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Tarkwa
City in Western, Ghana
Overview
Tarkwa is a lively town in Ghana's Western Region, best known for its significant gold mining industry and lively community. Visitors will find a blend of urban resources and local culture, making it an engaging stop for those interested in Ghana's industrial heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Western
Population
34,941
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
5.30°, -1.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$217
Local Income
$140
Cashless
35
English
60
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
199 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
226 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
26
Parks
3
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 1 tests. 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 2025-12-06.
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 62/100.
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