Nkawkaw

Ghana
Nkawkaw, Ghana
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A town in southern Ghana's Eastern Region that serves as the gateway to the Kwahu mountains, sitting in a valley at the foot of the ascent. It is the municipal capital of Kwahu West and a practical base for those heading into the highlands.

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  • Population47,968
  • Nearest water from center 13 km7.9 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
27°80°
25mm1.0in
F
28°82°
45mm1.8in
M
27°81°
100mm3.8in
A
27°80°
105mm4.2in
M
26°78°
140mm5.5in
J
25°76°
170mm6.7in
J
24°75°
135mm5.3in
A
24°75°
115mm4.5in
S
24°76°
185mm7.2in
O
25°76°
165mm6.5in
N
25°78°
70mm2.7in
D
26°79°
30mm1.2in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Nkawkaw: quick answers

Where is Nkawkaw?

Nkawkaw is in Ghana, about 97 km60 miles in a straight line from Kumasi.

How do you get to Nkawkaw?

The nearest airport is Kumasi (KMS), about 2 hr 51 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Nkawkaw?

The warmest month is February, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is September, with about 183 mm7.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Nkawkaw?

OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Nkawkaw?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Konongo and Akwatia.

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