# Sekyere South District, Ashanti Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Ashanti Region 

# Sekyere South

Sekyere South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Ashanti Region. It had an estimated **120,076 people** in 2021 on 417 km² (about 288 per km²). 86 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 120,076people (2021)
- 417km²
- 31mapped services
- 298 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sekyere South?

Sekyere South had an estimated **120,076 people** in 2021 — 2.2% of Ashanti Region, 97th of 260 districts. There are 1,068 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ashanti Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 417 km², that is about **288 people per km²**, 86th of 260 districts.

35.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% 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 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,397**

5–9 ****14,664**

10–14 ****13,349**

15–19 ****17,724**

20–24 ****10,907**

25–29 ****8,910**

30–34 ****7,758**

35–39 ****6,606**

40–44 ****5,025**

45–49 ****4,478**

50–54 ****3,936**

55–59 ****3,040**

60–64 ****2,791**

65–69 ****2,058**

70–74 ****1,724**

75–79 ****948**

80–84 ****790**

85–89 ****483**

90–94 ****237**

95+ ****251**

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

## Where is Sekyere South?

Sekyere South lies in [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Afigya Kwabre North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/afigya-kwabre-north/), [Afigya Kwabre South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/afigya-kwabre-south/), [Ejura-Sekyedumase](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ejura-sekyedumase/), [Juaben Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/juaben-municipal/), [Kwabre East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/kwabre-east/), [Mampong Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/mampong-municipal/), [Sekyere East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-east/) and [Sekyere Kumawu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/sekyere-kumawu/). By area it is the 162nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.7% of [Ashanti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/). The centre of Sekyere South is about 216 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 37 km from Kumasi, the main town of Ashanti Region. The centre point is at 6.9961° N, 1.5028° 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 South

### Nearby, outside Sekyere South

- Rocky View · viewpoint, Sekyere Central11 km
- Effiduasi Chief's Place · castle or fort, Sekyere East20 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 South

- 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) · Kumasi33 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani100 km

### Nearest railway station

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

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:52).

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 South

Open gazetteers list **86 villages, towns and localities** in Sekyere South. Settlements here lie between about 256 m and 452 m above sea level (median 298 m).

- Abokosua
- Abrakaso
- Adieyepena
- Afamanaso
- Afamanso
- Agona
- Agona Akrofoso
- Agona-Bipoa
- Ajeikrom
- Akosakrom
- Akrofonso
- Akroso
- Amenase
- Ankawdon
- Apiedukrom
- Asamang
- Asante Asamang
- Asenyebun
- Asridiano
- Ayebo
- Ayewa
- Bako
- Bebaabra
- Bedomase
- Bepasi
- Bepoase
- Bipoa
- Boanim
- Boatenckrom
- Bonkawkaw
- Brahabebumi
- Daa
- Dawu
- Dewu
- Dikan
- Dome
- Domeabra
- Domi
- Echampongkrom
- Ehiaminchini
- Esuano
- Esuokumaso
- Jamasi
- Januma
- Jeyesuaso
- Jumokrom
- Kafonimde
- Katawudieso
- Koforidua
- Kojokrom
- Kokwado
- Kona
- Konya Brehoma
- Kwanowa
- Kwayem
- Kweku Adaikrom
- Mahuntem
- Mambehiao
- Mankawnahugono
- Mawdodai
- Mefwenyami
- Mentukua
- Mmoso
- Montasua
- Mpeasem
- Nfawreho
- Nibriba
- Ntunkuja
- Nyamisenade
- Nyamiyadom
- Obuohu
- Oheneakamfo
- Ohianpenika
- Okrakurom
- Oseikrom
- Owiesua
- Owusukrom
- Oyira
- Pokukrom
- Sebewie
- Sriboaw
- Tabre
- Tano Odumase
- Tano Odumasi
- Wiamoase
- Wiamuasi

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 South

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

### Water

25 rivers and streams.

- Abawshu
- Abawye
- Abokosua
- Aduma
- Afuntuwa
- Akatosu
- Akawsu
- Akesu
- Akokosu
- Anensuo
- Atonsua
- Ayira
- Betinko
- Bisibri
- Bosumoaw
- Esuokuma
- Jeyesua
- Kesua
- Kunkum
- Montosua
- Nkwabin
- Nsensensu
- Nsuta
- Ntunkum

…and 1 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain; 1 hill.

- Boabidru · 562 m
- Pampetia · 414 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Gianima Forest Reserve
- Ofin Headwaters 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 South and the best time to visit

In Sekyere South, 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 South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital SDA Hospital, Wiamoase · Sekyere South 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.05302&mlon=-1.50953#map=17/7.05302/-1.50953) 

Bank Okomfo Anokye Rural Bank LTD (Head Office) · Sekyere South 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.05151&mlon=-1.52282#map=17/7.05151/-1.52282) 

ATM Kumasi · Asokore Mampong Municipal 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71250&mlon=-1.59111#map=17/6.71250/-1.59111) 

Petrol pump Total · Sekyere South 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.94467&mlon=-1.48596#map=17/6.94467/-1.48596) 

Hotel Nemark Village HOTEL LTD. · Sekyere South 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.95017&mlon=-1.48123#map=17/6.95017/-1.48123) 

Mall KORAF MALL · Old Tafo Municipal 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72704&mlon=-1.61741#map=17/6.72704/-1.61741) 

School Salvation Army J.H.S · Sekyere South 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.96249&mlon=-1.49984#map=17/6.96249/-1.49984) 

College Fast Track College · Sekyere South 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.96406&mlon=-1.51197#map=17/6.96406/-1.51197) 

Police station Wiamoase Police Station · Sekyere South 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04231&mlon=-1.52353#map=17/7.04231/-1.52353) 

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 South

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels4
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- 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 Central
- Sekyere East
- Sekyere Kumawu
- Suame Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Sekyere South?In Ashanti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Sekyere South?120,076 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sekyere South?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sekyere South?About 288 people per km²
- What borders Sekyere South?Afigya Kwabre North, Afigya Kwabre South, Ejura-Sekyedumase, Juaben Municipal, Kwabre East, Mampong Municipal, Sekyere East and Sekyere Kumawu
- What is there to see in Sekyere South?Rocky View, Effiduasi Chief's Place
- What time zone is Sekyere South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Sekyere South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Sekyere South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sekyere South?86 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sekyere South?Settlements lie between 256 m and 452 m
- What is the highest point in Sekyere South?Boabidru (562 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sekyere South?November to January, April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sekyere South?SDA Hospital, Wiamoase, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sekyere South?Okomfo Anokye Rural Bank LTD (Head Office), about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sekyere South?Kumasi, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sekyere South?Total, about 6.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sekyere South?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Sekyere South?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sekyere South?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sekyere South?GH0242 (OCHA common operational dataset)