# Obuasi East District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Ashanti Region 

# Obuasi East

Obuasi East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **92,401 people** in 2021 on 75 km² (about 1,232 per km²). 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 92,401people (2021)
- 75.0km²
- 10mapped services
- 179 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Obuasi East?

Obuasi East had an estimated **92,401 people** in 2021 — 1.7% of Ashanti Region, 149th of 260 districts. There are 1,057 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 75 km², that is about **1,232 people per km²**, 41st of 260 districts.

34.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 22 across Ashanti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,049**

5–9 ****11,157**

10–14 ****10,400**

15–19 ****9,004**

20–24 ****8,700**

25–29 ****8,446**

30–34 ****7,550**

35–39 ****6,671**

40–44 ****4,943**

45–49 ****4,159**

50–54 ****3,463**

55–59 ****2,686**

60–64 ****2,191**

65–69 ****1,272**

70–74 ****762**

75–79 ****362**

80–84 ****289**

85–89 ****151**

90–94 ****73**

95+ ****73**

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

## Where is Obuasi East?

Obuasi East lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Adansi Akrofuom](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-akrofuom/), [Adansi Asokwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-asokwa/), [Adansi North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-north/) and [Obuasi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/obuasi-municipal/). By area it is the 233rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.3% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Obuasi East is about 170 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 57 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.1796° N, 1.6048° 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: Obuasi 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) · Kumasi60 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi144 km

### Nearest railway station

Obuasi (Obuasi Municipal), about 7.0 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:54).

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 Obuasi East

Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Obuasi East. Settlements here lie between about 155 m and 253 m above sea level (median 179 m).

- Achochobuoso
- Adiembra
- Akaporiso
- Akotokrom
- Asankore
- Asankori
- Asempaneye
- Asonkore
- Atayawkurom
- Ayease
- Behie
- Bossman
- Brahabebome
- Brofoadum
- Chichiwere
- Diewieso
- Diewuoso
- Domeabra
- Efiamuakrom
- Enikawkaw
- Gyimisokakraba
- Krofufrom
- Kwabenaakwakurom
- Kwabenakwa
- Kwaku Ankama Kurasi
- Kwesi Ankromakrom
- Mampamhwe
- Mampanhwe
- New Akaporiso
- Nyamesomyede
- Nyamfrase
- Nyinafroasidada
- Ohianiyonku
- Pomposo
- Saniajakrom
- Sini Anachikrom
- Suraw
- Tiasi
- Wamahin
- Wonnipaninadue

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 Obuasi East

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Akapon
- Anwora
- Dwete
- Eko
- Jita
- Kwaberafo
- Praa
- Sute
- Tweanea

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 Obuasi East and the best time to visit

In Obuasi East, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,557 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (251 mm) and the driest Jan (24 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 24 

Feb 28 57 

Mar 27 129 

Apr 27 142 

May 26 191 

Jun 25 241 

Jul 24 138 

Aug 24 78 

Sep 25 171 

Oct 25 251 

Nov 26 110 

Dec 26 26 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Obuasi East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital SDA Hospital · Obuasi Municipal 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19789&mlon=-1.63915#map=17/6.19789/-1.63915) 

Bank National Investment Bank · Obuasi Municipal 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19871&mlon=-1.65501#map=17/6.19871/-1.65501) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Obuasi Municipal 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19944&mlon=-1.66545#map=17/6.19944/-1.66545) 

Petrol pump ASONKORE TotalEnergies Service Station · Obuasi East 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20628&mlon=-1.59971#map=17/6.20628/-1.59971) 

Hotel Golden Ednona Hotel · Obuasi East 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20392&mlon=-1.60393#map=17/6.20392/-1.60393) 

Mall Lizmart Shopping Centre · Obuasi Municipal 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20751&mlon=-1.68230#map=17/6.20751/-1.68230) 

School Artic Senior High School · Obuasi East 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20433&mlon=-1.60444#map=17/6.20433/-1.60444) 

College Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Obuasi Campus · Obuasi Municipal 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19756&mlon=-1.66571#map=17/6.19756/-1.66571) 

Police station Obuasi Central Police Station · Obuasi Municipal 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20002&mlon=-1.66539#map=17/6.20002/-1.66539) 

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 Obuasi East

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools7

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
- Kwabre East
- Kwadaso Municipal
- Mampong Municipal
- 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 Obuasi East?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Obuasi East?92,401 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Obuasi East?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Obuasi East?About 1,232 people per km²
- What borders Obuasi East?Adansi Akrofuom, Adansi Asokwa, Adansi North and Obuasi Municipal
- What time zone is Obuasi East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Obuasi East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Obuasi East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Obuasi East?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Obuasi East?Settlements lie between 155 m and 253 m
- What is the best time to visit Obuasi East?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Obuasi East?SDA Hospital, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Obuasi East?National Investment Bank, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Obuasi East?Standard Chartered ATM, about 7.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Obuasi East?ASONKORE TotalEnergies Service Station, about 3.0 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Obuasi East?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Obuasi East?GH0232 (OCHA common operational dataset)