Location & Surroundings
Japekrom is a city in Bono, Ghana with 96,000 inhabitants, at 267 m elevation. The national capital Accra is about 365 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bondoukou, 53 km away.
Also known as: Gyapekurom
Overview
Japekrom is Capital of Jaman South Municipal.
It is located in Bono Region, Ghana.
The elevation is around 266 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Bono Region
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 34' 33" N, 2° 47' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 267 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 96,000
- Pop. Density 5,936 p/km²
- Built-up 26.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:05
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Japekrom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Japekrom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 22.5 | 1.1 | 173 | 95 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 211 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 1.5 | 80 | 59 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 558.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.8 | 116 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 15 | 534.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.8 | 187 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 228 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 1.2 | 195 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 555.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 1.8 | 175 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 5 | 534.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 213 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.09 / 0.19 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 226 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.31 / 0.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 0.7 | 242 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 388.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 0.4 | 308 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 532.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 1.9 | 209 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Japekrom?
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Japekrom today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Japekrom?
Local time is 10:05. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Japekrom?
Japekrom is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Japekrom?
Population about 96,000.
What is the elevation of Japekrom?
DEM 267 m.
Where is Japekrom located?
It is at 7.57580, -2.78516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Japekrom in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry