Tafo
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.- Suburb with about 50,500 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 290 metres (960 feet)
- …is also known as “New Tafo”
- Description: town in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kumasi Airport and Old Tafo Municipal District.
Kumasi Airport
Prempeh I International Airport is an international…
Old Tafo Municipal District
Government office
Old Tafo Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Manhyia Palace
The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene, as well as his official residence. Manhyia Palace is situated 3½ km south of Tafo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ahwiaa and Kumasi.
Tafo
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Latitude
6.7341° or 6° 44′ 3″ north
Longitude
-1.609° or 1° 36′ 32″ west
Open location code
6CRWP9MR+JC
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OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Akan to Yoruba—“Tafo” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Old Tafo and Moshie Zongo.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tafo 4 Miles Market and St. Anthony Catholic Church-Old Tafo.
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