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Kumasi, Ashanti

Ghana

Regional capital6.6885° N, 1.6244° W

Kumasi is a regional capital situated in Ashanti, Ghana. Its population is 2,544,530.

Population2,544,530
ProvinceAshanti
Coordinates6.6885° N, 1.6244° W
CountryGhana
Rank in Ghana#1 of 15,997

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About Kumasi

Kumasi is situated at 6.69° N, 1.62° W in the Northern Hemisphere. It falls under the Ashanti region of Ghana.

Kumasi occupies position #1 by population in Ghana, with 2,544,530 inhabitants across 15,997 registered cities.

Cities in Ashanti

Within the Ashanti region of Ghana, Kumasi stands alongside cities like Obuase, Ejura, Mampong. Kumasi has 2,544,530 inhabitants.

Obuase179,604Ejura70,807Mampong51,745Tafo50,457Agogo46,089Konongo43,585Ahwiaa32,163Bekwai32,082Effiduase30,486New Tafo30,380

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Kumasi, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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NhiasoCity
1.9 km
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AmakomCity
1.9 km
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BantamaCity
2 km
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DakodwoCity
2.1 km
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ManhyiaCity
2.3 km
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North SuntresoNeighborhood
2.3 km
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PatasiCity
2.4 km
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SintresoCity
2.5 km
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TuasiCity
2.5 km
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KwadasoCity
2.5 km
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AsawasiNeighborhood
2.7 km
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AboaboCity
2.7 km
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AsokwaCity
2.9 km
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DanyameCity
2.9 km
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DichemsoCity
2.9 km
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AdeemmraCity
3.1 km
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AdeemmraCity
3.2 km
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AsukwaCity
3.4 km
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OforikromCity
3.4 km
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EdwenaseCity
3.5 km

Universities in Kumasi

Kumasi is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Christ Apostolic University College2010——
Ghana Baptist University College2006——
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Largest cities in Ghana

#1 Kumasi2,544,530#2 Accra1,963,264#3 Tamale464,316#4 Takoradi389,114#5 Sekondi285,506
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kumasi?

Kumasi has a population of 2,544,530. It ranks #1 in Ghana by population.

What province or state is Kumasi in?

Kumasi is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Where is Kumasi located?

Kumasi is located at coordinates 6.69° N, 1.62° W in Ashanti, Ghana.

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