# Sekyere Kumawu District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Ashanti Region 

# Sekyere Kumawu

Sekyere Kumawu is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **64,396 people** in 2021 on 577 km² (about 112 per km²). 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 64,396people (2021)
- 577km²
- 11mapped services
- 326 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sekyere Kumawu?

Sekyere Kumawu had an estimated **64,396 people** in 2021 — 1.2% of Ashanti Region, 216th of 260 districts. There are 1,085 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 577 km², that is about **112 people per km²**, 158th of 260 districts.

37.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% 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 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,998**

5–9 ****8,300**

10–14 ****7,513**

15–19 ****9,094**

20–24 ****5,480**

25–29 ****4,157**

30–34 ****3,726**

35–39 ****3,245**

40–44 ****2,800**

45–49 ****2,325**

50–54 ****2,044**

55–59 ****1,857**

60–64 ****1,808**

65–69 ****1,229**

70–74 ****1,011**

75–79 ****665**

80–84 ****494**

85–89 ****319**

90–94 ****150**

95+ ****181**

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

## Where is Sekyere Kumawu?

Sekyere Kumawu lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Asante Akim North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-north/), [Mampong Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/mampong-municipal/), [Sekyere Afram Plains North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-afram-plains-north/), [Sekyere Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-central/), [Sekyere East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-east/) and [Sekyere South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-south/). By area it is the 129th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.4% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Sekyere Kumawu is about 190 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 49 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.9106° N, 1.2389° 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 Kumawu

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Sekyere Kumawu: 2 nature reserves.

- Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Boupom Wildlife Reservation · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Sekyere Kumawu

- Effiduasi Chief's Place · castle or fort, Sekyere East19 km
- Rocky View · viewpoint, Sekyere Central20 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: Sekyere Kumawu

- 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) · Kumasi45 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani130 km

### Nearest railway station

Baonkra (Ejisu Municipal), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:51).

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 Kumawu

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Sekyere Kumawu. Settlements here lie between about 167 m and 480 m above sea level (median 326 m).

- Abasi
- Abidimisebi
- Abodiem
- Abotanso
- Adenyensu
- Aduahensu
- Afatianhu
- Afrenso
- Akosua
- Akrochire
- Akwasu
- Amawbra
- Amobia
- Aninenya
- Asecherewa
- Asoso
- Asumkrom
- Asunafo
- Awurawso
- Bakoniaba
- Banko
- Bawjwiasi
- Bawmkawkaw
- Bepotifi
- Birimpotia
- Bodomase
- Bodomasi
- Bosoro
- Chumabin
- Dadease
- Dadiasi
- Drobongma
- Eduamuyao
- Kawkawbo
- Kokode
- Kumawu
- Kwabenaponsakrom
- Mampong Akrofoso
- Mawkunso
- Mebududuoso
- Nankruma
- Ntasa
- Oboachi
- Oboachudie
- Oboechi
- Oboming
- Oyoko
- Pame
- Papease
- Pepiasi
- Sechere
- Sekyere Kwamang
- Sutri
- Tahunto
- Timanti
- Wono
- Woraso

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 Kumawu

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Aso
- Ayifro
- Bamami
- Bira
- Kokode
- Ninai
- Nsuta
- Pampremsu

### Hills and mountains

30 hills.

- Tebibepo · 596 m
- Boakwesi · 583 m
- Atenteboa · 573 m
- Asonari · 557 m
- Munkumi · 493 m
- Boyamaw · 489 m
- Taratara · 467 m
- Bia · 456 m
- Kankamansa · 452 m
- Ejesema · 438 m
- Jwiasa · 435 m
- Kumasi · 433 m
- Adwisen · 421 m
- Buhuri · 404 m
- Mosiaso · 389 m
- Obuokumanoma · 382 m
- Bepawkawkaw · 380 m
- Dukwa · 359 m
- Abuhura · 352 m
- Nanfi · 352 m
- Chireni · 332 m
- Dencherewi · 320 m
- Kajawarasi · 307 m
- Aboatinka · 306 m

…and 6 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Boumfum River 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 Kumawu and the best time to visit

In Sekyere Kumawu, 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 Kumawu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bodomase Clinic · Sekyere Kumawu 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.88984&mlon=-1.25192#map=17/6.88984/-1.25192) 

Bank Asokore Rural Bank · Sekyere East 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.84621&mlon=-1.38952#map=17/6.84621/-1.38952) 

Petrol pump Galaxy Oil · Sekyere East 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.85328&mlon=-1.39543#map=17/6.85328/-1.39543) 

Hotel Banko Women organization hostel · Sekyere Kumawu 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.93333&mlon=-1.38333#map=17/6.93333/-1.38333) 

School Bodomase Senior High School · Sekyere Kumawu 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.89018&mlon=-1.24896#map=17/6.89018/-1.24896) 

College School of Dispensing Optics · Sekyere East 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.86972&mlon=-1.39046#map=17/6.86972/-1.39046) 

Police station Charge Office · Sekyere East 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.84858&mlon=-1.39876#map=17/6.84858/-1.39876) 

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 Kumawu

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

- Hospitals2
- Hotels2
- 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 East
- Obuasi Municipal
- Offinso Municipal
- Offinso North
- Oforikrom Municipal
- Old Tafo Municipal
- Sekyere Afram Plains North
- Sekyere Central
- Sekyere East
- Sekyere South
- Suame Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Sekyere Kumawu?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Sekyere Kumawu?64,396 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sekyere Kumawu?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sekyere Kumawu?About 112 people per km²
- What borders Sekyere Kumawu?Asante Akim North, Mampong Municipal, Sekyere Afram Plains North, Sekyere Central, Sekyere East and Sekyere South
- What is there to see in Sekyere Kumawu?Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Boupom Wildlife Reservation
- What time zone is Sekyere Kumawu in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Sekyere Kumawu?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Sekyere Kumawu?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sekyere Kumawu?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sekyere Kumawu?Settlements lie between 167 m and 480 m
- What is the highest point in Sekyere Kumawu?Tebibepo (596 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sekyere Kumawu?November to January, April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sekyere Kumawu?Bodomase Clinic, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sekyere Kumawu?Asokore Rural Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sekyere Kumawu?Galaxy Oil, about 18 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sekyere Kumawu?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sekyere Kumawu?GH0241 (OCHA common operational dataset)