# Tano South Municipal District, Ahafo Region – Villages & Map

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District · Ahafo Region 

# Tano South Municipal

Tano South Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ahafo Region. It had an estimated **87,219 people** in 2021 on 489 km² (about 178 per km²). Its main town is Bechem. 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 87,219people (2021)
- 489km²
- 26mapped services
- 295 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tano South Municipal?

Tano South Municipal had an estimated **87,219 people** in 2021 — 15.4% of Ahafo Region, 161st of 260 districts. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ahafo Region figure of 979). Spread over 489 km², that is about **178 people per km²**, 114th of 260 districts.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Ahafo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 70 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,602**

5–9 ****10,946**

10–14 ****10,363**

15–19 ****10,950**

20–24 ****8,179**

25–29 ****6,371**

30–34 ****5,629**

35–39 ****5,299**

40–44 ****4,176**

45–49 ****3,496**

50–54 ****2,904**

55–59 ****2,371**

60–64 ****1,974**

65–69 ****1,340**

70–74 ****991**

75–79 ****592**

80–84 ****438**

85–89 ****337**

90–94 ****125**

95+ ****136**

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

## Where is Tano South Municipal?

Tano South Municipal lies in [Ahafo Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ahafo Ano North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ahafo-ano-north/), [Ahafo Ano South East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ahafo-ano-south-east/), [Ahafo Ano South West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ahafo-ano-south-west/), [Offinso North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/offinso-north/) and [Tano North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/tano-north-municipal/). By area it is the 150th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 9.4% of [Ahafo Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/). The centre of Tano South Municipal is about 267 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 70 km from Goaso, the main town of Ahafo Region. The centre point is at 7.1618° N, 1.9975° W.

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

## Know before you go: Tano South Municipal

- 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) · Sunyani43 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi67 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:54).

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.

## Villages and localities in Tano South Municipal

Open gazetteers list **82 villages, towns and localities** in Tano South Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Bechem (17,000). Settlements here lie between about 215 m and 349 m above sea level (median 295 m).

- Ada
- Adaa
- Adjeikrom
- Adumasa
- Aiyasu
- Akrobo
- Akuradadam
- Amanase
- Amoku
- Amrasi
- Ankaase
- Asikasu
- Asuadefua
- Asuboi
- Ataniata
- Awintakrom
- Awnywi
- Ayensuano
- Banko
- Bechem
- Bechem Nkwanta
- Beremi
- Biokurom
- Boagya
- Bofoaka
- Bofoako
- Bohina
- Breme
- Brosankro
- Denma
- Derma
- Derma Nkwaakyire
- Diekumasu
- Dwommo
- Dwomo
- Esereso
- Gyidi
- Kofikurom
- Kwabena Tentenkrom
- Kwabinatentenkurom
- Kwachere
- Kwame Nsiahkurom
- Kwame-Nsiakurom
- Kwamekurom
- Kwasu
- Kwopakurom
- Kyebi
- Mansin
- Mansopakurom
- Mawaninso
- Mensin
- Mmonta
- Mofranfajwin
- New Brosankro
- Nibiriba
- Ninkyininkyi
- Nkran
- Nmiadom
- Npinsipi
- Ntenwe
- Nyamebeye
- Nyasua
- Nyinasua
- Ohianimguase
- Onwe-Nkwanta
- Punpunase
- Santaso
- Sheohuden
- Sikafremoja
- Sraneano
- Subenso
- Subriso
- Tani
- Techimantia
- Tepa Junction
- Tuagyankrom
- Tweapease
- Wayekrom
- Winsintri
- Wusuesua
- Yaw Kyekyew
- Yawniakrom

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 Tano South Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Tano South Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

24 rivers and streams.

- Aboasu
- Ada
- Afia
- Akawsua
- Amoku
- Atobia
- Awuro
- Beradu
- Bofoaka
- Daheri
- Dyofu
- Insiankong
- Koasu
- Koasu
- Konsu
- Kwamu
- Ofren
- Sabom
- Sabom
- Sibikuma
- Som
- Subri
- Teteri
- Wusuesua

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 Tano South Municipal and the best time to visit

In Tano South Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,311 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (204 mm) and the driest Jan (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 14 

Feb 28 42 

Mar 28 102 

Apr 27 111 

May 26 156 

Jun 25 195 

Jul 24 138 

Aug 24 91 

Sep 25 170 

Oct 25 204 

Nov 25 73 

Dec 25 16 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tano South Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bechem Government Hospital · Tano South Municipal 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.08733&mlon=-2.03093#map=17/7.08733/-2.03093) 

Bank GCB Bank · Tano South Municipal 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.08770&mlon=-2.02626#map=17/7.08770/-2.02626) 

Petrol pump SUSUANHO TotalEnergies Service Station · Tano South Municipal 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.19078&mlon=-2.02240#map=17/7.19078/-2.02240) 

Hotel Royal Land Hotel · Tano North Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.16667&mlon=-2.10000#map=17/7.16667/-2.10000) 

School Samuel Otu Presbyterian Senior High School Students Forum · Tano South Municipal 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.18432&mlon=-2.02765#map=17/7.18432/-2.02765) 

College St. Joseph College of Education · Tano South Municipal 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.08137&mlon=-2.02347#map=17/7.08137/-2.02347) 

Police station Ghana Police Service · Offinso North 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.31798&mlon=-1.90394#map=17/7.31798/-1.90394) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tano South Municipal

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps7
- Schools14
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1

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.

## Other districts in Ahafo Region

- Asunafo North Municipal
- Asunafo South
- Asutifi North
- Asutifi South
- Tano North Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Tano South Municipal?In Ahafo Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Tano South Municipal?87,219 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tano South Municipal?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tano South Municipal?About 178 people per km²
- What borders Tano South Municipal?Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South East, Ahafo Ano South West, Offinso North and Tano North Municipal
- What time zone is Tano South Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tano South Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Tano South Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tano South Municipal?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tano South Municipal?Settlements lie between 215 m and 349 m
- What is the best time to visit Tano South Municipal?November to April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tano South Municipal?Bechem Government Hospital, about 9.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tano South Municipal?GCB Bank, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tano South Municipal?SUSUANHO TotalEnergies Service Station, about 4.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tano South Municipal?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Tano South Municipal?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tano South Municipal?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tano South Municipal?GH0106 (OCHA common operational dataset)