# Asante Akim Central Municipal District, Ashanti Region > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-central-municipal/ District · Ashanti Region # Asante Akim Central Municipal Asante Akim Central Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **91,673 people** in 2021 on 300 km² (about 305 per km²). 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 91,673people (2021) - 300km² - 32mapped services - 236 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Asante Akim Central Municipal? Asante Akim Central Municipal had an estimated **91,673 people** in 2021 — 1.7% of Ashanti Region, 151st of 260 districts. There are 1,060 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 300 km², that is about **305 people per km²**, 83rd of 260 districts. 34.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Ashanti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,531** 5–9 ****10,530** 10–14 ****10,339** 15–19 ****11,191** 20–24 ****8,218** 25–29 ****7,805** 30–34 ****7,282** 35–39 ****6,331** 40–44 ****4,713** 45–49 ****3,553** 50–54 ****2,846** 55–59 ****2,254** 60–64 ****2,048** 65–69 ****1,394** 70–74 ****1,126** 75–79 ****595** 80–84 ****468** 85–89 ****224** 90–94 ****113** 95+ ****112** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Asante Akim Central Municipal? Asante Akim Central Municipal lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Asante Akim North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-north/), [Asante Akim South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-south/), [Bosome Freho](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/bosome-freho/), [Ejisu Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ejisu-municipal/), [Juaben Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/juaben-municipal/) and [Sekyere East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-east/). By area it is the 193rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.2% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Asante Akim Central Municipal is about 162 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 43 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.5648° N, 1.2536° 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 Asante Akim Central Municipal OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Asante Akim Central Municipal: 1 castle or fort. - Patriensa Chief Palace · castle or fort ### Nearby, outside Asante Akim Central Municipal - Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary · nature reserve, Juaben Municipal15 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: Asante Akim Central 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 - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi41 km - Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani148 km ### Nearest railway station Wireso (Ejisu Municipal), about 17 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 06:07, sunset around 17:52). 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 Asante Akim Central Municipal Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Asante Akim Central Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Konongo (43,585). Settlements here lie between about 177 m and 338 m above sea level (median 236 m). - Abakwam - Adiembra - Aduamkrom - Ajareago - Anunuso - Asempaneye - Atunsu - Badukrom - Beposo Osaikrom - Boatemgkurom - Bomhu - Bomireso - Checherebuaso - Chichibiasi - Chichiwere - Dwease - Jiasi - Juasohenekrom - Kojobukokrom - Konongo - Konongo Mines Quarters - Kurakan - Kwakawkaw - Kwaokrom - Kyekyebiase - Lowcost - Mofranfajwini - Nkrumaso - Nsiahkrom - Nyabo - Nyaboo - Nyinasinasi - Obenimase - Obima - Odumase - Odumasi - Ohene Nkwanta - Owiriso - Patriensa - Praso - Tamiema - Wawasi - Yaoamponsakrom - Yaohiamankrom 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 Asante Akim Central Municipal Named natural and historic features inside Asante Akim Central Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Anhwiri - Bobiri - Funsu - Juenti - Kwakon - Owiri ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Akwesinunu · 272 m 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 Asante Akim Central Municipal and the best time to visit In Asante Akim Central Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,390 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (216 mm) and the driest Jan (18 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 18 Feb 28 48 Mar 27 110 Apr 27 118 May 26 163 Jun 25 212 Jul 24 143 Aug 24 83 Sep 25 173 Oct 25 216 Nov 26 87 Dec 26 20 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Asante Akim Central Municipal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Konongo-Odumasi Government Hospital · Asante Akim Central Municipal 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62362&mlon=-1.21741#map=17/6.62362/-1.21741) Bank UMB · Asante Akim Central Municipal 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62407&mlon=-1.21129#map=17/6.62407/-1.21129) ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Oforikrom Municipal 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.69237&mlon=-1.54679#map=17/6.69237/-1.54679) Petrol pump Aminso · Asante Akim Central Municipal 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61161&mlon=-1.24342#map=17/6.61161/-1.24342) Hotel Bless Hotel · Asante Akim Central Municipal 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62825&mlon=-1.21168#map=17/6.62825/-1.21168) Mall Jubilee Mall · Oforikrom Municipal 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.68265&mlon=-1.57538#map=17/6.68265/-1.57538) School St. Sebastian Catholic Senior High School · Ejisu Municipal 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.56953&mlon=-1.31016#map=17/6.56953/-1.31016) College Spiritan University College · Ejisu Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.73442&mlon=-1.47735#map=17/6.73442/-1.47735) Police station konongo police station · Asante Akim Central Municipal 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62376&mlon=-1.21096#map=17/6.62376/-1.21096) 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 Asante Akim Central Municipal Places mapped inside Asante Akim Central Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels3 - Schools8 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants3 - Police stations2 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 North - Afigya Kwabre South - Ahafo Ano North - Ahafo Ano South East - Ahafo Ano South West - Amansie Central - Amansie South - Amansie West - 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 Asante Akim Central Municipal?In Ashanti Region, Ghana - What is the population of Asante Akim Central Municipal?91,673 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Asante Akim Central Municipal?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Asante Akim Central Municipal?About 305 people per km² - What borders Asante Akim Central Municipal?Asante Akim North, Asante Akim South, Bosome Freho, Ejisu Municipal, Juaben Municipal and Sekyere East - What is there to see in Asante Akim Central Municipal?Patriensa Chief Palace - What time zone is Asante Akim Central Municipal in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Asante Akim Central Municipal?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Asante Akim Central Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Asante Akim Central Municipal?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Asante Akim Central Municipal?Settlements lie between 177 m and 338 m - What is the highest point in Asante Akim Central Municipal?Akwesinunu (272 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Asante Akim Central Municipal?November to April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Asante Akim Central Municipal?Konongo-Odumasi Government Hospital, about 7.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Asante Akim Central Municipal?UMB, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Asante Akim Central Municipal?Standard Chartered ATM, about 35 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Asante Akim Central Municipal?Aminso, about 5.3 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Asante Akim Central Municipal?2 mapped - How many banks are in Asante Akim Central Municipal?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Asante Akim Central Municipal?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Asante Akim Central Municipal?GH0213 (OCHA common operational dataset)