# Ahafo Ano South West District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ahafo-ano-south-west/ District · Ashanti Region # Ahafo Ano South West Ahafo Ano South West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **65,770 people** in 2021 on 505 km² (about 130 per km²). 123 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 65,770people (2021) - 505km² - 280 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Ahafo Ano South West? Ahafo Ano South West had an estimated **65,770 people** in 2021 — 1.2% of Ashanti Region, 213th of 260 districts. There are 955 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 505 km², that is about **130 people per km²**, 135th of 260 districts. 37.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Ashanti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,594** 5–9 ****8,359** 10–14 ****7,706** 15–19 ****7,399** 20–24 ****5,410** 25–29 ****4,915** 30–34 ****4,473** 35–39 ****4,027** 40–44 ****3,249** 45–49 ****2,811** 50–54 ****2,386** 55–59 ****1,888** 60–64 ****1,584** 65–69 ****989** 70–74 ****752** 75–79 ****488** 80–84 ****358** 85–89 ****172** 90–94 ****93** 95+ ****117** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Ahafo Ano South West? Ahafo Ano South West lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 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/), [Asutifi South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/asutifi-south/), [Atwima Mponua](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/atwima-mponua/), [Offinso North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/offinso-north/) and [Tano South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/tano-south-municipal/). By area it is the 147th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.1% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Ahafo Ano South West is about 254 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 53 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.8958° N, 2.0584° 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: Ahafo Ano South West - 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) · Kumasi55 km - Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani60 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:55). 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 Ahafo Ano South West Open gazetteers list **123 villages, towns and localities** in Ahafo Ano South West. Settlements here lie between about 216 m and 663 m above sea level (median 280 m). - Abesewa - Aboabogya - Aboaboso - Adakunsua - Adeemmra - Adiembra Junction - Adopekurom - Adukurom - Adumatakurom - Adupri - Adwoodwoo - Agyeikurom - Ahwiaa - Akpa - Akyease - Akyikon - Ango - Aniantentem - Anitenfi - Asamasuaso - Asuakoo - Asukese - Asuogya - Asuokor - Awaduwankwanta - Bawdisinakawnaw - Bepochiri - Bieso - Bomen - Bonsukurom - Bragu - Brochiri - Chenchengasi - Chichibong - Churayasi - Dameabra - Dokurom - Doma - Domaa Number One - Domaa Number Three - Domaa Number Two - Domeabra - Dotiem - Dungyakurom - Dunkorakora - Dupri - Ehiamankwa - Ekaaobinko - Esaase - Fawanintu - Fodworkurom - Gyensukuma - Heman - Hiamankwa - Hianimaguasi - Hwibaa - Jensokuma - Jiniawhie - Kawjuokrom - Kefibuorkurom - Kofifakurom - Kojoaferi - Kotrata - Kwabenansiakurom - Kwadi Jeinsu - Kwadwokokurom - Kwamekumakurom - Kwamokurom - Kwasiwurokurom - Mampong - Manhyia - Mantukwa - Mayeden - Measi - Meyeden - Mfawaninto - Miawanikaw - Mmoroben - Mpamproasi - Mpasaaso Nyamebekyere - Mpasaso No.1 - Mpasaso No.2 - Mpasaso Number One - Mpasaso Number Two - Mpenkro - Mpetebihin - Muawano - Mutungu - Nkwensuanu - Nsuta - Ntenko - Nyamebekyere - Nyamebekyere Number Two - Nyamiadom - Nyasiso - Nyeaborc - Nyinasi - Nyinatasi - Obrayebona - Odikrokurom - Ofirikurom - Oforikurom - Old Asuakoo - Onyamebekyere - Oseikrom - Oseikurom - Pewodee - Pewodie - Sabiesua - Sikafrebogya - Sikaneasem - Somudade - Sunkwa - Supongaja - Suponganafo - Tariata - Wawase - Wioso - Wioso Kurofoforom - Yabeni - Yago - Yeboakurom - Yerepemso 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 Ano South West Named natural and historic features inside Ahafo Ano South West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 36 rivers and streams. - Aboabo - Abotaso - Abruyie - Adamasu - Ahrisu - Akakaiwi - Ampakami - Ango - Angumesua - Apotosua - Apunapunu - Asamuo - Asuanwia - Bentukwa - Bosie - Bragu - Da - Dakro - Damrepoa - Esuapoku - Esuhiae - Gyensukuma - Kodwoaferi - Kojoaferi …and 12 more. ### Hills and mountains 8 hills; 4 mountains. - Aya Bepo · 742 m - Bepokawkaw · 664 m - Krampa · 578 m - Bonsamuo · 577 m - Tinte Bepo · 531 m - Bepo Yao · 487 m - Asamuo · 464 m - Aya · 455 m - Measi · 439 m - Amanam · 427 m - Odumsiso · 368 m - Adupri · 254 m ### Forests and nature 3 forest reserves. - Desiri Forest Reserve - Tinte Bepo Forest Reserve - Tinte Bepo West Extension Forest Reserve 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 Ano South West and the best time to visit In Ahafo Ano South West, 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 Ahafo Ano South West Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Saint Edwards Hospital, Dwinyama · Ahafo Ano South East 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.88034&mlon=-1.87392#map=17/6.88034/-1.87392) Bank Tepaman Rural Bank · Ahafo Ano North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.00410&mlon=-2.16607#map=17/7.00410/-2.16607) Petrol pump Gaso · Ahafo Ano South East 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.00044&mlon=-1.95425#map=17/7.00044/-1.95425) Hotel Port City Guest House · Ahafo Ano South East 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90914&mlon=-1.88251#map=17/6.90914/-1.88251) School Tepa Senior High School · Ahafo Ano North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01112&mlon=-2.15523#map=17/7.01112/-2.15523) College Nursing and Midwifery · Ahafo Ano North 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02037&mlon=-2.13634#map=17/7.02037/-2.13634) Police station District Police Headquarters · Ahafo Ano South East 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.82080&mlon=-1.86382#map=17/6.82080/-1.86382) 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. ## Other districts in Ashanti Region - Adansi Akrofuom - Adansi Asokwa - Adansi North - Adansi South - Afigya Kwabre North - Afigya Kwabre South - Ahafo Ano North - Ahafo Ano South East - 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 Ahafo Ano South West?In Ashanti Region, Ghana - What is the population of Ahafo Ano South West?65,770 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Ahafo Ano South West?About 21 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Ahafo Ano South West?About 130 people per km² - What borders Ahafo Ano South West?Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South East, Asutifi South, Atwima Mponua, Offinso North and Tano South Municipal - What time zone is Ahafo Ano South West in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Ahafo Ano South West?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Ahafo Ano South West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ahafo Ano South West?123 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ahafo Ano South West?Settlements lie between 216 m and 663 m - What is the highest point in Ahafo Ano South West?Aya Bepo (742 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ahafo Ano South West?November to April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Ahafo Ano South West?Saint Edwards Hospital, Dwinyama, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ahafo Ano South West?Tepaman Rural Bank, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ahafo Ano South West?Gaso, about 16 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Ahafo Ano South West?GH0209 (OCHA common operational dataset)