Wankyi Population 2026

Wankyi has a population of 45,877, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Bono. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,877

Rank in Ghana

#49

Coordinates

7.74°N, 2.10°W

~307 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

321 km

199 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bono

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Japekrom	96,000	#17
Sunyani	92,825	#19
Berekum	70,536	#31
Domaa-Ahenkro	37,354	#55
Nsoatre	30,862	#72
Atronie	29,748	#76

Cities near Wankyi

Techiman84,074 people · ~24 km away
Nkoranza35,401 people · ~47 km away
Sunyani92,825 people · ~51 km away
Kintampo53,711 people · ~54 km away
Nsoatre30,862 people · ~55 km away
Berekum70,536 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wankyi?

Wankyi has a population of 45,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Wankyi in?

Wankyi is located in Bono, Ghana.

Is Wankyi the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 321 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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