-Takoradi has a population of 138,872, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Western. Roughly 0.4% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
138,872
Rank in Ghana
#12
Coordinates
4.93°N, 1.76°W
~6 m elevation · Africa/Accra
Distance to capital (Accra)
186 km
116 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Sekondi-Takoradi?
Sekondi-Takoradi has a population of 138,872 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Ghana.
What region is Sekondi-Takoradi in?
Sekondi-Takoradi is located in Western, Ghana.
Is Sekondi-Takoradi the capital of Ghana?
No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 186 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.