Tafo
Ghana · Ashanti RegionGH
Town in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Tafo is a town in Kumasi Metropolitan District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana near the regional capital Kumasi. Tafo is the thirtieth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 60,919 people. Because of the town's population and housing development in recent years, it is debatable whether Tafo is still regarded as a separate town, or already a suburb of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti region. The town is near Kumasi, with a distance of approximately 3.3 kilometers to the center of a similar name sounding village named New Tafo and must be distinguished from Tafo. Tarkwa is located just 4.6 km away from Tafo. The city center of Kumasi is located approximately 9.8 kilometers away. Tafo is one of the urban constituencies of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. The town's parliamentary candidate shall have one direct seat to the Parliament of Ghana.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,457
- Coordinates
- 6.732, -1.614
- Timezone
- Africa/Accra
Overview of Tafo
Tafo sits in Ashanti Region, Ghana and reads as a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 50,457. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Travel interests covered here include sports, culture and nightlife.
Things to do in Tafo
Sports in Tafo
(3)For sports, expect Golf, Hiking and Hiking Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tafo.
Culture in Tafo
(1)Tafo's culture entries include Cemeteries. All of it is drawn from Tafo's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Tafo
(1)On the nightlife side, Tafo offers Festival. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tafo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Tafo
For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
Getting there & around
Expect a regional connection into Tafo, then short distances on foot. Tafo runs on Africa/Accra time.
Similar destinations
Places near Tafo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tafo known for?
- In Ashanti Region, Ghana, Tafo stands out for sports, culture and nightlife. That mix defines the typical visit to this 50,457-strong destination.
- What can you do in Tafo?
- Options in Tafo run to Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Cemeteries and Festival — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Tafo?
- For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
- Where is Tafo located?
- You will find Tafo in Ashanti Region, Ghana. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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