16 Regions in Ghana and their Capitals Cities

List of all the 16 Regions in Ghana and their Capitals Cities; There are sixteen (16) administrative regions in Ghana. The creation of these regions and their respective capitals in Ghana has finally resolved numerous petitions which dates as far back as 1954.

This historic event took place on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, during the presidency of President Nana Akufo-Addo.

All 16 Regions in Ghana and their Capitals Cities; Find the list of the regions and their Capital Cities.

Ashanti Region

Capital: Kumasi

Land Area: 24,389 squared kilometers (9,417 square miles)

Population: Ashanti Region has a total population of 5,440,436 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 27

Bono Region

Capital: Sunyani

Land Area: 11,481 squared kilometers (4,433 square miles).

Population: Bono Region has a total population of 1,203,400 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 12

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Greater Accra Region

Capital: Accra

Land Area: 3,245 squared kilometers (1,253 square miles.

Population: The region has a total population of 2,660,000 per the 2023 population census.

Districts: 16

Central Region

Capital: Cape Coast

Land Area: 9,826 squared kilometers (3,794 square miles)

Population: Central Region has a total population of 2,859,821 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 17

Eastern Region

Capital: Koforidua

Land Area: 19,323 squared kilometers ( 7,461 square miles).

Population: Eastern Region has a population of  3,377,593 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 26

Northern Region

Capital: Tamale

Land Area: 70,765 squared kilometers (27,323 square miles)

Population: Northern Region has a total population of 2,310,939 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 14

Western Region

Capital: Takoradi

Land Area: 23,941squared kilometers (9,244 square miles)

Population: Western Region has a total population of 2,060,585 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 23

Upper East Region

Capital: Bolgatanga

Land Area: 8,842 squared kilometers (3,414 square miles).

Population: Upper East Region has a total population of 1,301,226 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 15

Upper West Region

Capital: Wa

Land Area: 18,476 squared kilometers (7,134 square miles).

Population: Upper West has a total population of 901,502 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 11

Volta Region

Capital: Ho

Land Area: 8,379 squared kilometers (3,220 square miles)

Population: Volta Region has a total population of 1,659,040 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 18

North East Region

Capital: Nalerigu

Land Area: 9,074 squared kilometers (3,503 square miles).

Population: North East Region has a total population of 658,946 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 6

Oti Region

Capital: Dambai

Land Area: 11,066 squared kilometers (4,273 square miles).

Population: Oti Region has a total population of 747,248 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 8

Bono East Region

Capital: Techiman

Land Area: 22,952 squared kilometers (8,862 square miles).

Population: Bono East Region has a total population of 1,203,400 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 11

Savannah Region

Capital: Damongo

Land Area: 35,862 squared kilometers (13,846 square miles).

Population: Savannah Region has a total population of 653,266 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 6

Ahafo Region 

Capital: Goaso

Land Area: 5,193 squared kilometers (2,005 squared miles).

Population: Ahafo Region has a total population of 564,668 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 7

Western North Region

Capital: Wiawso

Land Area: 10,074 squared kilometers (3,890 square miles).

Population: Western North Region has a total population of 880,921 per the 2021 population census.

Districts: 9

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh