Old Tafo Municipal District, Kumasi

#22 among attractions in Kumasi

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Old Tafo Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana. Originally it was a sub-metropolitan district council within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly until 15 March 2018, when it was elevated to municipal district assembly status to become Old Tafo Municipal District. The municipality is located in the central part of Ashanti Region and has Tafo as its capital town. ()

Coordinates: 6°44'9"N, 1°36'29"W

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Old Tafo Municipal District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Asafo market, Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Manhyia Palace.

2.9 miS
Church
St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi
74 min walk • The St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica is a Roman Catholic cathedral and basilica dedicated to Saint Peter located in Kumasi, Ghana. The church is the seat of the Archdiocese of Kumasi. The church was dedicated on 2 June 2004.
3.3 miS
Market, Shopping
Asafo market, Kumasi
85 min walk • Asafo Market is a trading centre in Asafo, Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, Ghana, to the western side of the Asafo interchange. Asafo Market was formerly called Nkrumah Market, which was named after the first Prime Minister of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, but the name was changed to Asafo Market when Nkrumah was overthrown.
3.3 miS
Church
Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi
85 min walk • The Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, originally named the Basel Mission Church, Kumasi and later the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, is a historic Protestant church located in the suburb of Adum in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
2.3 miS
Museum
Manhyia Palace, Kumasi
58 min walk • The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence. It is located at Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ashanti Region. The first palace is now a museum.
3.5 miNW
Area
Adanwomase, Kumasi
91 min walk • Adanwomase is a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana located in Kwabre East District. Adanwomase is about 27 kilometers northeast of Kumasi. It is noted for Kente weaving with towns like Bonwire which is about 2 kilometers away. The town is also known for the Adanwomase Secondary School. The town also has a mini Kente weaving museum.
2 miSW
Museum
Nurom Hat Museum, Kumasi
51 min walk • The Nurom Hat Museum is a museum with hats from all over the world, located in Kumasi, Ghana. It was established in 1960.
3.1 miS
Church
Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi
79 min walk • Wesley Methodist Cathedral is the name of several cathedrals of the Methodist Church Ghana: Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist...
3.5 miSW
Museum
Prempeh College, Kumasi
89 min walk • Prempeh College is a public secondary boarding school for boys located in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region, Ghana.
2.7 miSW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi
69 min walk • The Kumasi Zoo is a zoo located in the heart of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The zoo occupies a 1.5-square-kilometre area between the Kejetia Bus Terminal, the old race course and the Kumasi Centre for National Culture.
2.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kumasi City Mall, Kumasi
56 min walk • The Kumasi City Mall is a shopping mall located in Kumasi, Ghana. It is the first of its kind in the city. The Kumasi City Mall cost $95 million and took 24 months to complete.
3.7 miS
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi
94 min walk • Baba Yara Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti. It is Ghana's largest stadium, with a seating capacity of 40,528. The Kumasi Stadium is used mostly for football matches, although it is also used for athletics. It is the home of one of Africa's most popular sports clubs, Asante Kotoko as well as King Faisal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Tafo Municipal District?

Nearby attractions include Afigya Kwabre South District, Kumasi (16 min walk), Afigya Kwabre District, Kumasi (16 min walk).