Yegyi Population 2026

Yegyi has a population of 30,311, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Bono East. Roughly 0.1% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,311

Rank in Ghana

#74

Coordinates

8.23°N, 0.65°W

~103 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

301 km

187 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bono East

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Techiman	84,074	#24
Kintampo	53,711	#37
Nkoranza	35,401	#61
Atebubu	32,641	#67

Cities near Yegyi

Salaga25,472 people · ~39 km away
Atebubu32,641 people · ~64 km away
Dambai22,445 people · ~93 km away
Bimbila34,262 people · ~105 km away
Kintampo53,711 people · ~121 km away
Ejura70,807 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yegyi?

Yegyi has a population of 30,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Yegyi in?

Yegyi is located in Bono East, Ghana.

Is Yegyi the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 301 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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