# Afigya Kwabre North District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

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District · Ashanti Region 

# Afigya Kwabre North

Afigya Kwabre North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **73,330 people** in 2021 on 187 km² (about 393 per km²). 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 73,330people (2021)
- 187km²
- 2mapped services
- 287 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Afigya Kwabre North?

Afigya Kwabre North had an estimated **73,330 people** in 2021 — 1.3% of Ashanti Region, 196th of 260 districts. There are 1,003 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 187 km², that is about **393 people per km²**, 64th of 260 districts.

39.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 22 across Ashanti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,031**

5–9 ****10,150**

10–14 ****8,868**

15–19 ****8,360**

20–24 ****5,981**

25–29 ****5,509**

30–34 ****5,176**

35–39 ****4,723**

40–44 ****3,611**

45–49 ****2,829**

50–54 ****2,142**

55–59 ****1,590**

60–64 ****1,434**

65–69 ****982**

70–74 ****707**

75–79 ****457**

80–84 ****362**

85–89 ****189**

90–94 ****121**

95+ ****108**

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

## Where is Afigya Kwabre North?

Afigya Kwabre North lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Afigya Kwabre South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/afigya-kwabre-south/), [Ejura-Sekyedumase](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ejura-sekyedumase/), [Offinso Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/offinso-municipal/) and [Sekyere South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-south/). By area it is the 213th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.8% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Afigya Kwabre North is about 228 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 39 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 7.0394° N, 1.6270° 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 Afigya Kwabre North

### Nearby, outside Afigya Kwabre North

- Offinso Palace · castle or fort, Offinso Municipal12 km

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: Afigya Kwabre North

- 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi36 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani85 km

### Nearest railway station

Ejisu (Ejisu Municipal), about 40 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:53).

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 Afigya Kwabre North

Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Afigya Kwabre North. Settlements here lie between about 245 m and 337 m above sea level (median 287 m).

- Abesiwusua
- Abroma
- Adukro
- Afua Kuntukurom
- Amoako
- Ayebo
- Ayiratifi
- Banko
- Boaman
- Boamang
- Bonkawkaw
- Chinikurom
- Duakon
- Faaho
- Fwiremuasi
- Hiahieda
- Hianimgwasi
- Kamani
- Kankamkrom
- Koforidua
- Kyekyewere
- Kyerekrom
- Maase
- Mawfrafajwen
- Minimabre
- Monsa
- Nipahuyehu
- Nsokwa
- Nsuotem
- Nsutam
- Nyamibechere
- Obinibin
- Odoyefe
- Oseikrom
- Pewuhuwisu
- Senihia
- Soko
- Tetrem
- Tetrim

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 Afigya Kwabre North

Named natural and historic features inside Afigya Kwabre North, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

20 rivers and streams.

- Achichiri
- Ahire
- Anensu
- Aprapon
- Asribusu
- Ata
- Atenasu
- Faa
- Fekuma
- Gianima
- Gyanuma
- Kowabe
- Mensa
- Nampong
- Nkawkaw
- Nwana
- Oyira
- Pepa
- Sasea
- Sua

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 Afigya Kwabre North and the best time to visit

In Afigya Kwabre North, 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 Afigya Kwabre North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Namong Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital · Offinso Municipal 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.97032&mlon=-1.68248#map=17/6.97032/-1.68248) 

Bank Okomfo Anokye Rural Bank LTD (Head Office) · Sekyere South 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.05151&mlon=-1.52282#map=17/7.05151/-1.52282) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Suame Municipal 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71658&mlon=-1.63059#map=17/6.71658/-1.63059) 

Petrol pump Nasona · Offinso Municipal 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.03067&mlon=-1.70900#map=17/7.03067/-1.70900) 

Hotel AgeSerwaa · Offinso Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.94149&mlon=-1.67488#map=17/6.94149/-1.67488) 

Mall KORAF MALL · Old Tafo Municipal 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72704&mlon=-1.61741#map=17/6.72704/-1.61741) 

School Otumfuo Osei Tutu II College · Afigya Kwabre North 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04073&mlon=-1.64676#map=17/7.04073/-1.64676) 

College Offinso College of Education · Offinso Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.94940&mlon=-1.68269#map=17/6.94940/-1.68269) 

Police station Wiamoase Police Station · Sekyere South 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04231&mlon=-1.52353#map=17/7.04231/-1.52353) 

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 Afigya Kwabre North

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

- Schools2

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 Ashanti Region

- Adansi Akrofuom
- Adansi Asokwa
- Adansi North
- Adansi South
- Afigya Kwabre South
- Ahafo Ano North
- Ahafo Ano South East
- Ahafo Ano South West
- Amansie Central
- Amansie South
- Amansie West
- Asante Akim Central Municipal
- Asante Akim North
- Asante Akim South
- Asokore Mampong Municipal
- Asokwa Municipal
- Atwima Kwanwoma
- Atwima Mponua
- Atwima Nwabiagya North
- Atwima Nwabiagya South
- Bekwai Municipal
- Bosome Freho
- Bosomtwe
- Ejisu Municipal
- Ejura-Sekyedumase
- Juaben Municipal
- Kumasi Metropolitan
- Kwabre East
- Kwadaso Municipal
- Mampong Municipal
- Obuasi East
- Obuasi Municipal
- Offinso Municipal
- Offinso North
- Oforikrom Municipal
- Old Tafo Municipal
- Sekyere Afram Plains North
- Sekyere Central
- Sekyere East
- Sekyere Kumawu
- Sekyere South
- Suame Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Afigya Kwabre North?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Afigya Kwabre North?73,330 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Afigya Kwabre North?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Afigya Kwabre North?About 393 people per km²
- What borders Afigya Kwabre North?Afigya Kwabre South, Ejura-Sekyedumase, Offinso Municipal and Sekyere South
- What is there to see in Afigya Kwabre North?Offinso Palace
- What time zone is Afigya Kwabre North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Afigya Kwabre North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Afigya Kwabre North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Afigya Kwabre North?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Afigya Kwabre North?Settlements lie between 245 m and 337 m
- What is the best time to visit Afigya Kwabre North?November to April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Afigya Kwabre North?Namong Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital, about 9.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Afigya Kwabre North?Okomfo Anokye Rural Bank LTD (Head Office), about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Afigya Kwabre North?Standard Chartered ATM, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Afigya Kwabre North?Nasona, about 9.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Afigya Kwabre North?GH0205 (OCHA common operational dataset)