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Takoradi
City in Western, Ghana
Overview
Takoradi, the capital of Ghana's Western Region, is a dynamic port city that blends coastal beauty with urban energy. Known for its oil industry, beaches, and lively local culture, the city offers a unique gateway to Ghana's Atlantic coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Western
Population
389,114
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
4.90°, -1.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost
$910
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
82
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
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
10
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TKD
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 67/100.
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