# Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis District, Western Region

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District · Western Region 

# Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western Region. It had an estimated **245,382 people** in 2021 on 87 km² (about 2,834 per km²). Its main town is Sekondi. 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 266 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 245,382people (2021)
- 86.6km²
- 266mapped services
- 25 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis had an estimated **245,382 people** in 2021 — 11.9% of Western Region, 13th of 260 districts. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (above the Western Region figure of 971). Spread over 87 km², that is about **2,834 people per km²**, 26th of 260 districts.

30.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,556**

5–9 ****25,570**

10–14 ****24,629**

15–19 ****29,161**

20–24 ****23,987**

25–29 ****21,418**

30–34 ****19,843**

35–39 ****17,381**

40–44 ****13,703**

45–49 ****11,815**

50–54 ****9,660**

55–59 ****7,418**

60–64 ****6,170**

65–69 ****4,159**

70–74 ****2,881**

75–79 ****1,806**

80–84 ****1,093**

85–89 ****599**

90–94 ****279**

95+ ****254**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha).

## Where is Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ahanta West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/ahanta-west-municipal/), [Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/effia-kwesimintsim-municipal/), [Mpohor](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/mpohor/) and [Shama](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/shama/). By area it is the 229th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.6% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/). The centre of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis is about 183 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 4.7 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 4.9609° N, 1.7334° W.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Things to see in and around Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis: 3 attractions; 3 monuments; 2 beachs.

- Last Hour Beach · beach
- Vienna City Beach · beach
- Cheep cigarettes · attraction
- DacoHouseBUjunction · attraction
- VRA · attraction
- Enam Ase · monument
- Hazard Monument · monument
- Rotary Club of Sekondi-Takoradi · monument

### Nearby, outside Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

- Fort San Sebastian · attraction, Shama13 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Accra
- CurrencyCedi (GHS)
- Country calling code+233
- LanguagesEnglish, Akan, Ewe, Twi
- Plug typesType G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format15 characters (@@-###-####|@@-###)

### Nearest airports

- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi8.5 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra188 km

### Nearest railway station

Kojokrom Station (Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis), about 1.0 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:57).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis. The largest with a recorded population: Takoradi (389,114) and Sekondi (285,506). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 60 m above sea level (median 25 m).

- Adiembra
- Afrumikrom
- Ahinkofikrom
- Anoe
- Asamang
- Ashiam
- Bakacheri
- Bakaekyir
- Benyakrom
- Bonsu Nkwanta
- Bonsu Nkwata
- Buabakrom
- Chapel Hill
- Deabenekrom
- Dixcove Hill
- Ekuasi
- Eshiem
- Esikado
- Essipon
- Fijai
- Kasawuradu
- Mpinti
- Nchabewu
- New Takoradi
- Nkrofo
- Ntamakrom
- Ntankofu
- Odumasi
- Poasi
- Sekondi
- Takoradi

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

Named natural and historic features inside Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Anukwakuma
- Buiwan
- Kansawura

### Coast and islands

2 headlands.

- Takoradi Point
- Tsiaka Bansu Point

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Ntwaaban Water Works Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 port.

- Takoradi Airport
- Takoradi Port

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis and the best time to visit

In Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,487 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (269 mm) and the driest Jan (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and July to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 36 

Feb 28 60 

Mar 27 121 

Apr 27 160 

May 27 237 

Jun 25 269 

Jul 24 120 

Aug 24 54 

Sep 25 110 

Oct 26 177 

Nov 27 98 

Dec 27 44 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital C4C · Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.94407&mlon=-1.75228#map=17/4.94407/-1.75228) 

Bank Fidelity Bank · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92882&mlon=-1.76401#map=17/4.92882/-1.76401) 

ATM CAL Bank · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.94222&mlon=-1.75312#map=17/4.94222/-1.75312) 

Petrol pump AHENKOFIKROM TotalEnergies Service Station · Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.96314&mlon=-1.73327#map=17/4.96314/-1.73327) 

Hotel Graceys Lodge · Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.96395&mlon=-1.73291#map=17/4.96395/-1.73291) 

Mall Anaji Choice Mart · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92830&mlon=-1.77945#map=17/4.92830/-1.77945) 

School Ahantaman Girls' Senior High School · Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.95845&mlon=-1.72920#map=17/4.95845/-1.72920) 

College School of Railways and Infrastructure Development · Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.95287&mlon=-1.72156#map=17/4.95287/-1.72156) 

Police station Anaji Police Station · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93757&mlon=-1.77815#map=17/4.93757/-1.77815) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

Places mapped inside Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals7
- Banks60
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps35
- Hotels55
- Shopping malls3
- Schools44
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies17
- Restaurants31
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Western Region

- Ahanta West Municipal
- Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal
- Ellembelle
- Jomoro
- Mpohor
- Nzema East
- Prestea/Huni Valley
- Shama
- Tarkwa Nsuaem
- Wassa Amenfi Central
- Wassa Amenfi East
- Wassa Amenfi West
- Wassa East

## Quick answers

- Where is Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?In Western Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?245,382 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?About 24 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?About 2,834 people per km²
- What borders Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?Ahanta West Municipal, Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal, Mpohor and Shama
- What is there to see in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?Cheep cigarettes, DacoHouseBUjunction, Enam Ase, Hazard Monument
- What time zone is Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?Settlements lie between 7 m and 60 m
- What is the best time to visit Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?November to February and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?C4C, about 2.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?Fidelity Bank, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?CAL Bank, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?AHENKOFIKROM TotalEnergies Service Station, about 0.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?60 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?35 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis?GH1508 (OCHA common operational dataset)