Kumasi
For the administrative subdivision of Iran, see Kumasi Rural District. "Coomassie" redirects here. For the dye, see Coomassie Brilliant Blue. ‹ The template Infobox settlement is being considered for merging. › City in Ashanti, Ghana Kumasi City Downtown Kumasi. Kumasi Location of Kumasi in Ashanti Geographic coordinate system of the City of Kumasi Coordinates: 6°40′N 1°37′W / 6.667°N 1.617°W / 6.667; -1.617 Coordinates: 6°40′N 1°37′W / 6.667°N 1.617°W / 6.667; -1.617 Sovereign State Ghana Administrative division Ashanti Metropolis Kumasi Metropolitan Founded 1680 Government • Type Mayor–council • mayor vacant Area [1] • Total 254 km 2 (98 sq mi) Elevation 250 m (820 ft) Population (2013 est.) [2] • Total 2,069,350 • Density 8,100/km 2 (21,000/sq mi) Time zone UTC Postal codes AK000-AK911 Area code(s) 032 Website kma.gov.gh Kumasi (historically spelled Co