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Salaga
City in Northern, Ghana
Overview
Salaga is a historic trading town in Ghana's Northern Region, known for its lively markets and its key role in the trans-Saharan trade route. The city offers visitors a glimpse into northern Ghanaian culture and architecture, with welcoming locals and rich traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Northern
Population
25,472
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
8.55°, -0.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$342
Local Cost
$165
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
12.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1264 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 35/100.
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