Categories in Wa, Ghana
Auto Parts StoreCar WashGas StationDigital Printing ServiceFarmingFuel supplierManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreLaundry ServiceMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchReligionSocial Services OrganizationComputer Accessories StoreComputer ServiceElectronics Repair ShopElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopPhone Repair ServiceBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsElectrical Supply StoreGeneral contractorsHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversityFashion DesignerGraphic DesignerLibrariesBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsCafesChop barFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesPubRestaurantsTailorAtm'sBanksMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness CenterBusiness to Business ServiceLaboratoryPrint ShopApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexComputer storesCosmetics StoreGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallVitamin & Supplements StorePlaygroundSoccer FieldSports clubVolleyball CourtBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgeLodgingOther travel reservationsTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wa, Ghana
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Loan companies | 15 | 4.2 |
| Education | 14 | 3.4 |
| Banks | 12 | 4.2 |
| Other accommodation | 11 | 3.5 |
Wa, Ghana Facts
| Area | 478.4 km² |
| Population | 160,469 |
| Male Population | 79,325 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 81,144 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +146.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.6% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.4, Female: 20.3) |
| Area Codes | 39 20 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.06069, -2.50192 |
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Wa, Ghana Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,051 | 99,468 | 114,938 | 144,341 | 160,469 |
| Population Density | 136 / km² | 207.9 / km² | 240.2 / km² | 301.7 / km² | 335.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wa, Ghana Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa, Ghana | +121.9% | +45.1% | +25.6% |
| Upper West Region | +132.3% | +59.5% | +29.9% |
| Ghana | +177.7% | +87.1% | +45.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wa, Ghana Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa, Ghana | 18.7 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
| Upper West Region | 18.7 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wa, Ghana Population Density
Population Density: 335 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa, Ghana | 160,469 | 478.4 km² | 335 / km² |
| Upper West Region | 747,173 | 18,733.6 km² | 39.9 / 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
Wa, Ghana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Wa, Ghana
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wa, Ghana
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
Wa, Ghana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa, Ghana | 70,232 tn | 0.44 tn | 146.8 tons/km² |
| Upper West Region | 325,823 tn | 0.44 tn | 17.4 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
Wa, Ghana CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,232 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 146.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.2) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Wa, Ghana
Wa is a town and is the capital of Wa Municipal District and the Upper West Region of north Ghana. Wa has a 2012 settlement population of 102,446. Features of the town include several mosques, the Wa-Na Palace, a museum and a nearby hippopotamus sanc..
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