Western Region | |
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![]() Beach near Sekondi-Takoradi | |
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Coordinates: 5°30′N 2°30′W / 5.500°N 2.500°W | |
Country | Ghana |
Capital | Sekondi-Takoradi |
Districts | 22 |
Government | |
• Regional Minister | Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 13,842 km2 (5,344 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 4th |
Population (2021 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 2,060,585 |
• Rank | Ranked 6th |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | |
• Year | 2013 |
• Per capita | $5,150 |
GDP (Nominal) | |
• Year | 2013 |
• Per capita | $2,500 |
Time zone | GMT |
Area code | 031 |
ISO 3166 code | GH-WP |
HDI (2022) | ![]() medium · 3nd |
The Western Region is located in south Ghana,[4] spreads from the Ivory Coast (Comoé District) in the west to the Central region in the east, includes the capital and large twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi on the coast, coastal Axim, and a hilly inland area including Elubo. It includes Ghana's southernmost location, Cape Three Points, where crude oil was discovered in commercial quantities in June 2007. The region covers an area of 13,842 km2, and had a population of 2,060,585 at the 2021 Census.[2]
The Western Region enjoys a long coastline that stretches from South Ghana's border with Ivory Coast to the Western region's boundary with the Central Region on the east.
The Western Region has the highest rainfall in Ghana, lush green hills, and fertile soils. There are numerous small and large-scale gold mines along with offshore oil platforms dominate the Western Region economy.
The culture is dominated by the Akans; the main languages are Akan, French and English.
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