# Asante Akim North District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-north/

District · Ashanti Region 

# Asante Akim North

Asante Akim North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **85,788 people** in 2021 on 1,126 km² (about 76 per km²). 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 85,788people (2021)
- 1,126km²
- 25mapped services
- 253 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Asante Akim North?

Asante Akim North had an estimated **85,788 people** in 2021 — 1.6% of Ashanti Region, 165th of 260 districts. There are 1,043 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 1,126 km², that is about **76 people per km²**, 206th of 260 districts.

33.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% 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 ****10,293**

5–9 ****9,670**

10–14 ****9,039**

15–19 ****11,069**

20–24 ****8,642**

25–29 ****6,796**

30–34 ****5,886**

35–39 ****5,030**

40–44 ****3,854**

45–49 ****3,486**

50–54 ****3,028**

55–59 ****2,460**

60–64 ****2,256**

65–69 ****1,482**

70–74 ****1,131**

75–79 ****624**

80–84 ****470**

85–89 ****278**

90–94 ****148**

95+ ****146**

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

## Where is Asante Akim North?

Asante Akim North lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Asante Akim Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-central-municipal/), [Asante Akim South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-south/), [Kwahu Afram Plains South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-south/), [Kwahu East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-east/), [Sekyere Afram Plains North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-afram-plains-north/), [Sekyere East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-east/) and [Sekyere Kumawu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-kumawu/). By area it is the 64th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.6% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Asante Akim North is about 165 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 78 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.8425° N, 0.9325° 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 North

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Asante Akim North: 2 castles and forts; 1 memorial.

- Agogo Chief's Palace · castle or fort
- Hwidiem Chief's Palace · castle or fort
- Hon. Kwadwo Baah Wiredu Memorial · memorial

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 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) · Kumasi74 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra162 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:50).

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 North

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Asante Akim North. The largest with a recorded population: Agogo (46,089). Settlements here lie between about 86 m and 536 m above sea level (median 253 m).

- Abetinsu
- Adahem
- Adiem
- Adiembra
- Agogo
- Agogo Onyimso
- Akutuase
- Akutuasi
- Amantana
- Amantena
- Amoakutu
- Ananekrom
- Ananikrom
- Angwentifi
- Aninsua
- Anumso
- Anyowuokrom
- Asikawa
- Asunafo
- Atara
- Atem
- Atobiasi
- Awiakrom
- Ayongkura
- Babuso
- Befwe
- Birisa
- Brantuokrom
- Dakongwamso
- Dawireso
- Domeabra
- Domiabra
- Dubrim
- Dukusen
- Ebisua
- Ejian
- Fwidiem
- Hwidiem
- Juansa
- Kawelekawele
- Kotobong
- Kowireso
- Krodua
- Kwabinakesekrom
- Kwakutainikrom
- Kwekuntikrom
- Magyeda-Nkwanta
- Mayera
- Menam
- Moano
- Mobuaso
- Mpatampa
- Nkansakrom
- Nsekua
- Nyamibechere
- Nyenawasi
- Nyinamponase
- Nyinamponasi
- Oboawchi
- Odumasua
- Odumedum
- Oforiboachi
- Ongwama
- Onyimso
- Pataban
- Pechereche
- Pekyerekye
- Pentempa
- Sakune
- Sampongso
- Sansenua
- Waraponso
- Wawaduhi
- Whetiwheti
- Wiawso
- Woraponso

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 North

Named natural and historic features inside Asante Akim North, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Biankama
- Bontre
- Boumfoum
- Ejan
- Fifiri
- Kruwiri
- Nsuta
- Ongwam
- Panfem
- Subin
- Supuni

### Hills and mountains

18 hills; 1 mountain.

- Obosumani · 568 m
- Adahem · 567 m
- Atoasi · 567 m
- Dente · 567 m
- Tetoabo · 567 m
- Ewiamon · 482 m
- Abruwanfu · 479 m
- Nyawa · 479 m
- Kotobon · 472 m
- Akrabo · 448 m
- Atem · 445 m
- Abrodi · 433 m
- Brinsem · 414 m
- Mfraansa · 406 m
- Hamahama · 357 m
- Chenchenku · 341 m
- Mampamo · 312 m
- Bandai · 308 m
- Nsuta Bepo · 262 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.

- Bandai Hills Forest Reserve
- North Bandai Hills Forest Reserve
- North Fomang Su 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 Asante Akim North and the best time to visit

In Asante Akim North, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,208 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (178 mm) and the driest Jan (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 15 

Feb 29 37 

Mar 29 83 

Apr 28 99 

May 27 130 

Jun 26 176 

Jul 25 148 

Aug 25 100 

Sep 26 178 

Oct 26 170 

Nov 27 58 

Dec 27 15 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Asante Akim North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Agogo Presbyterian hospital · Asante Akim North 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79657&mlon=-1.08551#map=17/6.79657/-1.08551) 

Bank Asante Akim Rural Bank · Asante Akim North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79819&mlon=-1.08282#map=17/6.79819/-1.08282) 

Petrol pump Nasona · Kwahu West 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59977&mlon=-0.88660#map=17/6.59977/-0.88660) 

Hotel Daasebre · Asante Akim North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.80438&mlon=-1.08458#map=17/6.80438/-1.08458) 

School Agogo State College · Asante Akim North 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79957&mlon=-1.07273#map=17/6.79957/-1.07273) 

College Presbyterian University · Asante Akim North 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79363&mlon=-1.08720#map=17/6.79363/-1.08720) 

Police station Bompa ta Police station · Asante Akim South 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63051&mlon=-1.05846#map=17/6.63051/-1.05846) 

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 North

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks4
- Hotels1
- Schools13
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants2

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 Central Municipal
- 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 North?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Asante Akim North?85,788 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Asante Akim North?About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Asante Akim North?About 76 people per km²
- What borders Asante Akim North?Asante Akim Central Municipal, Asante Akim South, Kwahu Afram Plains South, Kwahu East, Sekyere Afram Plains North, Sekyere East and Sekyere Kumawu
- What is there to see in Asante Akim North?Agogo Chief's Palace, Hon. Kwadwo Baah Wiredu Memorial, Hwidiem Chief's Palace
- What time zone is Asante Akim North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Asante Akim North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Asante Akim North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Asante Akim North?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Asante Akim North?Settlements lie between 86 m and 536 m
- What is the highest point in Asante Akim North?Obosumani (568 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Asante Akim North?November to January and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Asante Akim North?Agogo Presbyterian hospital, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Asante Akim North?Asante Akim Rural Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Asante Akim North?Nasona, about 27 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Asante Akim North?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Asante Akim North?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Asante Akim North?GH0214 (OCHA common operational dataset)