Tafo Population 2026

Tafo has a population of 50,457, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Ashanti. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,457

Rank in Ghana

#41

Coordinates

6.73°N, 1.61°W

~292 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

204 km

127 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ashanti

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Kumasi	2,544,530	#1
Obuase	179,604	#9
Ejura	70,807	#30
Mampong	51,745	#38
Agogo	46,089	#47
Konongo	43,585	#50
Ahwiaa	32,163	#68
Bekwai	32,082	#69

Cities near Tafo

Ahwiaa32,163 people · ~4 km away
Kumasi2,544,530 people · ~5 km away
Ahwiaa19,729 people · ~20 km away
Effiduase30,486 people · ~27 km away
Bekwai32,082 people · ~31 km away
Mampong51,745 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tafo?

Tafo has a population of 50,457 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Tafo in?

Tafo is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Is Tafo the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 204 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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