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Koforidua's name comes from an Akan man named Kofi Ofori who built his hut under a mahogany tree.

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Koforidua

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
131.2K
Coordinates
6.09, -0.26
962nd most populous city in the world

Koforidua, also popularly known as K.dua or Koftown is a city and the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The city has an estimated population of 151,255 people as of 2025. The city is a blend of colonial and modern architecture.

From the “Etymology” section

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Koforidua was founded in 1875 by Akan migrants from Asanteman.

Koforidua
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Koforidua

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
131.2K
Coordinates
6.09, -0.26
962nd most populous city in the world

Koforidua, also popularly known as K.dua or Koftown is a city and the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The city has an estimated population of 151,255 people as of 2025. The city is a blend of colonial and modern architecture.

From the “History” section

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The city is located in the heart of the Dahomey Gap, giving it a tropical savanna climate.

Koforidua
Ghana
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Koforidua

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
131.2K
Coordinates
6.09, -0.26
962nd most populous city in the world

Koforidua, also popularly known as K.dua or Koftown is a city and the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The city has an estimated population of 151,255 people as of 2025. The city is a blend of colonial and modern architecture.

From the “Climate” section

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Koforidua is home to one of Ghana's oldest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, Intravenous Infusion Ltd.

Koforidua
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Koforidua

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
131.2K
Coordinates
6.09, -0.26
962nd most populous city in the world

Koforidua, also popularly known as K.dua or Koftown is a city and the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The city has an estimated population of 151,255 people as of 2025. The city is a blend of colonial and modern architecture.

From the “Economy” section

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Koforidua is close to major tourism attractions like Obuo Tabri Mountain and Boti Falls.

Koforidua
Ghana
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city

Koforidua

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
131.2K
Coordinates
6.09, -0.26
962nd most populous city in the world

Koforidua, also popularly known as K.dua or Koftown is a city and the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The city has an estimated population of 151,255 people as of 2025. The city is a blend of colonial and modern architecture.

From the “Natural landmarks” section

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Photo: Samson Craig McArthur Sik · CC BY-SA 4.0

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