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Wa
City in Upper West, Ghana
Overview
Wa is the capital of Ghana's Upper West Region, offering a unique blend of traditional culture and modern amenities. The city is known for its friendly residents, diverse markets, and historical mosques amidst a relaxed atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Upper West
Population
107,214
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
10.06°, -2.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$383
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
75
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
10.1°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
1032 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WZA
Distance
3 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 65/100.
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