# Kwabre East District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/kwabre-east/

District · Ashanti Region 

# Kwabre East

Kwabre East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **296,814 people** in 2021 on 123 km² (about 2,412 per km²). Its main town is Mamponteng. 63 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 296,814people (2021)
- 123km²
- 40mapped services
- 307 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kwabre East?

Kwabre East had an estimated **296,814 people** in 2021 — 5.5% of Ashanti Region, 9th of 260 districts. There are 1,066 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 123 km², that is about **2,412 people per km²**, 27th of 260 districts.

36.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% 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 65 children and older people.

0–4 ****37,376**

5–9 ****36,698**

10–14 ****33,459**

15–19 ****34,465**

20–24 ****27,346**

25–29 ****24,755**

30–34 ****22,964**

35–39 ****20,602**

40–44 ****15,959**

45–49 ****12,478**

50–54 ****9,255**

55–59 ****6,353**

60–64 ****5,340**

65–69 ****3,437**

70–74 ****2,394**

75–79 ****1,466**

80–84 ****1,177**

85–89 ****607**

90–94 ****365**

95+ ****318**

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

## Where is Kwabre East?

Kwabre East lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Afigya Kwabre South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/afigya-kwabre-south/), [Asokore Mampong Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asokore-mampong-municipal/), [Ejisu Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ejisu-municipal/), [Juaben Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/juaben-municipal/), [Old Tafo Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/old-tafo-municipal/) and [Sekyere South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-south/). By area it is the 222nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.5% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Kwabre East is about 202 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 15 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.7882° N, 1.5391° 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 Kwabre East

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Kwabre East: 1 attraction.

- Kente Visitor Center · attraction

### Nearby, outside Kwabre East

- Pampaso Stool Palace · castle or fort, Afigya Kwabre South9.4 km
- Asokore Mampong Chief Palace · castle or fort, Asokore Mampong Municipal9.7 km
- Kwapra Chiefs Palace · castle or fort, Old Tafo Municipal11 km
- Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Monument · monument, Asokore Mampong Municipal11 km
- Ayigya Palace · castle or fort, Oforikrom Municipal12 km
- KNUST Emblem Monument · monument, Oforikrom Municipal12 km
- Opoku Ware II Museum · museum, Oforikrom Municipal12 km
- Manhyia Palace · castle or fort, Kumasi Metropolitan13 km
- Manhyia Palace Museum · museum, Kumasi Metropolitan13 km
- Statue of Otumfuo Opoku Ware II · monument, Suame Municipal13 km
- Mampong hene house · memorial, Kumasi Metropolitan13 km
- Kumasi Zoological Gardens · zoo, Kumasi Metropolitan14 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: Kwabre East

- 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) · Kumasi10.0 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani108 km

### Nearest railway station

Ejisu (Ejisu Municipal), about 11 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 06:09, 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 Kwabre East

Open gazetteers list **63 villages, towns and localities** in Kwabre East. The largest with a recorded population: Ahwiaa (32,163). Settlements here lie between about 274 m and 346 m above sea level (median 307 m).

- Abira
- Abirem
- Aboaso
- Adangomasi
- Adanwomase
- Adeesena
- Adeisena
- Adense
- Adwumakasekese
- Adwumam
- Adwuman
- Ahodwo
- Ahwiaa
- Aketebommo
- Akotosu
- Akwesitre
- Amanpe
- Antoa
- Anyinesu
- Asamanya
- Asennua
- Asenua
- Asonomaso
- Asumenya
- Bampanase
- Bamparasi
- Bosore
- Boyiasi
- Brofoyedru
- Brofoyeduru
- Domiabra
- Dumanafo
- Ebira
- Fawoade
- Gyamfi Wono
- Gyamfi Wonoo
- Gyenyasi
- Kasaam
- Kasaim
- Kenyase
- Kenyasi
- Kinkasi
- Krobo
- Mamponten
- Mamponteng
- Manhyia
- Medoma
- Mmedoma
- New Asonomaso
- New Nsoromaso
- Nsunyamiyo
- Ntonso
- Nwomasi
- Saaman
- Safo
- Sakorawono
- Sakra Wonoo
- Sisirase
- Tewobeb
- Tiwubabi
- Truba
- Wadie Adwumakase
- Yasori

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 Kwabre East

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

### Water

19 rivers and streams.

- Aboabo
- Abobinsu
- Ahasu
- Akafi
- Akokosu
- Akosua
- Akotosu
- Ankani
- Ayamai
- Bisi
- Buta
- Esuakaw
- Krua
- Kuakwa
- Kusiapaw
- Nsuabina
- Nyime
- Peyie
- Surutwi

### History

1 ruin.

- Akyease

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 Kwabre East and the best time to visit

In Kwabre East, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,270 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (189 mm) and the driest Jan (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, 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 41 

Mar 28 95 

Apr 28 107 

May 27 145 

Jun 25 189 

Jul 25 143 

Aug 25 92 

Sep 25 172 

Oct 25 189 

Nov 26 68 

Dec 26 15 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kwabre East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mamponteng Health Centre · Kwabre East 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79167&mlon=-1.55794#map=17/6.79167/-1.55794) 

Bank Sekyere Rural Bank · Kwabre East 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.78558&mlon=-1.56654#map=17/6.78558/-1.56654) 

ATM Kumasi · Asokore Mampong Municipal 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71250&mlon=-1.59111#map=17/6.71250/-1.59111) 

Petrol pump Engen · Kwabre East 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.80347&mlon=-1.54825#map=17/6.80347/-1.54825) 

Hotel Country Side Hotel · Kwabre East 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.78541&mlon=-1.57059#map=17/6.78541/-1.57059) 

Mall KORAF MALL · Old Tafo Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72704&mlon=-1.61741#map=17/6.72704/-1.61741) 

School Islamic Call Primary and JHS · Kwabre East 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.80786&mlon=-1.53277#map=17/6.80786/-1.53277) 

College Garden City University College · Old Tafo Municipal 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.73944&mlon=-1.56543#map=17/6.73944/-1.56543) 

Police station KSTU Police Station · Ejisu Municipal 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72694&mlon=-1.49093#map=17/6.72694/-1.49093) 

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 Kwabre East

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels2
- Schools16
- Pharmacies3
- 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 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
- 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 Kwabre East?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kwabre East?296,814 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kwabre East?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kwabre East?About 2,412 people per km²
- What borders Kwabre East?Afigya Kwabre South, Asokore Mampong Municipal, Ejisu Municipal, Juaben Municipal, Old Tafo Municipal and Sekyere South
- What is there to see in Kwabre East?Kente Visitor Center
- What time zone is Kwabre East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kwabre East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kwabre East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kwabre East?63 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kwabre East?Settlements lie between 274 m and 346 m
- What is the best time to visit Kwabre East?November to January, April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kwabre East?Mamponteng Health Centre, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kwabre East?Sekyere Rural Bank, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kwabre East?Kumasi, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kwabre East?Engen, about 2.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kwabre East?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Kwabre East?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kwabre East?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kwabre East?GH0229 (OCHA common operational dataset)