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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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