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Cape Coast
City in Central, Ghana
Overview
Cape Coast is a stunning coastal city in Ghana's Central Region, steeped in history and natural beauty. Known for its UNESCO-listed Cape Coast Castle and lively local culture, the city offers a unique blend of heritage, lively markets, and scenic beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Central
Population
212,426
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
5.11°, -1.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$650
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
20.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1407 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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