Categories in Bekwai
Gas StationClothing storesChurchesChurch of ChristGovernment OfficeMethodist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist ChurchEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsPubRestaurantsBanksHospital departmentHospitalsBeauty salonsPrint ShopApartment BuildingHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyGuest HouseHotels and motelsHousing SocietyWarehouse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bekwai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 26 |
| Churches | 24 |
| Public administration | 18 |
| Hospitals | 14 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Apartments | 7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| Religion | 5 |
| Shopping | 5 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Banks | 5 |
Bekwai Facts
| Area | 437.5 km² |
| Population | 184,206 |
| Male Population | 87,755 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 96,451 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +127.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.1% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 19.9, Female: 21.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,738 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 32 24 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.45335, -1.57741 |
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Bekwai Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,041 | 110,217 | 132,410 | 169,554 | 184,206 | 198,633 | 214,813 |
| Population Density | 185.2 / km² | 251.9 / km² | 302.7 / km² | 387.6 / km² | 421 / km² | 454 / km² | 491 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBekwai Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 39.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekwai | +127.3% | +67.1% | +39.1% |
| Ghana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bekwai Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekwai | 20.8 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bekwai Population Density
Population Density: 421 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekwai | 184,206 | 437.5 km² | 421 / 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
Bekwai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Bekwai
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bekwai
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
Bekwai Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,013 | $1,746 | $1,704 | $2,060 | $2,921 | $3,124 | $3,595 | $3,738 |
| Total GDP | $197.9M | $180M | $187.4M | $249.4M | $379.5M | $448.7M | $537.5M | $568.5M |
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
Bekwai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekwai | 132,206 tn | 0.72 tn | 302.2 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
Bekwai CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 132,206 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 302.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Bekwai
Bekwai is a town and the capital of the Bekwai Municipal, a municipal in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Bekwai has i settlement population of 5,267 people. Bekwai and the Bekwai Municipal are south of the Ashanti regional capital of Kumasi, north of Ob..
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