Keta is a municipal district in the Volta Region of Ghana. Its capital is Keta. The district had a population of 78,862 at the 2021 census, against 64,932 in 2010. The municipality sits on the south-east coast, on the sand bar between the Atlantic Ocean and the Keta Lagoon.
| Region | Volta Region, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | Keta |
| Status | Municipal district |
| Population (2021 census) | 78,862 |
| Population (2010 census) | 64,932 |
Towns and Communities in Keta
50 towns and communities are listed for Keta, in alphabetical order.
- Abolave
- Abonokofe
- Abor
- Achami
- Adidokpo
- Adzanu
- Adzato
- Afiadenyigba
- Afiadenyigbaga
- Agbenuvokofe
- Agbodrafo
- Agobiakofe
- Agotoe
- Agove
- Agovinu
- Ajakpleji
- Akakagbo
- Akbatebe
- Aklofudzi
- Alakple
- Anloga
- Antoniokofe
- Anyako
- Anyanui
- Asadame
- Atame
- Atiavi
- Atiteti
- Atito
- Atoko
- Atokogblefo
- Atsime
- Avaflakpota
- Avalavi
- Aveli
- Avergi
- Avume
- Azizanu
- Batefe
- Bedaji
- Bleamezado
- Bomigo
- Deta
- Detom
- Devenu
- Domeabra
- Doveme
- Dudu
- Dzelukofe
- Keta
Geography
Keta lies in the far south-east of the Volta Region, where a narrow strip of land separates the sea from the Keta Lagoon, the largest lagoon in Ghana and a protected Ramsar wetland. Much of the municipality is flat, sandy and barely above sea level, and the coastline has lost ground to erosion for decades. It borders Ketu South to the east, Akatsi South to the north and South Tongu to the west. The Anloga area, listed below, was carved out of Keta as a separate district in 2018.
The lagoon and the sea shape daily life. The sand bar carrying Keta town is narrow enough that both shorelines are visible from the same street, and the Keta Lagoon Complex wetland behind it is a wintering ground for migratory waterbirds. Creeks link the lagoon to the Volta estuary at Anyanui, where canoes cross to the western bank. Sea defence works built along the Keta shore hold back the erosion that took whole streets in the twentieth century.
Economy and Local Life
Fishing drives the local economy. Crews work the open sea from Keta, Dzelukofe and Anyanui, while smaller boats and traps work the lagoon. Salt winning from the lagoon margins is a second mainstay, and the sandy soils of the littoral support shallots, okra, pepper and tomatoes grown under irrigation. Abor, Anyako and Atiavi hold the main markets, and dried fish and salt move inland from them.
Keta has long sent people out and drawn money back. Remittances from Anlo families working in Accra, Tema and abroad fund housing and schooling across the municipality. The coastal towns keep a strong funeral and drumming calendar, and Hogbetsotso, the Anlo festival marking the migration from Notsie, is observed each November at Anloga. Salt, shallots and smoked fish remain the goods the area is known for.
Getting There
From Accra, take the Accra–Aflao trunk road to Dabala, then turn south through Akatsi and Abor to Keta, about 180 km in all. From Ho, drive south through Akatsi and Abor. Shared taxis and minibuses run daily between Keta, Denu and Accra.
FAQ
What is the capital of Keta?
Keta is the district capital of Keta.
Which region is Keta in?
Keta is in the Volta Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Keta?
Keta had a population of 78,862 at the 2021 census. The 2010 census recorded 64,932.
How many towns are in Keta?
This page lists 50 towns and communities in Keta, sorted alphabetically.