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Foso, Central, Ghana – Ghana Flag

Current Date And Time In Foso, Ghana

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:39:16 GMT
State: Central
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 20,078
District: Assin North

📍 Cities Near To Foso


Find cities, states and countries closest to Foso in Central, Ghana with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Foso.

📍 Foso Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Foso from our regional database:

State / RegionCentral
DistrictAssin North
Total Population20,078
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.7012° N
Center Longitude-1.2866° E
Elevation148 m (486 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Central#13 of 14
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aboso Aboso51 82 44
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Aboso Aboso51 82 44
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Aburi Aburi77 124 67
East (E)
National Flag Of Accra Accra76 122 66
East (E)
National Flag Of Adenta Adenta78 125 68
East (E)
National Flag Of Agogo Agogo77 124 67
North (N)
National Flag Of Ahwiaa Ahwiaa76 123 66
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ahwiaa Ahwiaa87 140 75
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Akim Oda Akim Oda26 42 22
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Akim Swedru Akim Swedru23 37 20
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Akropong Akropong85 136 74
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Akwatia Akwatia40 65 35
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Amanfrom Amanfrom62 100 54
East (E)
National Flag Of Anomabu Anomabu38 61 33
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Anyinam Anyinam69 111 60
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Foso


States and regions closest to Central (home state of Foso), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abidjan Autonomous District Abidjan Autonomous District197 317 171
West (W)
National Flag Of Ahafo Ahafo162 261 141
North (N)
National Flag Of Ashanti Ashanti78 125 68
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Atlantique Atlantique251 404 218
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bono Bono160 258 139
North (N)
National Flag Of Bono East Bono East160 257 139
North (N)
National Flag Of Centrale Centrale263 424 229
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Collines Collines307 494 267
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Comoé District Comoé District132 212 114
West (W)
National Flag Of Eastern Eastern87 139 75
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Foso


Countries bordering or closest to Ghana, with aerial distance and compass direction from Foso's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Benin Benin247 397 214
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso299 481 259
North (N)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon917 1,476 796
East (E)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea890 1,433 773
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon1,060 1,705 920
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia1,041 1,676 904
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea608 978 528
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau1,000 1,609 868
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast311 500 270
West (W)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia586 943 509
West (W)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Foso. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Central, Ghana.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Foso (You)Central20,078
Twifu PrasoCentral100,85130.7WSW
Akim SwedruEastern10,00036.8NE
Assin FosoCentral37,23040.2W
Akim OdaEastern60,60441.7NE
NyakromCentral56.1E
MankesimCentral41,54156.4SSE
SaltpondCentral24,68960.2SSE
AnomabuWestern North61.1SSE
DunkwaCentral42,73761.5WNW
AkwatiaEastern33,78464.9NE

🏆 Central City Rankings

How does Foso rank within Central? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Foso appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Cape Coast212,426
Twifu Praso100,851
Kasoa86,753
Winneba71,288
Buduburam63,217
Swedru54,417
Dunkwa42,737
Mankesim41,541
Assin Foso37,230
Elmina34,403

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Takoradi Airport
IATA: TKD
105 km (65 mi) from Foso
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Central Cities
Foso ranks #13 of 14 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Foso? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Foso Sits on the Map

Foso sits inside Central, Ghana and ranks #13 of 14 cities in Central by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Foso to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Foso outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Foso and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Foso against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Central city rankings

🌎 Beyond Foso: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Foso and the countries closest to Foso by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Ghana. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Foso, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Foso at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Foso

If you're stringing together stops in Central, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Foso — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Foso MapView the Foso map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Foso Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Central OverviewExplore the Central state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Ghana Country DataGet complete Ghana data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Foso

Which cities are closest to Foso?

See the Cities Near To Foso table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Central by population and density.

How is the distance from Foso to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Foso and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Foso map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Foso will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Foso to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Foso?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Foso. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Central city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Foso compare in size to the cities near it?

Foso ranks #13 of 14 cities in Central by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Foso?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Foso is Takoradi Airport (TKD), about 105 km (65 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.