Islands in Ghana map & data
There are 18 islands mapped in Ghana, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Volta Region (11), Greater Accra Region (4) and Western Region (2) - Volta Region alone holds 61% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Anyako, Abrokwa Island and Discovery Island.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volta Region | 11 | 61% |
| Greater Accra Region | 4 | 22% |
| Western Region | 2 | 11% |
| Eastern Region | 1 | 5.6% |
Notable islands in Ghana
- AnyakoVolta Region
- Abrokwa IslandWestern Region
- Discovery IslandEastern Region
- AflifeGreater Accra Region
- Dodi IslandVolta Region
- Bobowasi IslandWestern Region
- AzizakpeGreater Accra Region
- AdidokpoVolta Region
- PediatorkopeGreater Accra Region
- Chrocodile IslandVolta Region
- Trees KewunorGreater Accra Region
- DornokitcherkopeVolta Region
- HavuiVolta Region
- KpokpogborVolta Region
- Marshall IslandVolta Region
- SevaVolta Region
- Survival IslandVolta Region
- Vulcan IsletVolta Region
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Ghana?
This layer holds 18 islands in Ghana, the most of them in Volta Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Ghana?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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