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A few facts about Takoradi

  • Takoradi is among the ten largest cities in Ghana; about 390,000 people live here.
  • No town in Western is bigger.
  • Kumasi, the largest city in Ghana, is about 200 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Sekondi-Takoradi (3 km), Sekondi (6 km) and Shama Junction (17 km).

Where to meet in Takoradi

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Takoradi. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Takoradi: questions and answers

How far around Takoradi can I search?

Within 50 km of Takoradi there are 5 towns and cities — Sekondi, Sekondi-Takoradi and Elmina among them — with more than 860,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Takoradi free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Takoradi and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Takoradi real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Takoradi?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Ghana or abroad.

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