Ghana Neighborhood Guide
Search any of 1,307 areas across all 16 regions. Each gets a composite Safety Score (1-10) sourced from amenities, health, transport, internet, GDP and more.
Abeka
Capital townAccra, Greater Accra
Safety Score
9.8/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 260 mapped
Good β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 8 mapped
Excellent (4G + fibre) β Full 4G coverage. MTN, Telecel, AT all present. Fibre widely available.
Excellent β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 92 mapped
Excellent β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 18 mapped
Excellent β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 267 mapped
Highest GDP per capita β Highest GDP per capita in Ghana. Wide range of services and goods.
Standard caution β Standard urban precautions. Watch belongings in crowds and on trotros.
Excellent β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt, Yango. Β· 217 mapped
All 3 operators, dense towers β All three operators (MTN, Telecel, AT) present with dense tower coverage. Β· 32 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Ridge
Prime suburbKumasi, Ashanti
Safety Score
9.7/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +1.5 prime suburb boost.
Good β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 52 mapped
Excellent β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 21 mapped
Excellent (4G + fibre) β Full 4G in Kumasi + major towns. Fibre in Kumasi metro.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 30 mapped
Excellent β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 15 mapped
Excellent β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 37 mapped
Above national average β Second-largest regional economy. Strong commercial and trade base.
Standard caution β Kumasi metro: standard urban caution. Rural areas calmer.
Limited β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt, Yango. Β· 3 mapped
All 3 operators, dense towers β All three operators present. Dense tower coverage in Kumasi metro. Β· 8 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Chapel Hill
Prime suburbSekondi-Takoradi, Western
Safety Score
9.3/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +1.5 prime suburb boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 120 mapped
Fair β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 3 mapped
Good (4G dominant) β 4G in Takoradi + coastal towns; 3G/4G mixed in inland districts.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 22 mapped
Good β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 11 mapped
Excellent β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 41 mapped
Above national average β Oil + mining economy. Strong infrastructure spend, higher cost of services.
Standard caution β Sekondi-Takoradi: standard urban caution. Mining-belt towns vary.
Good β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Ride-hailing: Bolt. Β· 26 mapped
All 3 operators present β All three operators in Takoradi; tower density thins inland. Β· 5 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Changi
Capital townTamale, Northern
Safety Score
8.1/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 116 mapped
Good β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 9 mapped
Fair (4G in capital; 3G elsewhere) β 4G in Tamale; 3G dominant in surrounding districts.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 31 mapped
Excellent β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 16 mapped
Good β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 28 mapped
Below national average β Mostly agriculture. Lower cost of living, but fewer specialty services.
Generally calm β Tamale + main towns generally calm.
Good β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 18 mapped
2-3 operators in capital β All three operators in Tamale; two operators in district capitals. Β· 14 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Antem
Capital townCape Coast, Central
Safety Score
8/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 80 mapped
Good β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 7 mapped
Good (4G dominant) β 4G in Cape Coast, Winneba, Kasoa. Coverage thins in interior.
Excellent β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 43 mapped
Good β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 10 mapped
Good β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 18 mapped
Around national average β Mixed economy: tourism, education, agriculture. Mid-range cost of living.
Standard caution β Cape Coast + tourist areas generally calm. Standard caution.
Good β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 13 mapped
All 3 operators present β All three operators in Cape Coast + Kasoa. Two operators in smaller towns. Β· 8 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Koforidua
Capital townKoforidua, Eastern
Safety Score
8/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 158 mapped
Sparse β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 1 mapped
Good (4G dominant) β 4G in Koforidua, Nkawkaw, and along the AccraβKumasi corridor.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 31 mapped
Good β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 11 mapped
Excellent β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 36 mapped
Around national average β Diversified agriculture + light industry. Mid-range cost of living.
Standard caution β Koforidua + main towns generally calm.
Good β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 24 mapped
All 3 operators present β All three operators in Koforidua + along the Accra-Kumasi corridor. Β· 13 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
New Dormaa
Prime suburbSunyani, Bono
Safety Score
7.8/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +1.5 prime suburb boost.
Fair β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 22 mapped
Good β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 6 mapped
Fair (4G in capital; 3G elsewhere) β 4G in Sunyani; 3G mixed in surrounding districts.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 21 mapped
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 4 mapped
Fair β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 4 mapped
Around national average β Cocoa belt + commercial centre. Mid-range cost of living.
Generally calm β Sunyani + main towns generally calm.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 4 mapped
2-3 operators in capital β All three operators in Sunyani; two operators in surrounding towns. Β· 17 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Ho
Capital townHo, Volta
Safety Score
7.5/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 81 mapped
Limited β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 2 mapped
Fair (4G in capital; 3G elsewhere) β 4G in Ho and main towns; 3G in many rural districts.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 17 mapped
Good β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 8 mapped
Good β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 14 mapped
Around national average β Agriculture + fisheries. Lower cost of living than coastal cities.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 7 mapped
2-3 operators in capital β All three operators in Ho; two operators in most district capitals. Β· 2 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
George Baryeh
Capital townGoaso, Ahafo
Safety Score
7/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 74 mapped
Good β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 8 mapped
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G dominant outside Goaso. Coverage gaps possible.
