Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ada Foah
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 18 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 10 |
| Tour operators | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Travel agencies | 6 |
| Other membership organizations | 5 |
| Religion | 5 |
Ada Foah Facts
| Area | 218.7 km² |
| Population | 113,564 |
| Male Population | 54,307 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 59,257 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +399.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +92.4% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 24) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,581 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 30 35 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.77416, 0.63377 |
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Ada Foah Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,754 | 42,367 | 59,020 | 95,268 | 113,564 | 126,148 | 139,349 |
| Population Density | 104 / km² | 193.7 / km² | 269.9 / km² | 435.6 / km² | 519.3 / km² | 576.8 / km² | 637.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAda Foah Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 92.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Foah | +399.1% | +168% | +92.4% |
| Ghana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ada Foah Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Foah | 23.9 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ada Foah Population Density
Population Density: 519 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Foah | 113,564 | 218.7 km² | 519 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ada Foah Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ada Foah
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ada Foah Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,518 | $1,819 | $2,074 | $2,522 | $2,772 | $3,005 | $3,309 | $3,581 |
| Total GDP | $65.1M | $91.2M | $122.3M | $177.4M | $228.4M | $287.7M | $358.6M | $404.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ada Foah CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Foah | 96,217 tn | 0.85 tn | 440 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ada Foah CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 96,217 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 440 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/88 | 4:54 PM | 3.5 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ada Foah
Ada Foah or Ada is a coastal town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Just off the Accra-Aflao motorway, this town is located along the Volta River. It's also the capital of the Dangme East District and the seat of the District Assembly.
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