Yendi Population 2026

Yendi has a population of 64,676, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Northern. Roughly 0.2% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,676

Rank in Ghana

#33

Coordinates

9.44°N, 0.01°W

~208 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Tamale	464,316	#3
Savelugu	40,654	#54
Bimbila	34,262	#63

Cities near Yendi

Bimbila34,262 people · ~66 km away
Tamale464,316 people · ~91 km away
Savelugu40,654 people · ~92 km away
Salaga25,472 people · ~114 km away
Nalerigu17,440 people · ~127 km away
Yegyi30,311 people · ~152 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yendi?

Yendi has a population of 64,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Yendi in?

Yendi is located in Northern, Ghana.

Is Yendi 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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