Tarkwa
Known locally as the "Golden City," Tarkwa is a town in Ghana's Western Region with a compact centre holding a concentration of cafés, restaurants, and historic churches. The surrounding area is home to several Fante communities, including Efuanta, Tamso, and Aboso, and the town sits within reach of both water and mountain terrain.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population49,937
- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.5 km4.0 mi
Tarkwa: quick answers
Where is Tarkwa?
Tarkwa is in Ghana.
How do you get to Tarkwa?
The nearest airport is Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD), about 2 hr 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tarkwa?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is June, with about 281 mm11.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tarkwa?
OpenStreetMap lists 14 restaurants and 65 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Tarkwa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sekondi-Takoradi, Prestea and Ngulofolo.