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Aboso, Western, Ghana – Ghana Flag

Current Date And Time In Aboso, Ghana

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:48:10 GMT
State: Western
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 8,790
District: Prestea-Huni Valley

📍 Cities Near To Aboso


Find cities, states and countries closest to Aboso in Western, 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 Aboso.

📍 Aboso 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 Aboso from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern
DistrictPrestea-Huni Valley
Total Population8,790
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.3607° N
Center Longitude-1.9486° E
Elevation92 m (302 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Western#9 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abengourou Abengourou142 229 124
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Abiati Abiati84 136 73
West (W)
National Flag Of Aboisso Aboisso87 140 75
West (W)
National Flag Of Aboisso Comoé Aboisso Comoé103 166 90
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Abongoua Abongoua126 202 109
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Aboso Aboso0 0 0
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aboulié Aboulié67 108 59
West (W)
National Flag Of Aboutou Aboutou96 155 84
West (W)
National Flag Of Abradinou Abradinou119 191 103
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Abrobakro Abrobakro108 173 94
West (W)
National Flag Of Abronambué Abronambué136 219 118
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aby Aby84 135 73
West (W)
National Flag Of Adamakro Adamakro111 179 96
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Adaou Adaou91 146 79
West (W)
National Flag Of Adiaké Adiaké93 150 81
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Aboso


States and regions closest to Western (home state of Aboso), 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 District127 205 111
West (W)
National Flag Of Ahafo Ahafo171 276 149
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ashanti Ashanti98 158 85
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bono Bono187 301 162
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bono East Bono East178 286 154
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Central Central70 113 61
East (E)
National Flag Of Centrale Centrale315 506 273
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Comoé District Comoé District67 107 58
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Eastern Eastern145 234 126
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Goh-Djiboua Goh-Djiboua225 362 195
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Aboso


Countries bordering or closest to Ghana, with aerial distance and compass direction from Aboso'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 Aboso. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western, Ghana.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Aboso (You)Western8,790
AbosoWestern North0.3NNE
TarkwaWestern49,9377.8SW
TarkwaWestern North8.2SW
PresteaWestern North22.9WNW
PresteaWestern35,61123.0WNW
Shama JunctionWestern20,94649.4SE
Wassa-AkropongWestern49.7NNW
Assin FosoCentral37,23050.1NE
Twifu PrasoCentral100,85152.3ENE
Sekondi-TakoradiWestern138,87252.7SSE

🏆 Western City Rankings

How does Aboso rank within Western? 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 Aboso appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Takoradi389,114
Sekondi285,506
Sekondi-Takoradi138,872
Tarkwa49,937
Prestea35,611
Esim35,487
Elubo23,952
Shama Junction20,946
Aboso ⭐8,790

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Takoradi Airport
IATA: TKD
55 km (34 mi) from Aboso
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 Western Cities
Aboso ranks #9 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Aboso Sits on the Map

Aboso sits inside Western, Ghana and ranks #9 of 9 cities in Western 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 Aboso 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 Aboso 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 Aboso and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Aboso against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western city rankings

🌎 Beyond Aboso: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Aboso and the countries closest to Aboso 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 Aboso, 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 Aboso at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Aboso

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Aboso MapView the Aboso map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Aboso Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Western OverviewExplore the Western 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 Aboso

Which cities are closest to Aboso?

See the Cities Near To Aboso 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 Western by population and density.

How is the distance from Aboso to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Aboso 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 Aboso 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 Aboso 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 Aboso 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 Aboso?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Aboso. 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 Western city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Aboso ranks #9 of 9 cities in Western 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 Aboso?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Aboso is Takoradi Airport (TKD), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.