Suhum Population 2026

Suhum has a population of 50,610, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Eastern. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,610

Rank in Ghana

#40

Coordinates

6.04°N, 0.45°W

~182 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

61 km

38 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Koforidua	151,255	#11
Akim Oda	60,604	#35
Nsawam	48,885	#44
Nkawkaw	47,968	#46
Asamankese	46,061	#48
Akwatia	33,784	#65
Kade	30,233	#75
Anyinam	29,748	#77

Cities near Suhum

Koforidua151,255 people · ~22 km away
Nsawam48,885 people · ~28 km away
Asamankese46,061 people · ~31 km away
Aburi18,399 people · ~37 km away
Begoro29,516 people · ~39 km away
Anyinam29,748 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Suhum?

Suhum has a population of 50,610 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Suhum in?

Suhum is located in Eastern, Ghana.

Is Suhum the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 61 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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