Kumasi
in Ashanti Region, Ghana

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.688 and -1.624 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 41' 18" and W -1° 37' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:48 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 5:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-7.462 and 178.667 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Temotu Village
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ghana in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ghana.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ghana. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Kumasi

Kumasi in Ashanti Region with it's 1,468,609 inhabitants is located in Ghana about 125 mi (or 202 km) north-west of Accra, the country's capital.

Local time in Kumasi is now 03:48 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Kumasi, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kumasi Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Asante Traditional Buildings in a distance of 88 mi (or 142 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mamponteng, Odumase Krobo, Sunyani, Wassa-Akropong and Koforidua. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 91 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 87 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 16% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

33°C (92 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

34°C (93 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golden Bean Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
19 Harper Road, Nhyiaeso
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wadoma Royale

Address
4,0 mi
Wadoma Junction
00233 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Gate Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
Amakom Roundabout
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


True Vine Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Plot 22 Blk E
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Villages Inn

Address
3,0 mi
Melcom Road Kumasi,Poultry Junction
0000 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 02:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel De Texas

Address
1,5 mi
Plot 11 Block 1, Hudson Road, Asokwa
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Okumah Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Plot 9 Block K Kaase
KS16879 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Green Ranch

Address
1,6 mi
Lake Bosomtwe
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sir Max Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Plot 4, Block T West Nhyiaso
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 02:00 - Checkin: 06:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


PINK PANTHER HOTEL KUMASI

Address
1,9 mi
3142 BEKWAI RD
00000 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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In the streets of Kumasi

Published: October 21, 2010
Length: 04:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: georeiser

Taxi in the streets of Kumasi and walking in the big market. Filmed with GoPro HD Hero camera.


lord jagannath rathayatra (peace walk) in kumasi-ghana.mp4

Published: July 10, 2012
Length: 11:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Narendra choudhary

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Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 53:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joan Cortés Olea


Ghana Calle Kumasi

Published: December 16, 2010
Length: 45:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: snowcopito


CIMGawardsSept2012gtkc.mp4

Published: September 10, 2012
Length: 49:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GoldenTulipKumasi

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Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 03:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Disco SED ghana

Published: July 08, 2009
Length: 30:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GHANAable

niñas colegio maristas en kumasi en ghana graban disco para recaudar dinero para construir un colegio, organizado por la ONG SED y la embajada española.


Ghana Gold Series - Preparing to Smelt 5kgs

Published: May 31, 2011
Length: 11:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: George Wagner

Adding Borax to gold - preparing to smelt - Kumasi Ghana, Africa Discounted gold available in Ghana? Contact me if interested.


NOKWAREDIE by EVANG. DAVID AMPONSEM

Published: June 20, 2012
Length: 41:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TRUEFAITHCHURCH TV

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Published: June 20, 2012
Length: 37:52 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Opoku Ware School

Opoku Ware Senior Secondary School, often referred to as OWASS, is a top-ranking senior high school for boys aged 14 to 19;. It was established in 1952, as one of the five Catholic schools in Ghana that year. The school was named after Asante King Opoku Ware I. The students are known collectively as Akatakyie, an Asante word meaning "conquering heroes". It is located in Fankyenebra, near Santasi, along the Kumasi-Obuasi road. The patron saint of the school is Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Located at 6.663, -1.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Ghana, High schools in Ghana, Kumasi

Baba Yara Stadium

Baba Yara Stadium (also known as Kumasi Sports Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti. It is Ghana's largest stadium, with a capacity of 40,500.

Located at 6.68268, -1.60511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athletics (track and field) venues in Ghana, Sports venues in Ghana, Football venues in Ghana, Multi-purpose stadiums in Ghana

Prempeh College

Prempeh College is an all-boys boarding school in a suburb of Kumasi, Ghana (the Ashanti regional capital), founded in 1949 by Asantehene Sir Osei Tutu Agyeman Prempeh II. Prempeh College was originally meant to cater to the educational needs of the middle and northern sectors of Ghana. It is the first boys secondary school in Ashanti.

Located at 6.70389, -1.64583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 1949, Kumasi

Kumasi Airport

Kumasi Airport is an airport serving Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region in Ghana. It is the second busiest airport in Ghana. The airport was closed for a week in September - October 2012 to allow resurfacing of the tarmac.

Located at 6.71444, -1.59056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Ghana, Kumasi

Abrankese Stadium

Abrankese Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kumasi, Ghana. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Medeama SC of the Ghana Premier League. The stadium holds 12,000 spectators and opened in 2007.

Located at 6.704, -1.64573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Ghana, Kumasi, Sports venues completed in 2007, Sports venues in Ghana

Wesley Methodist Cathedral

Wesley Methodist Cathedral is a Methodist cathedral located in Kumasi, Ghana. Wesley is the largest Methodist church in the area, and is the center of the episcopal area in Kumasi. The cathedral is named after John Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist church.

Located at 6.69361, -1.62333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Methodist cathedrals, Churches in Ghana, Kumasi, Cathedrals in Africa

Bantama

Bantama is suburb of Kumasi. Kumasi is the regional capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Bantama is both a residential and commercial area in the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. It is in the centre of the regional capital.

Located at 6.65, -1.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly

Kumasi Polytechnic

The Kumasi Polytechnic is a public tertiary institution in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|41|28|N|1|36|36|W|region:GH-AH_type:landmark_source:kolossus-dewiki |primary |name= }} Kumasi Polytechnic is one of the well-known, elegant and vibrant Polytechnics in Ghana. It is a nice institution, which is located at the heart of the Garden city of West Africa, the capital city of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Located at 6.69111, -1.61 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ghana Polytechnics

Districts of the same city

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Other districts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Coomassie, Kumase, Kumassi, Kumasi, كوماسي, Горад Кумасі, Кумаси, کوماسی, Kumasy, Կումասի, KMS, クマシ, 쿠마시, Кумаси шаары, Kumasis, ਕੁਮਾਸੀ, Кумасі, 库马西