Tamale Population 2026

Tamale has a population of 464,316, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Northern. Roughly 1.3% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

464,316

Rank in Ghana

Coordinates

9.40°N, 0.84°W

~196 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Yendi	64,676	#33
Savelugu	40,654	#54
Bimbila	34,262	#63

Cities near Tamale

Savelugu40,654 people · ~25 km away
Yendi64,676 people · ~91 km away
Salaga25,472 people · ~101 km away
Damongo23,544 people · ~113 km away
Bimbila34,262 people · ~116 km away
Yegyi30,311 people · ~132 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tamale?

Tamale has a population of 464,316 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Tamale in?

Tamale is located in Northern, Ghana.

Is Tamale the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 433 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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