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Ghana · Ashanti

Obuase: how to get there and around

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Obuase is a city of 179,604 people in Ghana (Ashanti), 215 m (705 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population179,604
Elevation215 m (705 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Accra (UTC+0 now)
CurrencyCedi (GHS)
Dialling code+233
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363
UN/LOCODEGHOBU
Coordinates6.202, -1.668
Obuase

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Daylight in Obuase runs from about 11 h 48 min a day in late December to 12 h 31 min in late June (computed for 6.2° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Obuase is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,612 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Flights to Obuase: every airport, routes and times

Buses to Obuase · Driving and car hire

Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Twin towns and sister cities: Riverside.

Common questions

Which airport serves Obuase?

Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre.

How big is Obuase?

About 179,604 people live in Obuase (GeoNames).

What time zone is Obuase in?

Africa/Accra, currently UTC+0.

What currency is used in Obuase?

The Cedi (GHS). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Obuase?

Abidjan (275 km), Kumasi (54 km), Lomé (320 km), Accra (178 km), Abobo (274 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.