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Kumasi
City in Ashanti, Ghana
Overview
Kumasi, the lively capital of the Ashanti Region, is famed for its cultural traditions, historic sites, and buzzing markets. As Ghana's second-largest city, Kumasi blends tradition and modernity, making it a lively destination for travelers seeking authentic experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Ashanti
Population
3,903,480
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
6.69°, -1.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$570
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$320
Cashless
34
English
68
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
13.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1442 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
108 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
1
Cafes
1
Nightlife
8
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KMS
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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