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Volta Region

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Location & Surroundings

Volta Region is a first-order administrative division in Volta, Ghana with 1,738,710 inhabitants, at 50 m elevation. The national capital Accra is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lome-Tokoin Airport, 87 km away.

Also known as: Trans-Volta · Trans Volta Togoland Region · Togoland Region · 볼타 주 · Volta

Overview

Volta Region is administrative region in Ghana.

It is located in Ghana, Africa.

The population is about 1,878,316 (2009).

It covers about 20,570 square kilometre.

Also known as: Togoland, British Togoland

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Basic Data

  • Country Ghana
  • Located in Ghana
  • Area 20,570 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 24' 0" N, 0° 30' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 50 m
  • Timezone Africa/Accra
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,738,710
  • Pop. Density 23 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Cedi (GHS)
  • Phone Prefix +233

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Alternate Names

Trans-Volta
Trans Volta Togoland Region
Togoland Region
ko
볼타 주
Volta

Weather in Volta Region

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Volta Region, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 W/m2.

Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.04 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 24.4 1.1 214 96 1,012.1 - / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
6h 24.0 0.9 207 97 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.3 n/a
12h 28.9 2.3 203 71 1,012.9 0.04 / 0.04 100 308.4 n/a
18h 26.5 1.4 180 80 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 190.7 n/a
Tomorrow 24.1 1.4 247 93 1,013.0 0.04 / 0.04 100 0.0 n/a
30h 24.3 1.0 211 90 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.1 n/a
36h 30.1 2.5 184 65 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 96 338.9 n/a
42h 26.8 2.8 180 80 1,012.0 0.07 / 0.07 31 388.5 n/a
Friday 24.3 1.4 197 94 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 82 0.0 n/a
54h 23.8 1.0 198 95 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.3 n/a
60h 34.0 1.9 189 52 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 17 612.8 n/a
66h 26.4 3.8 182 82 1,011.5 0.44 / 0.44 53 522.6 n/a
Saturday 24.4 1.0 181 93 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.14 81 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Volta Region?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 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 Volta Region today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Volta Region?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Volta Region?
Volta Region is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Volta Region?
Population about 1,738,710.
What is the elevation of Volta Region?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Volta Region located?
It is at 6.40000, 0.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Volta Region in?
It is in Ghana.

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Last updated 2019-07-09
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2294234
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