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Tamale
City in Northern, Ghana
Overview
Tamale, Ghana's third-largest city, is the busy capital of the Northern Region and a gateway to the Sahel. Known for its lively markets, lively street life, and unique blend of tradition and modernity, Tamale is a hub for commerce and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Northern
Population
729,768
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
9.40°, -0.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$415
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
75
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
10.4°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1074 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TML
Distance
18 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 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 2025-12-05.
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 62/100.
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