# Old Tafo Municipal District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/old-tafo-municipal/

District · Ashanti Region 

# Old Tafo Municipal

Old Tafo Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **114,368 people** in 2021 on 29 km² (about 3,933 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 114,368people (2021)
- 29.1km²
- 70mapped services
- 281 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Old Tafo Municipal?

Old Tafo Municipal had an estimated **114,368 people** in 2021 — 2.1% of Ashanti Region, 111th of 260 districts. There are 1,076 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 29 km², that is about **3,933 people per km²**, 21st of 260 districts.

32.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% 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 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****12,474**

5–9 ****12,567**

10–14 ****11,781**

15–19 ****12,477**

20–24 ****11,855**

25–29 ****10,665**

30–34 ****9,704**

35–39 ****8,384**

40–44 ****6,384**

45–49 ****4,981**

50–54 ****3,803**

55–59 ****2,765**

60–64 ****2,466**

65–69 ****1,469**

70–74 ****993**

75–79 ****618**

80–84 ****483**

85–89 ****254**

90–94 ****133**

95+ ****112**

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

## Where is Old Tafo Municipal?

Old Tafo Municipal lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Afigya Kwabre South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/afigya-kwabre-south/), [Asokore Mampong Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asokore-mampong-municipal/), [Kumasi Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/kumasi-metropolitan/), [Kwabre East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/kwabre-east/) and [Suame Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/suame-municipal/). By area it is the 246th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.1% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Old Tafo Municipal is about 203 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 6.0 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.7358° N, 1.5991° 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 Old Tafo Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Old Tafo Municipal: 1 castle or fort.

- Kwapra Chiefs Palace · castle or fort

### Nearby, outside Old Tafo Municipal

- Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Monument · monument, Asokore Mampong Municipal2.9 km
- Manhyia Palace · castle or fort, Kumasi Metropolitan4.0 km
- Manhyia Palace Museum · museum, Kumasi Metropolitan4.0 km
- Statue of Otumfuo Opoku Ware II · monument, Suame Municipal4.2 km
- Mampong hene house · memorial, Kumasi Metropolitan4.5 km
- Kumasi Zoological Gardens · zoo, Kumasi Metropolitan4.9 km
- Asokore Mampong Chief Palace · castle or fort, Asokore Mampong Municipal5.0 km
- Prempeh II Jubilee Museum · museum, Kumasi Metropolitan5.1 km
- Ghana at 50 Monument · monument, Kumasi Metropolitan5.4 km
- Komfo Anokye Statue · monument, Kumasi Metropolitan5.5 km
- Okomfo Anokye Sword Site · museum, Kumasi Metropolitan5.5 km
- Asafo Castle · castle or fort, Kumasi Metropolitan5.6 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: Old Tafo 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) · Kumasi2.5 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani106 km

### Nearest railway station

Kaase (Kwadaso Municipal), about 10 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51) 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 Old Tafo Municipal

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Old Tafo Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Tafo (50,457) and New Tafo (30,380). Settlements here lie between about 268 m and 312 m above sea level (median 281 m).

- Apraprem
- Breman North
- Buahwini
- Buokrom
- Buokurom
- Duase
- Kwapra
- Mawabanjo
- Moshie Zongo
- New Tafo
- Ohiaminohini
- Old Tafo
- Pankrono
- Patasi
- Sepe
- Sipe
- Tafo
- Tarkwa

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 Old Tafo Municipal

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Apenpensu
- Asuowirentuo
- Awuro
- Bomine
- Santang

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 Old Tafo Municipal and the best time to visit

In Old Tafo Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,442 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (232 mm) and the driest Jan (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 18 

Feb 28 49 

Mar 27 116 

Apr 27 124 

May 26 173 

Jun 25 222 

Jul 24 140 

Aug 24 83 

Sep 25 170 

Oct 25 232 

Nov 26 93 

Dec 26 21 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Old Tafo Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tafo Hospital · Old Tafo Municipal 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72542&mlon=-1.61305#map=17/6.72542/-1.61305) 

Bank Absa · Old Tafo Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.73961&mlon=-1.61125#map=17/6.73961/-1.61125) 

ATM Kumasi · Asokore Mampong Municipal 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71250&mlon=-1.59111#map=17/6.71250/-1.59111) 

Petrol pump Shell · Old Tafo Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.73996&mlon=-1.61124#map=17/6.73996/-1.61124) 

Hotel True star hotel · Old Tafo Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72773&mlon=-1.58976#map=17/6.72773/-1.58976) 

Mall KORAF MALL · Old Tafo Municipal 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72704&mlon=-1.61741#map=17/6.72704/-1.61741) 

School Nel INT School · Old Tafo Municipal 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.73450&mlon=-1.59014#map=17/6.73450/-1.59014) 

College Wesley College of Education · Old Tafo Municipal 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71398&mlon=-1.62241#map=17/6.71398/-1.62241) 

Police station Airport police station · Asokore Mampong Municipal 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71163&mlon=-1.59777#map=17/6.71163/-1.59777) 

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 Old Tafo Municipal

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

- Hospitals6
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps18
- Hotels11
- Shopping malls1
- Schools20
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants5

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
- Obuasi Municipal
- Offinso Municipal
- Offinso North
- Oforikrom Municipal
- Sekyere Afram Plains North
- Sekyere Central
- Sekyere East
- Sekyere Kumawu
- Sekyere South
- Suame Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Old Tafo Municipal?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Old Tafo Municipal?114,368 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Old Tafo Municipal?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Old Tafo Municipal?About 3,933 people per km²
- What borders Old Tafo Municipal?Afigya Kwabre South, Asokore Mampong Municipal, Kumasi Metropolitan, Kwabre East and Suame Municipal
- What is there to see in Old Tafo Municipal?Kwapra Chiefs Palace
- What time zone is Old Tafo Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Old Tafo Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Old Tafo Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Old Tafo Municipal?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Old Tafo Municipal?Settlements lie between 268 m and 312 m
- What is the best time to visit Old Tafo Municipal?November to March and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Old Tafo Municipal?Tafo Hospital, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Old Tafo Municipal?Absa, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Old Tafo Municipal?Kumasi, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Old Tafo Municipal?Shell, about 1.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Old Tafo Municipal?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Old Tafo Municipal?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Old Tafo Municipal?18 mapped
- What is the P-code of Old Tafo Municipal?GH0237 (OCHA common operational dataset)