Libraries in Ghana map & data
There are 121 libraries mapped in Ghana, spread over 16 regions. The most are in Greater Accra Region (24), Ashanti Region (16) and Central Region (14). 79% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Techiman Municipal Library, Central Regional Library and Volta Regional Library.
Libraries by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Accra Region | 24 | 20% |
| Ashanti Region | 16 | 13% |
| Central Region | 14 | 12% |
| Volta Region | 13 | 11% |
| Western Region | 11 | 9.1% |
| Eastern Region | 11 | 9.1% |
| Upper East Region | 7 | 5.8% |
| Northern Region | 6 | 5.0% |
| Western North Region | 4 | 3.3% |
| Ahafo Region | 3 | 2.5% |
| Savannah Region | 3 | 2.5% |
| Bono Region | 3 | 2.5% |
| Bono East Region | 2 | 1.7% |
| Upper West Region | 2 | 1.7% |
| North East Region | 1 | 0.8% |
| Oti Region | 1 | 0.8% |
Notable libraries in Ghana
- Techiman Municipal LibraryBono East Region · library
- Central Regional LibraryCentral Region · library
- Volta Regional LibraryHo Bankoe · Volta Region · library
- Upper East RegionalLibraryUpper East Region · library
- Osu Children's LibraryGreater Accra Region · library
- Chirano ICT and Library centerWestern North Region · library
- Bomaa Community LibraryAhafo Region · library
- Kpalbe primary ICT labSavannah Region · library
- Janga Community LibraryNorth East Region · library
- Aboso Community LibraryWestern Region · library
- A6 LibraryEastern Region · library
- CedisNorthern Region · library
- Bonkwae Community LibraryBono East Region · library
- Ghana National College LibraryCentral Region · library
- Teshie Branch LibraryGreater Accra Region · library
- Community LibraryWestern North Region · library
- Ghana Library Authority - Duayaw NtwantaAhafo Region · library
- Learning CenterSavannah Region · library
- Community libraryNew Takoradi · Western Region · library
- Abomosu Presby School LibraryEastern Region · library
- Kalpohin Community LibraryNorthern Region · library
- IDS LibraryCentral Region · library
- The Balme LibraryGreater Accra Region · library
- Enchi College of Education LibraryWestern North Region · library
- Peggy Donkor LibrarySavannah Region · library
- Future Builder ScoutsWestern Region · library
- Adjena Pentecost Child Development CenterEastern Region · library
- Tamale LibraryNorthern Region · library
- KNH LibraryCentral Region · library
- Shama LibraryWestern Region · library
- Apradang LibraryEastern Region · library
- Tong Community LibraryTong · Northern Region · library
- Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal LibraryWestern Region · library
- CompEastern Region · library
- UDS LibraryNorthern Region · library
- UMaT LibraryWestern Region · library
- Eastern Regional LibraryEastern Region · library
- Effiduase Community LibraryEastern Region · library
- Municipal LibraryEastern Region · library
- Obo's Public LibraryEastern Region · library
What's in this layer
Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
How many libraries are there in Ghana?
This layer holds 121 libraries in Ghana, the most of them in Greater Accra Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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