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Bawku
City in Upper East, Ghana
Overview
Bawku is a busy town in the Upper East Region of Ghana, known for its lively markets and deep-rooted cultural traditions. The city offers a blend of commerce and local life, with friendly residents welcoming visitors seeking an authentic northern Ghanaian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Upper East
Population
61,151
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
11.06°, -0.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$270
Local Cost
$165
Local Income
$85
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
1096 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XZA
Distance
43 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.
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.
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 55/100.
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