Good β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 21 mapped
Good β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 8 mapped
Excellent β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 44 mapped
Below national average β Cocoa + small mining. Lower cost of living, fewer services.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Limited β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 2 mapped
1-2 operators, gaps possible β Two operators in Goaso; gaps in surrounding districts. Β· 15 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Techiman Town Centre
Capital townTechiman, Bono East
Major transit hub and market town connecting southern and northern Ghana. One of the busiest trading centres in the country with a vibrant weekly market.
Safety Score
6.6/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Fair β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km.
Fair β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km.
Fair (4G in capital; 3G elsewhere) β 4G in Techiman; 3G in many rural districts.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km.
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km.
Fair β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km.
Around national average β Major agricultural trade hub (Techiman market). Mid-range cost of living.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km.
2-3 operators in capital β All three operators in Techiman; coverage thins outside.
Sources
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Bolgatanga
Capital townBolgatanga, Upper East
Safety Score
6.6/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Good β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 52 mapped
Limited β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 2 mapped
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G in Bolgatanga + Bawku; coverage thins toward border areas.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 13 mapped
Good β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 8 mapped
Good β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 20 mapped
Lowest GDP per capita band β Among lowest GDP per capita regions. Subsistence farming dominant.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Good β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 17 mapped
1-2 operators, gaps possible β All three operators in Bolgatanga; coverage thins toward Burkina border. Β· 12 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Fante New Town
Capital townSefwi Wiawso, Western North
Safety Score
6.5/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Excellent β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 69 mapped
Sparse β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 1 mapped
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G dominant outside Sefwi Wiawso. Coverage gaps possible.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 14 mapped
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 4 mapped
Good β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 23 mapped
Below national average β Cocoa + small-scale mining. Lower cost of living.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 5 mapped
1-2 operators, gaps possible β Two operators in Sefwi Wiawso; gaps in surrounding districts. Β· 5 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Wa
Capital townWa, Upper West
Safety Score
6.4/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Good β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km. Β· 59 mapped
Limited β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km. Β· 2 mapped
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G in Wa; coverage thins in rural districts.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km. Β· 13 mapped
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km. Β· 5 mapped
Good β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km. Β· 14 mapped
Lowest GDP per capita band β Among lowest GDP per capita regions. Subsistence farming dominant.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km. Β· 8 mapped
1-2 operators, gaps possible β Two operators in Wa; gaps in rural districts. Β· 7 mapped
Sources
- openstreetmap.org
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Dambai Town Centre
Capital townDambai, Oti
Gateway to the Oti Region at the Volta Lake ferry crossing. A calm river town ideal for travellers heading to Digya National Park or northern Ghana.
Safety Score
5.8/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Fair β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km.
Fair β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km.
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G dominant outside the regional capital. Plan accordingly.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km.
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km.
Fair β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km.
Below national average β Mostly agricultural. Lower cost of living, fewer services.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km.
1-2 operators, gaps possible β MTN + one other operator in main towns; gaps in rural districts.
Sources
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Nalerigu Town
Capital townNalerigu, North East
Historic seat of the Mamprugu Kingdom with centuries-old cultural heritage. The Baptist Medical Centre draws visitors and medical volunteers year-round.
Safety Score
5.7/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Fair β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km.
Fair β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km.
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G dominant. Coverage gaps in rural districts.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km.
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km.
Fair β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km.
Lowest GDP per capita band β Among lowest GDP per capita regions. Limited specialty services.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km.
1-2 operators, gaps possible β Two operators in Nalerigu + Walewale; gaps in rural districts.
Sources
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
Damongo Town
Capital townDamongo, Savannah
The gateway to Mole National Park β Ghana's largest wildlife reserve. Most visitors to Mole use Damongo as their base for safaris and eco-tourism.
Safety Score
5.5/10
Weighted composite β Amenities, Internet, Regional GDP, Cell tower and Residential safety count 3Γ; Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourist and Transportation count 2Γ; Health counts 1Γ. +0.7 capital town boost.
Fair β banks, schools, places of worship within 2 km.
Fair β museums, historic sites, viewpoints within 5 km.
Limited (3G dominant) β 3G dominant. Mole National Park area has limited coverage.
Fair β hospitals, clinics, pharmacies within 3 km.
Fair β malls, supermarkets, marketplaces within 3 km.
Fair β restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness, parks within 2 km.
Lowest GDP per capita band β Among lowest GDP per capita regions. Pastoral economy.
Generally calm β Calmer per capita than national average.
Fair β bus stations, transit stops within 2 km.
1-2 operators, gaps possible β Two operators in Damongo; significant gaps in Mole + rural districts.
Sources
- Ghana Police Service Annual Report
- NCA Quarterly Market Data
- Ghana Statistical Service β Regional GDP
- NCA Coverage Maps
- Operator service-area pages (Uber, Bolt, Yango)
All 16 Regions Covered
Real civic data for every regional capital β safety, hospitals, transport, GDP, internet, and cell-tower coverage. New districts added continuously.
