# Ahafo Region, Ghana – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/

Region · Ghana 

# Ahafo Region

Ahafo Region is a region of Ghana. It had an estimated **564,668 people** in 2021 on 5,195 km² (about 109 per km²). Its main town is Goaso. It is divided into 6 districts. 959 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 245 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 564,668people (2021)
- 5,195km²
- 6districts
- 245mapped services

## How many people live in Ahafo Region?

Ahafo Region had an estimated **564,668 people** in 2021 — 1.8% of Ghana, the least populous of 16 regions. There are 979 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ghana figure of 1,028). Spread over 5,195 km², that is about **109 people per km²**, 8th of 16 regions.

36.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Ghana). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.

0–4 ****68,840**

5–9 ****70,482**

10–14 ****64,332**

15–19 ****64,512**

20–24 ****52,578**

25–29 ****44,991**

30–34 ****40,332**

35–39 ****36,169**

40–44 ****28,504**

45–49 ****24,021**

50–54 ****19,691**

55–59 ****14,955**

60–64 ****12,228**

65–69 ****7,967**

70–74 ****5,753**

75–79 ****3,418**

80–84 ****2,599**

85–89 ****1,763**

90–94 ****779**

95+ ****754**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha).

## Where is Ahafo Region?

Ahafo Region lies in [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other regions: [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/) and [Western North Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/). By area it is the 15th largest of 16 regions in Ghana. It covers 2.2% of [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). The centre of Ahafo Region is about 305 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 6.8739° N, 2.6185° W.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Things to see in and around Ahafo Region

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Ahafo Region: 2 castles and forts.

- Goaso Traditional Council · castle or fort
- Nkaseim Chief Palace · castle or fort

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ahafo Region

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Accra
- CurrencyCedi (GHS)
- Country calling code+233
- LanguagesEnglish, Akan, Ewe, Twi
- Plug typesType G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format15 characters (@@-###-####|@@-###)

### Nearest airports

- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani63 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi115 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:57).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:26 18:11 11.8 h 

Feb 06:27 18:21 11.9 h 

Mar 06:17 18:22 12.1 h 

Apr 06:02 18:18 12.3 h 

May 05:53 18:19 12.4 h 

Jun 05:54 18:26 12.5 h 

Jul 06:01 18:30 12.5 h 

Aug 06:04 18:25 12.4 h 

Sep 06:00 18:10 12.2 h 

Oct 05:56 17:55 12.0 h 

Nov 06:00 17:49 11.8 h 

Dec 06:13 17:57 11.7 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Ahafo Region

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Asunafo North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/asunafo-north-municipal/) 150,198 106 1,412 228 85 

[Tano North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/tano-north-municipal/) 93,608 112 838 102 37 

[Asunafo South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/asunafo-south/) 91,693 99 924 300 34 

[Tano South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/tano-south-municipal/) 87,219 178 489 82 26 

[Asutifi North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/asutifi-north/) 73,556 79 936 140 24 

[Asutifi South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/asutifi-south/) 68,394 114 597 162 39 

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha); [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha).

## Villages and localities in Ahafo Region

Open gazetteers list **959 villages, towns and localities** in Ahafo Region. The largest with a recorded population: Mim (36,211), Goaso (21,798), Duayaw-Nkwanta (17,000) and Bechem (17,000). Settlements here lie between about 140 m and 352 m above sea level (median 207 m).

