Wa, Upper West

Ghana

Regional capital10.0607° N, 2.5019° W

Wa, in Upper West, Ghana, is a regional capital. Its population is 78,107.

Population78,107

ProvinceUpper West

Coordinates10.0607° N, 2.5019° W

CountryGhana

Rank in Ghana#27 of 15,997

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The geographic coordinates of Wa are 10.06° N, 2.50° W, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Upper West, Ghana.

Out of 15,997 localities in Ghana, Wa ranks #27 with 78,107 inhabitants.

Within the Upper West region of Ghana, Wa stands alongside cities like Jirapa, Nyimbale, Dapori. Wa has 78,107 inhabitants.

Wa is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University	—	—	—

Wa has a population of 78,107. It ranks #27 in Ghana by population.

Wa is located in Upper West, Ghana.

Wa is located at coordinates 10.06° N, 2.50° W in Upper West, Ghana.

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