Towns
Every township from Ada to Wa.
Chinderi
Chinderi is a town in the Krachi West District of the Oti Region of Ghana. It serves as a notable settlement in the district and is known for its agricultural activities and traditional community life. The town contributes to the cultural and economic fabric of the Oti Region.
Donkorkrom
Donkorkrom is a town in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It serves as a major hub for the fishing communities around Lake Volta, with fishing being the primary economic activity. The town is accessible by road and ferry across the lake.
Hohoe
Hohoe is a town and the capital of the Hohoe Municipal District in the Volta Region of Ghana. It serves as a major commercial and administrative hub in the northern Volta Region, with vibrant markets, schools, healthcare facilities, and amenities serving surrounding communities. The town is known for its proximity to tourist attractions such as the Wli Waterfalls and Mount Afadja.
Kenyasi
Kenyasi is a mining community located in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. The town is known for its gold mining activities, particularly the Newmont Ahafo Mine operations, and has grown into a commercial center serving the mining workforce and surrounding communities. Kenyasi features markets, shops, financial services, and other businesses catering to both residents and the mining industry.
Acherensua
Acherensua is a traditional town in Ghana known for its local markets and community life. The town serves as a trading hub for surrounding communities, with markets offering agricultural produce, provisions, and local goods. It maintains traditional structures alongside modern commercial activities.
Akosombo Township
Akosombo Township is a planned residential settlement in the Eastern Region of Ghana, originally built in the 1960s to house workers and staff of the Akosombo Dam and the Volta River Authority. The township features organized housing estates, schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities, and remains a key residential and administrative hub for the Volta Lake area.
Odumase Krobo
Odumase Krobo is the capital and twin town of the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It serves as the administrative and commercial center of the district and is home to the Krobo people, known for their rich cultural heritage including bead-making and the annual Ngmayem festival.
Zebilla
Zebilla is a town in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region of Ghana, serving as the district capital. It is located near the border with Burkina Faso and functions as an important market town and administrative center in the northeastern part of the country.
Somanya
Somanya is the capital town of Yilo Krobo District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It serves as the administrative and commercial center of the district, home to the Yilo Krobo Traditional Council and various government institutions. The town is known for its role in the bead-making industry and as a hub for the Krobo people.
Bongo
Bongo is a town and the capital of Bongo District in the Upper East Region of Ghana. It is known for its traditional architecture, including the distinctive painted earthen houses and compounds. The town serves as an important administrative and commercial center in the region.
Sefwi Wiawso Town Center
Sefwi Wiawso (also Wiawso or Sefwi-Wiawso) is the capital town of the Wiawso Municipal District in the Western North Region of Ghana. The town serves as an important commercial and administrative hub for the Sefwi area, hosting the municipal assembly and district administrative offices. It is a key market center for cocoa, timber, and agricultural trade in the region.
Bogoso
Bogoso is a town in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal District in the Western Region of Ghana. It is an important gold mining center, known for the Bogoso/Prestea Gold Mine and its long history in Ghana's mining industry. The town serves as a key commercial hub for surrounding mining communities.
Salaga
Salaga is a historic town in the Savannah Region of Ghana, renowned as one of West Africa's largest slave markets in the 19th century and a major trading center during the trans-Saharan trade era. The town features the Salaga Slave Market ruins, ancient wells, and the Salaga Market, which remains an important commercial hub. Today, Salaga serves as the capital of the East Gonja Municipal District and attracts visitors interested in Ghana's pre-colonial history and heritage tourism.
Prestea
Prestea is a historic mining town in the Western Region of Ghana, located in the Prestea Huni-Valley District. The town has been a major gold mining center since the colonial era and continues to be important to Ghana's mining industry. Prestea is known for its rich mining heritage and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding communities.
Tuobodom
Tuobodom is a historic town in the Techiman North District of the Bono East Region of Ghana. It serves as the district capital and is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional governance. The town is situated along major transport routes and has historical significance in the Brong-Ahafo area.
