Location & Surroundings
Akanko is a settlement in Western, Ghana, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Esim, 19 km to the south. The national capital Accra is about 235 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: Abanko · Ahanko
Overview
Abanko is human settlement in Ghana.
It is located in Nzema East Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Also known as: Akanko, Ahanko
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Nzema East Municipal District
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 1' 59" N, 2° 13' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 890 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:10
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akanko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.16 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.7 | 1.9 | 241 | 97 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 4.9 | 234 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 1.54 / 1.54 | 99 | 476.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 223 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 25 | 497.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 236 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 48 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.6 | 238 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 3.9 | 235 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 70 | 368.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.0 | 229 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 90 | 416.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 2.7 | 228 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 2.5 | 239 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.11 / 0.16 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 3.9 | 238 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 68 | 216.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 225 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 16 | 418.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 243 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 250 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanko?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akanko today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Akanko?
Local time is 12:10. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Akanko?
Akanko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akanko?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Akanko located?
It is at 5.03314, -2.23133 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akanko in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry