Koforidua
This city in Ghana's Eastern Region blends colonial and modern architecture across a commercial centre known for its historic churches. Koforidua — also called K.dua or Koftown — serves as the regional capital and hosted Ghana's 67th independence anniversary celebrations in 2024. It sits within reach of both mountains and water, and is home to Intravenous Infusions Limited, one of West Africa's oldest pharmaceutical companies.
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- Population151,255
- Nearest water from center 6.7 km4.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.3 km3.9 mi
Nearest airports
Koforidua: quick answers
Where is Koforidua?
Koforidua is in Ghana, about 60 km37 miles in a straight line from Accra.
How do you get to Koforidua?
The nearest airport is Accra (ACC), about 2 hr 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Koforidua?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is June, with about 206 mm8.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Koforidua?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants and 73 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Koforidua?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Suhum, Asamankese and Tema.