Shama Junction Population 2026
Shama Junction has a population of 20,946, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Western. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 121× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,946
Rank in Ghana
#87
Coordinates
5.02°N, 1.66°W
~29 m elevation · Africa/Accra
Distance to capital (Accra)
173 km
107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western
Cities near Shama Junction
- Sekondi285,506 people · ~11 km away
- Sekondi-Takoradi138,872 people · ~14 km away
- Takoradi389,114 people · ~17 km away
- Elmina34,403 people · ~35 km away
- Cape Coast212,426 people · ~47 km away
- Tarkwa49,937 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shama Junction?
Shama Junction has a population of 20,946 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Ghana.
What region is Shama Junction in?
Shama Junction is located in Western, Ghana.
Is Shama Junction the capital of Ghana?
No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 173 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.