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Prestea
City in Western, Ghana
Overview
Prestea is a small town in Ghana's Western Region, best known for its gold mining history. Lively markets, welcoming communities, and local eateries give travelers a unique look into small-town Ghanaian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Western
Population
35,611
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
5.43°, -2.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$385
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$150
Cashless
25
English
40
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
14.6°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1560 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
161 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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