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Sekondi-Takoradi
City in Western, Ghana
Overview
Sekondi-Takoradi, often called the Twin City, is the lively capital of Ghana's Western Region, combining colonial heritage with modern infrastructure. This coastal city is a hub for oil, shipbuilding, and lively markets, and is a gateway to some of Ghana's best beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Western
Population
539,548
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
4.93°, -1.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$595
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$210
Cashless
50
English
75
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
18.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1486 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TKD
Distance
4 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.
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 68/100.
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