Dambai Township
Dambai is the capital town of the Oti Region in Ghana, situated on the eastern shore of the Volta Lake. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Krachi East Municipal Assembly and is a key commercial and transportation hub for the region. The town is known for its scenic location and serves as a gateway to several tourist attractions in the Oti Region.
Hohoe Town Center
Hohoe is the capital of the Hohoe Municipal District in the Volta Region of Ghana. The town center serves as a commercial hub featuring local markets, banking facilities, shops, and essential amenities serving residents and surrounding communities. Hohoe is known for its proximity to tourist attractions including Wli Waterfalls and Mount Afadja.
Woe
Woe is a fishing community in the Volta Region of Ghana, situated on a narrow strip of land between the Keta Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The town is known for its vibrant fishing industry and traditional Ewe culture. It is part of the Keta Municipal District and lies along the scenic coastal stretch near Keta.
Ningo
Ningo is a coastal town in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. It is known for its fishing communities, salt mining activities, and as part of the traditional Dangme area. The town serves as a co-capital of the district alongside Prampram.
Binduri
Binduri is a town in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region of Ghana. It serves as the district capital and is home to the Kusasi people, who form the predominant ethnic group in the area. The town is an important administrative and commercial center in the northeastern part of Ghana.
Goaso
Goaso is the district capital of Asunafo North District in the Ahafo Region of Ghana. The town serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the district, hosting key government offices, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Goaso is known for its role in local governance and serves as a gateway to surrounding agricultural communities.
Mim
Mim is a farming town located in the Asunafo North District of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. The town lies on the main route from Accra to Kumasi and is known for cocoa farming and other agricultural activities. Mim serves as an important commercial and administrative center in the district.
Walewale
Walewale is the capital of the West Mamprusi Municipal District and serves as a major commercial hub in the North East Region of Ghana. The town is strategically located along the main highway connecting the northern regions to southern Ghana, making it an important market and transit center. Walewale is known for its vibrant trade, particularly in agricultural products, and serves surrounding rural communities.
Kete Krachi
Kete Krachi is a town and the capital of the Krachi East Municipal District in the Olta Region of Ghana. It is located on the western bank of the Volta Lake and serves as an important commercial and administrative center for the surrounding traditional areas. The town is home to the Krachi traditional council and has historical significance as a major trading post.
Duayaw Nkwanta
Duayaw Nkwanta is a major town in the Ahafo Region of Ghana and serves as the capital of the Tano North Municipal District. The town is an important commercial and administrative center in the region, known for its strategic location along major transportation routes. It is home to the Duayaw Nkwanta Senior High School and serves as a hub for cocoa farming communities in the area.
Bechem
Bechem is a town in the Tano South Municipal District of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. It serves as the capital of the Tano South Municipal District and is known for its agricultural activities and as home to Bechem United Football Club. The town is located along the Sunyani-Kumasi highway and serves as an important commercial center in the region.
Fiapre
Fiapre is a town in the Sunyani West District of the Bono Region of Ghana. It is known for its rich traditional heritage, including sacred groves, shrines, and cultural sites that reflect the area's Akan traditions. The community maintains strong ties to its customary practices and traditional governance structures.
Nalerigu
Nalerigu is a historic town in the East Mamprusi Municipal District of the North East Region of Ghana. It serves as the traditional capital of the Mamprugu Kingdom and is home to the Nayiri, the paramount chief of the Mamprusi people. The town is known for the Nalerigu Baptist Medical Centre (formerly the Evangelical Presbyterian Hospital), one of the oldest and most important health facilities in northern Ghana.
Aflao
Aflao is a bustling border town in the Ketu South Municipal District of the Volta Region, situated at Ghana's easternmost frontier with Togo. It serves as one of the most important land entry and exit points between Ghana and Togo, hosting significant cross-border trade and customs activity. The town is known for its vibrant market, diverse population, and strategic role in West African regional commerce.
