Techiman Population 2026

Techiman has a population of 84,074, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Bono East. Roughly 0.2% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

84,074

Rank in Ghana

#24

Coordinates

7.59°N, 1.94°W

~419 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

297 km

184 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bono East

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Kintampo	53,711	#37
Nkoranza	35,401	#61
Atebubu	32,641	#67
Yegyi	30,311	#74

Cities near Techiman

Wankyi45,877 people · ~24 km away
Nkoranza35,401 people · ~26 km away
Duayaw-Nkwanta17,000 people · ~49 km away
Sunyani92,825 people · ~51 km away
Bechem17,000 people · ~56 km away
Kintampo53,711 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Techiman?

Techiman has a population of 84,074 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Techiman in?

Techiman is located in Bono East, Ghana.

Is Techiman the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 297 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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