- 1000 Acre
- Ababawankaw
- Abena Akokrom
- Abenaakukurom
- Abesewa
- Abesim
- Abewoye
- Abidjan
- Abigyan
- Abisim
- Abiso
- Abisuja
- Aboabo
- Aboaboso
- Aboagyaa
- Aboajikrom
- Aboaso
- Aboasuaso
- Abonyereso
- Aboom
- Aboso
- Abouso-Jerusalem
- Abrense
- Abresekurom
- Abrosanase
- Abukurom
- Abum
- Abuom
- Abusuakyireka
- Acheampong Beposo
- Acherensua
- Achichisua
- Achichisua-Braimakrom
- Ada
- Adaa
- Adagyamem
- Adama-Kramo
- Adedenja
- Adeemmra
- Adeeyepena
- Adenkyek
- Adenkyekye
- Adianibre
- Adiepena/Nyame Adom
- Adjeikrom
- Adokurom
- Adomako
- Adrobaa
- Adu Tutukurom
- Adukrom
- Adukurom
- Adukwadjo
- Adumasa
- Adupiri
- Adusakurom
- Adutwumkurom
- Adwumakase
- Adwumam
- Adwuman
- Adwumankese
- Afodowa No.1
- Afodowa No.2
- Afoso
- Afrenso
- Afresepakurom
- Afrisipa
- Aglago No.2
- Aglagokurom
- Agona
- Agona Bosie
- Agrave
- Agriculture Station
- Agyapongkrom
- Agyeikrom
- Agyeikurom
- Agyemankurom
- Agyerekrom
- Ahafo
- Ahamtamo
- Ahantamwa
- Ahenkro
- Ahireso
- Ahiresuanu
- Ahunjo
- Ahwiaa
- Ahyiaem
- Aiyasu
- Ajureso
- Akamani
- Akapuakrom
- Akatuakrom
- Akoboahenekurom
- Akodienkwanta
- Akokawbenomsu
- Akokoamong
- Akorekrom
- Akosah Nkwanta
- Akosahkrom
- Akosu Tawiakurom
- Akrobo
- Akrodie
- Akropong
- Akuradadam
- Akurokra
- Akuyem
- Akwaadro
- Akwaboa
- Akwasi Antwi
- Akwasi Bour Krom
- Akyakyaso
- Akyeamponkurom
- Akyenkyehenekurom
- Akyerensua
- Akyerensua No.2
- Akyerensuagya
- Alafasu
- Alahajioromikurom
- Alavanyo
- Amamaso
- Amanase
- Amanforom
- Amanfrom
- Amangoase
- Amankwaa
- Amankwaakurom
- Amankwahkrom
- Amdakyeikrom
- Amoasikurom
- Amoku
- Ampenkro
- Ampremko
- Amrasi
- Anaafikurom
- Ananekurom
- Angomasu
- Anhweaso
- Aniantintem
- Aniatintem
- Anibirikrom Number One
- Anibirikrom Number Two
- Anibre
- Anigyekurom
- Anitemfe
- Ankaase
- Ankakrom
- Ankranda
- Anokyekurom
- Antokurom
- Antwiagyeikurom
- Antwiegyeikrom
- Antwikurom
- Anum
- Anunum
- Anwiafufuo
- Anwiam
- Anwianwia
- Anwiaso
- Anwim
- Anyimaye
- Apawukrom
- Apenenadi
- Apenimadi
- Apesika
- Apitibum
- Aponapon
- Asaaman
- Asaman
- Asamang
- Asamankurom
- Asampanaye Number One
- Asante Camp
- Asante Camp No.1
- Asantekae
- Asanteman Council
- Asarekurom
- Asaseka
- Asawenso
- Asempanaye
- Asempaneye
- Asen
- Asibrem
- Asibrim
- Asikafokurom
- Asikam
- Asikasu
- Asokorefokrom
- Asuadee
- Asuadefua
- Asuaho
- Asuantamu
- Asuboe
- Asuboi
- Asubura
- Asufufo
- Asufufuo
- Asukawkaw
- Asukese
- Asuminkrom
- Asuminkurom
- Asumura
- Asuoho
- Atabini
- Atakorowan
- Atakurom
- Atakyem
- Ataneata
- Ataneatakurom
- Ataniata
- Atawtrom
- Atechem
- Atekyem
- Atensu
- Atidurobesa
- Atiesua
- Atom
- Atonsu
- Atotrom
- Atotrom Number One
- Atotrom Number Two
- Atta Mills
- Atudurobefa
- Atwedie (Kenyasi No.3)
- Auntie Comfort
- Awintakrom
- Awisesuaja
- Awisesuana
- Awiwuhu Manhyia
- Awiwuhu Manyia
- Awnywi
- Awona
- Awonsuatifi
- Aworokrom
- Awoyaaakuraa
- Awuahkuromkumawu
- Awum
- Ayensuano
- Ayomso
- Ayumso
- Baafikrom
- Baakodue
- Baakurom
- Baasare Asempanaye
- Bakrom
- Bamuha
- Banahenekurom
- Banko
- Bankyease
- Bechem
- Bechem Nkwanta
- Bedabour
- Bediakokrom
- Bediakukrom
- Beditokrom
- Bekoasi
- Bepoase
- Bepokawkaw
- Beposo
- Beposo Extension
- Beposo No.1
- Beposo No.2
- Beposo Number One
- Beposo Number Two
- Beredi
- Beremi
- Beseasi
- Betinko
- Betoda
- Betresechere
- Biaso
- Biaso Kasapin
- Biaso-Kasapui
- Bidiaba
- Binkyem
- Biokurom
- Biribiarawonebre
- Bisi
- Boadikrom
- Boadikurom
- Boagya
- Boakyekrom
- Boakyekrom (Larbikrom)
- Boakyekurom
- Boakyiasua
- Boasikrom
- Boaso
- Boaso Number One
- Boaso Number Two
- Boatenkrom
- Boatenkurom
- Bobiekurom
- Bobkrom
- Bofoaka
- Bofoako
- Bofookurom
- Bogyampa
- Bohina
- Bojiasi
- Bojise
- Bomaa
- Bomaha
- Bommoden
- Bonkro
- Bonkuni
- Bontoso
- Bonwire
- Bosomkese
- Bosomprakrom
- Boukrukrawa
- Brahabebumi
- Braimakwra
- Brakokurom
- Bredi
- Brekuline
- Brekum-Kwaopretey
- Breme
- Brosankro
- Brukukrom
- Buampomkrom
- Buhen
- Buobaikurom
- Buokrukruwa
- Buokukuruwakurom
- Buokura
- Buokurom
- Buronikurom
- Camp 2
- Campso
- Charles Kurom
- Chichipobe
- Chief Camp
- Chiriben
- Chwatanoso
- Chwiapiasi
- Chwibiri
- Daaseansa
- Dadaboa
- Dadiesoaba
- Dadiesoba
- Dagyamem
- Dajwin
- Danikwakurom
- Dantano
- Datroso
- Dawma
- Dawudakurom
- Dechem
- Dedekrom
- Dedekurom
- Denma
- Denyase
- Denyase No.3
- Derma
- Derma Nkwaakyire
- Diahenesanso
- Diahunukrom
- Diekumasu
- Disriso
- Dodowa
- Dodowa Anwiam
- Domeabra
- Domeabra No.2
- Domeabra Number Two
- Domenasi
- Domiabra
- Dominase
- Donkokurom
- Donkokurom (metimamo)
- Donkorkrom
- Dotom
- Dotom No.1
- Dotom No.2
- Driverkrom
- Duakrom
- Duase
- Duayaw-Nkwanta
- Dumakwae
- Dunkwa
- Dupri
- Durowaakurom
- Dwenase
- Dwiniwuhu
- Dwobokrom
- Dwommo
- Dwomo
- Dwomokrom
- Ebenezer
- Edimanso
- Eduaniyede
- Edweanase
- Efirimkrom
- Ehansowodea
- Ehianiguasi
- Ehiawunwu
- Ejisu
- Ekurakan
- Enyedemindi
- Enyimasu
- Esenenim
- Esereso
- Esienimpon

