# Asante Akim South District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-south/ District · Ashanti Region # Asante Akim South Asante Akim South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **123,633 people** in 2021 on 1,154 km² (about 107 per km²). 94 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 123,633people (2021) - 1,154km² - 16mapped services - 220 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Asante Akim South? Asante Akim South had an estimated **123,633 people** in 2021 — 2.3% of Ashanti Region, 88th of 260 districts. There are 1,003 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 1,154 km², that is about **107 people per km²**, 170th of 260 districts. 37.4% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% 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 76 children and older people. 0–4 ****15,339** 5–9 ****15,875** 10–14 ****14,974** 15–19 ****13,896** 20–24 ****9,485** 25–29 ****8,042** 30–34 ****7,808** 35–39 ****7,277** 40–44 ****6,043** 45–49 ****5,276** 50–54 ****4,830** 55–59 ****3,954** 60–64 ****3,699** 65–69 ****2,395** 70–74 ****1,889** 75–79 ****1,129** 80–84 ****793** 85–89 ****443** 90–94 ****226** 95+ ****260** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Asante Akim South? Asante Akim South lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Adansi Asokwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-asokwa/), [Akyem Mansa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akyem-mansa/), [Asante Akim Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-central-municipal/), [Asante Akim North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-north/), [Birim North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-north/), [Bosome Freho](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/bosome-freho/), [Kwahu East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-east/) and [Kwahu West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-west/). By area it is the 59th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.7% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Asante Akim South is about 143 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 62 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.4622° N, 1.1152° 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: Asante Akim South - 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) · Kumasi60 km - Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra142 km ### Nearest railway station Wireso (Ejisu Municipal), about 36 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 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 South Open gazetteers list **94 villages, towns and localities** in Asante Akim South. Settlements here lie between about 129 m and 439 m above sea level (median 220 m). - Abrema - Abrewankaw - Adomfe - Ahireso - Akesakrom - Akokofori - Akrochere - Amantia - Amentia - Anum - Apango - Apianyinase - Apragya Dafoukurom - Asankare - Asankari - Asuboa - Asubua - Atakofikrom - Atiemo - Atwidie - Banka - Bankame - Bankame Sunkwa - Banso - Biakoyekrom - Bompata - Breku - Chempaw - Chempaw Praso - Dagatikrom - Dampong - Dansariso - Debiso - Dicksonkrom - Dwendwenase - Fawutrikosie - Forestry Quaters - Gyadem - Gyamaase No.1 - Jadam - Jimachi - Juaso - Jwenjweasi - Kantanso - Kofianumakrom - Kokobin - Komeaboi - Kpone Praso - Krofa - Kumeso - Kuntanasi - Kurofa - Kwabin - Kwame Ano - Kwesibinkrom - Kwesimensakrom - Mamponteng - Mawso - Mmuranam - Mofrafajwen - Moromora - Morso - Muronem - Nkurakan - Nkwanta - Nnadieso - Nsunyamiyo - Nyamiyade - Nyamiyadom - Obima - Obogu - Odubi - Odumase - Ofoase - Ofuasi - Okorekrom - Oseikrom - Otuokwai - Pampremam - Pentimpa - Pra River - Praja - Saabo - Subinso - Suhum - Supong - Takyikrom - Tanokrom - Teshie Praso - Tokwai - Wenchi - Yakorikrom - Yawkwei - Yokwai 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 South Named natural and historic features inside Asante Akim South, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 17 rivers and streams. - Ankamakwoitia - Ankaname - Aponapon - Asuname - Atobo - Auro - Debi - Enikawkaw - Fumang - Kume - Mawnaw - Nwi - Rome - Subin - Subin - Twenebung - Yaya ### Hills and mountains 15 hills. - Nyinawusu · 396 m - Kitibo · 369 m - Duahien · 356 m - Prem · 342 m - Sempe · 335 m - Tebruku · 334 m - Atakofi · 280 m - Merja · 274 m - Anemie · 267 m - Adamia · 251 m - Ntumie · 251 m - Damene · 250 m - Nkrang · 248 m - Bachwin · 234 m - Mirasa · 223 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Pra-Anum Government Forest Reserve - South 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 South and the best time to visit In Asante Akim South, 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 South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Pantang Hospital · Birim North 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31069&mlon=-1.05797#map=17/6.31069/-1.05797) Bank Absa · Birim North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.35747&mlon=-0.99796#map=17/6.35747/-0.99796) Petrol pump Gaso · Asante Akim South 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59406&mlon=-1.12134#map=17/6.59406/-1.12134) Hotel Obaa Golden Plaza · Birim North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36364&mlon=-0.99751#map=17/6.36364/-0.99751) School Jubilee Senior High School · Asante Akim South 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.55134&mlon=-1.03798#map=17/6.55134/-1.03798) College Agogo Presbyterian College of Education · Asante Akim North 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79260&mlon=-1.08871#map=17/6.79260/-1.08871) Police station Bompa ta Police station · Asante Akim South 20 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 South Places mapped inside Asante Akim South in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps6 - Schools9 - Police stations1 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 North - 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 South?In Ashanti Region, Ghana - What is the population of Asante Akim South?123,633 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Asante Akim South?About 21 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Asante Akim South?About 107 people per km² - What borders Asante Akim South?Adansi Asokwa, Akyem Mansa, Asante Akim Central Municipal, Asante Akim North, Birim North, Bosome Freho, Kwahu East and Kwahu West - What time zone is Asante Akim South in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Asante Akim South?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Asante Akim South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Asante Akim South?94 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Asante Akim South?Settlements lie between 129 m and 439 m - What is the highest point in Asante Akim South?Nyinawusu (396 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Asante Akim South?November to April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Asante Akim South?Pantang Hospital, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Asante Akim South?Absa, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Asante Akim South?Gaso, about 15 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Asante Akim South?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Asante Akim South?GH0215 (OCHA common operational dataset)