Bukom
Bukom is a historic neighborhood in the Accra Metropolitan District, renowned as the birthplace of Ghanaian boxing and home to legendary champions including Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, and Joshua Clottey. The coastal community is celebrated for its vibrant boxing culture, with numerous gyms and trainers producing world-class fighters. Bukom is also known for its rich Ga cultural heritage and tight-knit community.
East Legon
East Legon is an upscale residential and commercial district in Accra, known for its gated communities, modern shopping centers, restaurants, and corporate offices. It is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Ghana, attracting diplomats, business executives, and middle to upper-class residents. The area features tree-lined streets, international schools, hotels, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
Atebubu
Atebubu is a historic trading town in the Bono East Region of Ghana, located northeast of Techiman. The town serves as the capital of the Atebubu-Amantin Municipal District and has long been an important commercial hub along trade routes connecting the northern and southern parts of Ghana. Known for its vibrant market and cultural heritage, Atebubu continues to play a significant role in regional commerce and agriculture.
Amedzofe
Amedzofe is a scenic mountain town in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region, renowned as one of the highest human settlements in Ghana at approximately 800 meters above sea level. The town offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for eco-tourism and hikers. Amedzofe is also known for its cool climate, the historic Amedzofe Catholic Mission, and the nearby Mount Gemi, the highest peak accessible to tourists in Ghana.
Mampong-Akuapem
Mampong-Akuapem is a town in the Akuapem South Municipal District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The town is known for its traditional pottery, woodcarving, and basket-weaving crafts, with local artisans selling their handmade wares in small markets and roadside stalls. Mampong-Akuapem forms part of the historic Akuapem ridge settlements.
Dixcove
Dixcove is a historic coastal town in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region, known for Fort Metal Cross, a 17th-century Dutch fortification now managed by Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The town serves as an important fishing community and gateway to exploring Ghana's colonial coastal heritage, with pristine beaches and traditional Ahanta culture.
Tolon
Tolon is a town in the Northern Region of Ghana and the capital of the Tolon District. It serves as an important administrative and commercial center in the region, known for its agricultural activities and traditional chieftaincy. The town has a significant market and plays a key role in the local economy of the Northern Region.
Sankore
Sankore is a historic town in the Ahafo Region of Ghana, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional significance. The town serves as an important local administrative and trading center in the region. Sankore has historical ties to the Bono people and plays a role in the area's agricultural economy.
Asankrangwa
Asankrangwa is a municipal capital and commercial town in the Amenfi West Municipal District of the Western Region of Ghana. The town serves as an important hub for cocoa trading and timber processing, connecting rural communities in the western forest belt to regional markets. Asankrangwa is known for its vibrant market, educational institutions, and role as a gateway to Ghana's cocoa-growing heartland.
Liati Wote
Liati Wote is a town in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region, Ghana. It serves as the primary base and starting point for hikers ascending Mount Afadja (Afadjato), Ghana's highest mountain at approximately 885 meters above sea level. The town is a popular eco-tourism destination offering guided hikes, waterfalls, and cultural experiences.
Bawku
Bawku is a major town and the capital of the Bawku Municipal District in the Upper East Region of Ghana. It serves as an important commercial and administrative center in the northeastern part of the country, located near the borders with Burkina Faso and Togo. The town is known for its vibrant markets and strategic position as a trading hub connecting Ghana with neighboring Sahel countries.
Anloga
Anloga is a traditional Ewe town in the Volta Region of Ghana and serves as the capital of the Anlo traditional area. The town is renowned for hosting the annual Hogbetsotso Festival, a major cultural celebration that commemorates the migration of the Ewe people from Notsie in present-day Togo. Anloga is an important center of Ewe culture and tradition, with a rich heritage of customs, language, and historical significance.
Anomabo
Anomabo is a historic coastal town in the Central Region of Ghana, known for its traditional fishing industry and colonial heritage. The town is home to Fort William, a former British trading post built in the 1750s, which stands as a significant landmark of Ghana's colonial history. Anomabo remains an active fishing community with a rich cultural heritage and strong connection to the Fante people.
