Sekondi is one of the twin cities that comprise the city of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. It serves as a primary urban center within the region, which it shares with its sister city, Takoradi. The area functions as an important industrial and commercial hub for the surrounding territory.
The city is part of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan District and serves as one of the major population centers in the Western Region. According to the 2021 census, the combined metropolitan area has a population of 245,382 people. The local government is represented by Armah Blay Nyameke, who serves as the member of parliament for Sekondi.