…and 559 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Ahafo Region

Named natural and historic features inside Ahafo Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

310 rivers and streams.

- Ababusua
- Abease
- Abesewa
- Abesua
- Abetiniwuom
- Abetinsu
- Abisim
- Abisu
- Abisu
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboasu
- Abohiem
- Aboniyere
- Abrense
- Abu
- Abuaso
- Abuasua
- Abumina

…and 286 more.

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 2 mountains.

- Bosumkese · 695 m
- Bonsambepo · 619 m
- Bepokro · 561 m
- Yadipebepo · 445 m
- Abrewakwa · 425 m
- Suafe · 411 m
- Denden · 396 m
- Wire Bepo · 385 m
- Ebaw · 365 m
- Kofibinbepo · 348 m
- Mereku · 314 m

### Forests and nature

11 forest reserves.

- Aboniyere Shelterbelt Forest Reserve
- Aparapi Shelterbelt Forest Reserve
- Asukese Forest Reserve
- Ayum Forest Reserve
- Bia Shelterbelt Forest Reserve
- Bia Tano Forest Reserve
- Bonkoni Forest Reserve
- Bosam Bepo Forest Reserve
- Bosumkese Forest Reserve
- Goa Shelterbelt Forest Reserve
- Subim Forest Reserve

### History

4 ruins.

- Kwaminbaidukrom
- Nyinakonton
- Tanawnsua
- Ymekrom

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ahafo Region and the best time to visit

In Ahafo Region, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,322 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (211 mm) and the driest Jan (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, March and August**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 13 

Feb 28 45 

Mar 28 106 

Apr 27 120 

May 26 162 

Jun 25 211 

Jul 24 131 

Aug 24 85 

Sep 25 152 

Oct 25 199 

Nov 26 78 

Dec 26 20 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ahafo Region

Places mapped inside Ahafo Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals12
- Banks16
- Petrol pumps39
- Hotels17
- Schools116
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies14
- Restaurants17
- Police stations7

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Ahafo Region?In Ghana
- What is the population of Ahafo Region?564,668 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ahafo Region?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ahafo Region?About 109 people per km²
- What borders Ahafo Region?Ashanti Region, Bono Region and Western North Region
- What is there to see in Ahafo Region?Goaso Traditional Council, Nkaseim Chief Palace
- What time zone is Ahafo Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ahafo Region?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ahafo Region?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ahafo Region?959 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ahafo Region?Settlements lie between 140 m and 352 m
- What is the highest point in Ahafo Region?Bosumkese (695 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ahafo Region?November to January, March and August
- How many hospitals are in Ahafo Region?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Ahafo Region?16 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ahafo Region?39 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ahafo Region?GH01 (OCHA common operational dataset)