Apam
Apam is a historic coastal town in the Central Region of Ghana, known for its colonial heritage and significant role in Ghana's history. The town features notable colonial-era architecture including Fort Patience (Fort Lijdzaamheid), built by the Dutch in 1697, and served as an important trading post during the colonial period. Apam is also known for its fishing industry and beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Guinea.
Akuse
Akuse is a town in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is strategically located on the east bank of the Volta River and serves as an important commercial and transportation hub in the Lower Volta region. The town is known for its proximity to the Akosombo Dam and features the Volta River Authority's thermal power station.
Dambai
Dambai is a major town in the Oti Region of Ghana, serving as the capital of Krachi East Municipal District. It is strategically located on the eastern shores of Lake Volta, making it an important port town for transportation and trade across the lake. The town is known for its scenic riverside location and serves as a hub for fishing and ferry activities on Lake Volta.
Makongo
Makongo is a town in Ghana located on the opposite shore of the Volta Lake, connected by ferry service. The town serves as an important transit point for communities accessing areas across the lake. It is part of the ferry route network that links communities separated by the Volta Lake.
Yapei
Yapei is a river port town located on the White Volta River in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region of Ghana. Historically, it has served as an important trading post and transportation hub, connecting northern Ghana to southern markets via river transport. The town remains significant for its strategic location along the Volta River system.
Kpando
Kpando is a town and the capital of the Kpando Municipal District in the Volta Region of Ghana. The town serves as an administrative and commercial center for the surrounding communities, including Kpando Torkor and other settlements in the area. Kpando is located near the eastern shore of the Volta Lake and is known for its cultural heritage and educational institutions.
Nyange
Nyange is the traditional capital of the Gonja Kingdom in the Savannah Region of Ghana. It serves as an important cultural and administrative center for the Gonja people and is home to the Yagbonwura, the paramount chief of the Gonja traditional area. The town holds significant historical and ceremonial importance in Gonja culture and traditional governance.
Winneba
Winneba is a historic coastal town in the Central Region of Ghana, located approximately 60 kilometers west of Accra along the Gulf of Guinea. Known for its rich fishing heritage, the town is home to the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and is famous for the annual Aboakyer (Deer Hunt) Festival celebrated by the Effutu people. The town serves as the capital of the Effutu Municipal District.
Agona Swedru
Agona Swedru is the capital of the Agona West Municipal District in the Central Region of Ghana. It is a major commercial and administrative center known for its vibrant market, educational institutions, and role as a transportation hub connecting various parts of the Central Region.
Kukuom
Kukuom is a historic town in the Asunafo North Municipal District of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. It serves as an important commercial and administrative center in the region, known for its vibrant market and strategic location along major transportation routes.
Pusiga
Pusiga is a border town in the Upper East Region of Ghana, serving as a key entry and exit point between Ghana and Burkina Faso. The town is strategically located along the main transit route connecting the two countries and serves as an important commercial hub for cross-border trade.
Mankranso
Mankranso is a town in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The town has historical significance in Ghana's timber industry, serving as an important center for timber trade and processing. It is located along major transportation routes that facilitated the movement of timber products.
Kenyasi Town Center
Kenyasi is a town in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. It serves as a commercial hub with local markets where residents trade agricultural produce, provisions, and various goods, and features amenities including shops, banking services, and transport facilities serving the mining and farming communities.
Buipe
Buipe is a small town in the Savannah Region of Ghana. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and historic significance. The town is situated near the Black Volta River and is an important transportation hub in the region.
Banda Ahenkro
Banda Ahenkro is the capital of the Banda District in the Bono Region of Ghana. It is a small town with a rich cultural heritage and history. The town is known for its traditional festivals and customs.
Bole
Bole is a town in the Savannah Region of Ghana and is the capital of the Bole District. It is known for its natural resources and historic sites. The town has a rich cultural heritage and is home to the Bole Senior High Technical School.
Dodowa
Dodowa is a historic town in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, located about 41 kilometers north of Accra. The town is known for its agricultural activities, the famous Dodowa Forest Reserve, and its historical significance as a site of the 1826 Battle of Dodowa between the Ga-Dangme alliance and Ashanti forces.
