# Obuasi Municipal District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

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District · Ashanti Region 

# Obuasi Municipal

Obuasi Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **104,297 people** in 2021 on 146 km² (about 716 per km²). 89 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 64 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 104,297people (2021)
- 146km²
- 64mapped services
- 198 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Obuasi Municipal?

Obuasi Municipal had an estimated **104,297 people** in 2021 — 1.9% of Ashanti Region, 128th of 260 districts. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 146 km², that is about **716 people per km²**, 48th of 260 districts.

32.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 22 across Ashanti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,707**

5–9 ****11,795**

10–14 ****10,877**

15–19 ****10,585**

20–24 ****10,429**

25–29 ****9,725**

30–34 ****8,921**

35–39 ****7,727**

40–44 ****5,622**

45–49 ****4,850**

50–54 ****4,067**

55–59 ****3,238**

60–64 ****2,437**

65–69 ****1,365**

70–74 ****826**

75–79 ****433**

80–84 ****302**

85–89 ****202**

90–94 ****94**

95+ ****95**

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

## Where is Obuasi Municipal?

Obuasi Municipal 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 North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-north/), [Amansie Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/amansie-central/) and [Obuasi East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/obuasi-east/). By area it is the 220th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.6% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Obuasi Municipal is about 180 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 56 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.1887° N, 1.6920° 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 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) · Kumasi60 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi144 km

### Nearest railway station

Obuasi (Obuasi Municipal), about 3.3 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 Municipal

Open gazetteers list **89 villages, towns and localities** in Obuasi Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Obuase (179,604). Settlements here lie between about 154 m and 387 m above sea level (median 198 m).

- A.G.A
- Aboagyekrom
- Aboajikrom
- Abompekurom
- Adaase
- Adasi
- Adieso
- Ahansonyewodea
- Alata Number One
- Anwiam
- Anwiaso
- Anwiem
- Anwona
- Anyinam
- Anyinasi
- Apitikoko
- Apitikokoo
- Apitiso No.2
- Apitiso Number One
- Asempaneye
- Bakuyedin
- Bidiem
- Bidieso
- Binsere
- Bleble
- Boete
- Bogobiri
- Bribiyeman
- Brofoyedru
- Brofoyeduru
- Buedukawkaw
- Checha
- Chibai
- Dekyewa
- Domiabra
- Dominasi
- Dunkwa Nkwanta
- Ebutumtumso
- Esasi
- Finaso
- Gausu
- Hansowodea
- Jameskrom
- Kaso
- Kensiri
- Koffekrom
- Kofikurom
- Kokotesua
- Kurinka
- Kwabrafoso
- Kwameduakrom
- Kwameduokurom
- Kwesi Ankromakrom
- Kwiabrafoso
- Lowcost
- Mammiraiwa Number One
- Mammiriwa No.1
- Mammiriwa No.2
- Mangoase
- Mensakurom Number One
- Monsi Valley
- New Kunka
- Nhiaso
- Nhyiaeso
- Nkeso
- Nyameso
- Nyamso
- Nyankumaso
- Obuase
- Obuasi
- Obuasi Central
- Odumase
- Ohene-Kokom
- Ohianimguasi
- Old & New Estates
- Pompora
- Ponkobi
- Ramia
- Sampsonkrom
- Sanopei
- Sanso
- Satuasi
- Tiatiaso
- Titifi
- Tutuka
- Wawase
- Wawasi
- Yaopumakrom
- Yariyeya

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 Municipal

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Abgyine
- Asiribuo
- Bonkruma
- Dantin
- Finanane
- Pompo
- Setampa

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Asunsume · 454 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 Obuasi Municipal and the best time to visit

In Obuasi Municipal, 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 Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Obuasi Government Hospital · Obuasi Municipal 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20347&mlon=-1.68474#map=17/6.20347/-1.68474) 

Bank Absa · Obuasi Municipal 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20406&mlon=-1.67728#map=17/6.20406/-1.67728) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Obuasi Municipal 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19944&mlon=-1.66545#map=17/6.19944/-1.66545) 

Petrol pump Engen · Obuasi Municipal 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19458&mlon=-1.69464#map=17/6.19458/-1.69464) 

Hotel Mawuli Hotel Obuasi · Obuasi Municipal 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19344&mlon=-1.69412#map=17/6.19344/-1.69412) 

Mall Lizmart Shopping Centre · Obuasi Municipal 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20751&mlon=-1.68230#map=17/6.20751/-1.68230) 

School Christ The King Catholic Senior High School · Obuasi Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19346&mlon=-1.69309#map=17/6.19346/-1.69309) 

College Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Obuasi Campus · Obuasi Municipal 3.1 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 3.2 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 Municipal

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks7
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels7
- Shopping malls1
- Schools15
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants4
- 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
- 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
- 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 Municipal?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Obuasi Municipal?104,297 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Obuasi Municipal?About 24 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Obuasi Municipal?About 716 people per km²
- What borders Obuasi Municipal?Adansi Akrofuom, Adansi North, Amansie Central and Obuasi East
- What time zone is Obuasi Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Obuasi Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Obuasi Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Obuasi Municipal?89 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Obuasi Municipal?Settlements lie between 154 m and 387 m
- What is the highest point in Obuasi Municipal?Asunsume (454 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Obuasi Municipal?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Obuasi Municipal?Obuasi Government Hospital, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Obuasi Municipal?Absa, about 2.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Obuasi Municipal?Standard Chartered ATM, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Obuasi Municipal?Engen, about 0.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Obuasi Municipal?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Obuasi Municipal?7 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Obuasi Municipal?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Obuasi Municipal?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Obuasi Municipal?GH0233 (OCHA common operational dataset)