6° 41' 18.5" N, 1° 37' 27.9" W
Located in West Africa, Ghana lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. The country features a roughly rectangular shape, with a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Coordinates for Ghana are useful for various applications, including geocoding apps, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographic position aids in time-zone planning and can enhance travel itineraries by providing precise locations within the country.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 6.688480 | -1.624430 | 2,544,530 |
| Accra | 5.556020 | -0.196900 | 1,963,264 |
| Tamale | 9.400790 | -0.839300 | 464,316 |
| Takoradi | 4.898160 | -1.760290 | 389,114 |
| Sekondi | 4.934220 | -1.714540 | 285,506 |
| Cape Coast | 5.105350 | -1.246600 | 212,426 |
| Atsiaman | 5.697750 | -0.328240 | 202,932 |
| Ashaiman | 5.699510 | -0.034840 | 190,972 |
| Obuase | 6.202280 | -1.667960 | 179,604 |
| Tema | 5.669800 | -0.016570 | 155,782 |
| Koforidua | 6.094080 | -0.259130 | 151,255 |
| Teshi Old Town | 5.583650 | -0.107220 | 144,013 |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 4.926780 | -1.757730 | 138,872 |
| Ho | 6.600840 | 0.471300 | 130,701 |
| Amanfrom | 5.535320 | -0.398270 | 119,467 |
| Medina Estates | 5.665800 | -0.163070 | 101,207 |
| Twifu Praso | 5.614110 | -1.550200 | 100,851 |
Ghana is situated in West Africa, on the continent of Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 6.69° N latitude and 1.62° W longitude, indicating its position relative to the equator and prime meridian.
Ghana operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) without daylight saving time. Its longitudinal position means it is aligned with GMT, making it one of the few countries on the same time zone as the prime meridian.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Ghana, refer to the coordinates provided for major urban centers or use mapping tools linked on the page. You can input specific coordinates to navigate to various locations within the country.