Wiawso
Wiawso is the capital of the Western North Region of Ghana. It is a significant town in the region, known for its administrative and economic activities. The town has a rich cultural heritage and is home to various ethnic groups.
Prampram
Prampram is a town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is known for its beautiful beaches and historic sites. The town is also home to the Prampram Senior High School.
Takoradi
Takoradi is a major town in the Western Region of Ghana, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and economic significance. It is a twin city of Sekondi and serves as the capital of the Western Region. The town has a rich cultural scene and is home to several historical landmarks.
Teshie
Teshie is a coastal town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is known for its beautiful beaches and is a popular spot for tourists. The town is also home to the Teshie Presbyterian Church and the Teshie Camp, a military base.
Bolga
Bolga, also known as Bolgatanga, is the capital of the Upper East Region of Ghana. It is a major commercial center and a hub for the region's agricultural industry. The town is known for its vibrant market and rich cultural heritage.
Enchi
Enchi is a town in the Western North Region of Ghana and the capital of the Aowin Municipality. It is a major commercial center in the region. The town has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its vibrant market and traditional festivals.
Mankessim
Mankessim is a historic town in the Mfantsiman Municipal District of the Central Region of Ghana. It served as the capital of the ancient Fante Confederacy and remains an important traditional and commercial center. The town is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the Mankessim Posuban shrines and its role in pre-colonial Akan political organization.
Hwidiem
Hwidiem is a significant town in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. It serves as the district capital and is known for its role as an administrative and commercial center in the region.
Gwollu
Gwollu is a historic town in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The town is famous for its defensive walls and slave defence caves, which are significant historical landmarks dating back to the pre-colonial era when the community protected itself from slave raiders.
Yeji
Yeji is a major town in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region, located on the western shore of Lake Volta. It serves as an important inland port and transportation hub, with ferry services connecting the town to communities across the lake. The town is known for its fishing industry and serves as a gateway to the northern regions of Ghana.
Wenchi
Wenchi is a prominent town in the Bono Region of Ghana and serves as the capital of the Wenchi Municipal District. The town is known for its agricultural activities, vibrant markets, and serves as an important commercial center in the region. Wenchi is also recognized for its traditional festivals and rich cultural heritage.
Kadjebi
Kadjebi is a town in the Oti Region of Ghana. It is known for its natural resources and agricultural activities. The town has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several ethnic groups.
Nungua
Nungua is a coastal town in the Krowor Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region. It is known for its rich Ga traditional culture, fishing community, and the annual Homowo festival celebrated by the Ga people.
Ejisu-Juaben
Ashanti municipality home of Yaa Asantewaa Museum and the Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary.
Mampong (Ashanti)
Historic Ashanti state second only to Kumasi, seat of the Mamponghene.
Akropong-Akuapem
Traditional capital of the Akuapem state; site of Ghana's oldest Presbyterian mission.
Half Assini
Western Region town near the Ivory Coast border, birthplace of Kwame Nkrumah (nearby Nkroful).
Shama
Western Region town with Fort Saint Sebastian (Portuguese 1523, third-oldest European structure in Ghana).
Abetifi
Kwahu mountain town known for the annual Kwahu Easter paragliding festival.
Bibiani
Western North mining town and birthplace of footballer Michael Essien.
Gambaga
North East town known for the Gambaga Escarpment and the historic Nayiri Palace.
Kintampo
Bono East town famed for the Kintampo Waterfalls and marking the geographic centre of Ghana.
Berekum
Bono Region town known for football (Berekum Chelsea) and the Senchie Fun World.
Wechiau
Upper West town home to the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary along the Black Volta.
Nandom
Upper West town with the iconic Kokoligu catholic cathedral and Kakube Festival.
Navrongo
Historic Upper East town, seat of the Tendana and home to the oldest mud cathedral in West Africa.
Paga
Upper East frontier town on the Burkina Faso border — home to the Paga Crocodile Pond.
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