# Sekyere Central District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-central/

District · Ashanti Region 

# Sekyere Central

Sekyere Central is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **73,228 people** in 2021 on 1,632 km² (about 45 per km²). 114 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 73,228people (2021)
- 1,632km²
- 10mapped services
- 360 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sekyere Central?

Sekyere Central had an estimated **73,228 people** in 2021 — 1.3% of Ashanti Region, 197th of 260 districts. There are 1,007 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 1,632 km², that is about **45 people per km²**, 236th of 260 districts.

37.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 22 across Ashanti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,815**

5–9 ****9,503**

10–14 ****8,383**

15–19 ****8,883**

20–24 ****6,165**

25–29 ****5,391**

30–34 ****4,660**

35–39 ****3,959**

40–44 ****3,367**

45–49 ****2,849**

50–54 ****2,391**

55–59 ****1,888**

60–64 ****1,788**

65–69 ****1,231**

70–74 ****1,082**

75–79 ****666**

80–84 ****535**

85–89 ****302**

90–94 ****181**

95+ ****189**

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

## Where is Sekyere Central?

Sekyere Central lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Atebubu Amantin](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/atebubu-amantin/), [Ejura-Sekyedumase](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ejura-sekyedumase/), [Mampong Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/mampong-municipal/), [Sekyere Afram Plains North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-afram-plains-north/) and [Sekyere Kumawu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-kumawu/). By area it is the 37th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.7% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Sekyere Central is about 210 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 82 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 7.2158° N, 1.1007° 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 Sekyere Central

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Sekyere Central: 1 viewpoint.

- Rocky View · viewpoint

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: Sekyere Central

- 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) · Kumasi78 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani136 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:50).

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 Sekyere Central

Open gazetteers list **114 villages, towns and localities** in Sekyere Central. Settlements here lie between about 106 m and 529 m above sea level (median 360 m).

- Abaasua
- Abayisua
- Achwia
- Adichuem
- Adidwan
- Aframso
- Aframso No.2
- Akokowura
- Akuma
- Amoamang
- Ananso
- Anansu
- Ankumadua
- Anwanya
- Appiadwaa
- Asare Nkwanta No.1
- Asare Nkwanta No.2
- Asuafu
- Asuowaso
- Asuubuaso Dome
- Atakpame
- Atonso
- Babayili
- Balana
- Bepawso
- Beposo
- Berdum
- Berem
- Bima
- Bimma
- Birem
- Bobinasi
- Bokesi
- Bonkrom
- Bonkrong
- Bonsukrom
- Brepaw
- Chebi
- Cheriasi
- Chichibon
- Chokosi
- Congo Nkwanta
- Congo No.2
- Congo No.3
- Dadiasi
- Dagarti
- Dantibong Ga
- Daudakrom
- Dida
- Didaso
- Diditiasi
- Dome
- Domeabra
- Emawoabamu
- Fawomang
- Gariba Nkwan
- Gyetua
- Gyinyaase
- Haruna
- Jadiako
- Jansa
- Jeduako
- Jetiase
- Juansa
- Konkomba
- Kruwi
- Kunja
- Kurakan
- Kwabena Dapaa No.1
- Kwabena Dapaa No.2
- Kwadjo Kuma
- Kwaem
- Kwagyei
- Kwamang
- Kwamang-Esereso
- Kwameteng
- Kyebi
- Kyeiase
- Kyekyebon
- Maaluu
- Mankwadaf
- Mantukwa
- Mpantuasi
- Mpatuase
- Nantwibuom
- New Asuafu
- Njaya
- Nkudua
- Nkujua
- Nkwabirem
- Nkwabirim
- Nsuta
- Ntrodo
- Ntrodo Dagomba
- Nyamebekyere
- Odumase
- Oku Junction
- Ouagadougou
- Owuobuoho
- Patanga
- Pimbehwe
- Sankasasi
- Santaso
- Sasebonso
- Sasebonso-Asantefuomu
- Sasebonso-Da
- Sasebonso-Ko
- Sibaabi
- Siedu
- Tadieso
- Tailor
- Tetsetetse
- Wiawso
- Yahayakuraa

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 Sekyere Central

Named natural and historic features inside Sekyere Central, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

17 rivers and streams.

- Abetinsua
- Adencheche
- Adijuan
- Adwia
- Ajabrua
- Akransua
- Akuma
- Animpon
- Atunsu
- Biribirua
- Chichibon
- Chirimfa
- Dida
- Samura
- Sasebonsu
- Sibon
- Yire

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 1 mountain.

- Krobo · 617 m
- Jansabuo · 544 m
- Abunim · 540 m
- Bepawkobina · 423 m
- Achwiabuo · 371 m
- Yawajai · 181 m
- Asimawso · 178 m
- Nteduajuan · 178 m
- Siribudang · 147 m
- Obonta · 116 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Chirimfa 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 Sekyere Central and the best time to visit

In Sekyere Central, 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 Sekyere Central

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ejura Government Hospital · Ejura-Sekyedumase 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.38848&mlon=-1.35144#map=17/7.38848/-1.35144) 

Bank GCB Bank · Ejura-Sekyedumase 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.37630&mlon=-1.36384#map=17/7.37630/-1.36384) 

Petrol pump Shell · Ejura-Sekyedumase 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.37999&mlon=-1.35935#map=17/7.37999/-1.35935) 

Hotel E Hotel · Sekyere Central 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01041&mlon=-1.37636#map=17/7.01041/-1.37636) 

School Drobonso Mahama E-block shs · Sekyere Afram Plains North 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.07419&mlon=-1.08401#map=17/7.07419/-1.08401) 

College University of Education Winneba-Mampong · Mampong Municipal 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.07289&mlon=-1.39624#map=17/7.07289/-1.39624) 

Police station Nsuta Police Station · Sekyere Central 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01100&mlon=-1.38319#map=17/7.01100/-1.38319) 

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 Sekyere Central

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Schools7
- 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
- Obuasi Municipal
- Offinso Municipal
- Offinso North
- Oforikrom Municipal
- Old Tafo Municipal
- Sekyere Afram Plains North
- Sekyere East
- Sekyere Kumawu
- Sekyere South
- Suame Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Sekyere Central?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Sekyere Central?73,228 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sekyere Central?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sekyere Central?About 45 people per km²
- What borders Sekyere Central?Atebubu Amantin, Ejura-Sekyedumase, Mampong Municipal, Sekyere Afram Plains North and Sekyere Kumawu
- What is there to see in Sekyere Central?Rocky View
- What time zone is Sekyere Central in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Sekyere Central?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Sekyere Central?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sekyere Central?114 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sekyere Central?Settlements lie between 106 m and 529 m
- What is the highest point in Sekyere Central?Krobo (617 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sekyere Central?November to January, April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sekyere Central?Ejura Government Hospital, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sekyere Central?GCB Bank, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sekyere Central?Shell, about 34 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sekyere Central?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sekyere Central?GH0239 (OCHA common operational dataset)