Twin city capital of Western Ghana region, see twin towns, port and commissioner details
Overview
Sekondi-Takoradi is the capital of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan District and the Western Region of Ghana. The city is made up of the twin towns of Sekondi and Takoradi and is the largest city in that region.
Getting there & around
The city serves as a major transport hub, with the seaport in Takoradi handling cargo and passenger ferries. Road and rail connections link Sekondi-Takoradi to Accra and other parts of Ghana.
Living & working
Sekondi-Takoradi functions as an industrial and commercial centre. The mayor of the city and metropolitan area, effective from 2025, is Frederick F. Faidoo, a lawyer. The area supports a range of local enterprises and municipal services.
Markets & shopping
While specific market names are not listed in available details, the city hosts regular market activity typical of Ghanaian urban centres, where goods are bought and sold locally.
Food & leisure
Local cuisine features dishes such as waakye and kenkey, with restaurants and street vendors offering mixes of Ghanaian and international options in the formaat similar to other large towns.
Good to know
Sekondi-Takoradi combines port activity with municipal governance. The current MP for Takoradi is Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, while Armah Blay Nyameke represents Sekondi in parliament. The city's twin nature shapes its layout and services.