# Kintampo South District, Bono East Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/kintampo-south/

District · Bono East Region 

# Kintampo South

Kintampo South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono East Region. It had an estimated **89,126 people** in 2021 on 1,514 km² (about 59 per km²). 81 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 49 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 89,126people (2021)
- 1,514km²
- 49mapped services
- 310 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kintampo South?

Kintampo South had an estimated **89,126 people** in 2021 — 7.4% of Bono East Region, 158th of 260 districts. There are 960 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bono East Region figure of 995). Spread over 1,514 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 228th of 260 districts.

38.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Bono East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people.

0–4 ****12,474**

5–9 ****12,052**

10–14 ****10,135**

15–19 ****9,162**

20–24 ****8,226**

25–29 ****7,136**

30–34 ****5,938**

35–39 ****5,245**

40–44 ****4,246**

45–49 ****3,464**

50–54 ****2,954**

55–59 ****2,092**

60–64 ****1,942**

65–69 ****1,221**

70–74 ****938**

75–79 ****607**

80–84 ****574**

85–89 ****449**

90–94 ****173**

95+ ****98**

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

## Where is Kintampo South?

Kintampo South lies in [Bono East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Banda](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/banda/), [Bole](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/bole/), [Kintampo North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/kintampo-north-municipal/), [Nkoranza North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/nkoranza-north/), [Pru West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/pru-west/), [Techiman North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/techiman-north/) and [Wenchi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/wenchi-municipal/). By area it is the 42nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.5% of [Bono East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/). The centre of Kintampo South is about 315 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 45 km from Techiman, the main town of Bono East Region. The centre point is at 7.9423° N, 1.7337° 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 Kintampo South

### Nearby, outside Kintampo South

- Centre of Ghana · memorial, Kintampo North Municipal12 km
- Kintampo Waterfalls Stage 1 · waterfall, Kintampo North Municipal17 km
- Kintampo Waterfalls Stage 2 · waterfall, Kintampo North Municipal17 km
- Kintampo Waterfalls · attraction, Kintampo North Municipal17 km
- Fuller Falls · waterfall, Kintampo North Municipal17 km
- Boabeng - Fiema Monkey Sanctuary · nature reserve, Nkoranza North17 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: Kintampo 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

- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani92 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi137 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12, 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 Kintampo South

Open gazetteers list **81 villages, towns and localities** in Kintampo South. Settlements here lie between about 107 m and 487 m above sea level (median 310 m).

- Agyegyemakunu
- Agyemankurom
- Agyina
- Akora
- Akroma Number One
- Akroma Number Two
- Akwasijikrom
- Amantam
- Amoama
- Amoma
- Amoma Nkwanta
- Ampoma
- Anoma Nkwanta
- Anyima
- Apaaso
- Apesika
- Attakrom
- Aworate
- Awrata
- Awurata
- Ayawuya
- Ayorya
- Babukura
- Beposo
- Bosomkrom
- Bredi
- Chara
- Chief Akura
- Chirehi
- Dansamu
- Dumso
- Edweso
- Fawaman
- Fokuokrom
- Hawura
- Jema
- Jema-Nkwanta
- Kankan
- Kokuma
- Kotokro
- Krabonso
- Krutakye
- Krutakyi
- Kwabiam
- Kyara
- Kyerehi
- Kyiriakyinnyekurom
- Mansia
- Mo-Nkwanta
- Nante
- Nante Zongo
- Nanteano
- New Longoro
- New Pamdu
- New Peniamisa
- Nkaneku
- Nkwanta
- Nnipa Hia Mmoa
- Nnipanekuro
- Oforikrom
- Pamdu
- Peniamisa
- Peninamisa
- Pramposo
- Pumpumatifi
- Pumpumtifi
- Sabole
- Sabule
- Sogbe
- Soora
- Sora
- Tafo
- Tanfiano Number Two
- Tawiakrom
- Tingakurom
- Twala
- Wantua
- Weila
- Wella
- Yabraso
- Zongo Dagi

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 Kintampo South

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

### Water

20 rivers and streams.

- Awa
- Bosomoa
- Brewa
- Chururu
- Dum
- Edum
- Jahol
- Kabakondo
- Kalankyan
- Kosua
- Kpantal
- Kudom
- Kun
- Mante
- Nipuga
- Nonkyiridi
- Nyunpu
- Prampo
- Sawsaw
- Yoko

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Asempo Bus · 404 m
- Ampoma Bus · 388 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Bosomoa 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 Kintampo South and the best time to visit

In Kintampo South, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,178 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (212 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 7 

Feb 29 27 

Mar 29 61 

Apr 29 108 

May 28 134 

Jun 26 151 

Jul 25 163 

Aug 25 139 

Sep 25 212 

Oct 26 139 

Nov 27 30 

Dec 26 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kintampo South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kintampo South District Hospital · Kintampo South 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.89038&mlon=-1.77296#map=17/7.89038/-1.77296) 

Bank Kintampo Rural Bank · Kintampo South 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.89299&mlon=-1.77355#map=17/7.89299/-1.77355) 

Petrol pump Star Oil · Kintampo South 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.91144&mlon=-1.76253#map=17/7.91144/-1.76253) 

Hotel Yakam Hotel · Kintampo South 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.02185&mlon=-1.73143#map=17/8.02185/-1.73143) 

School Nantes DA JHS · Kintampo South 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.95443&mlon=-1.74457#map=17/7.95443/-1.74457) 

College College of Health Kintampo · Kintampo North Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04986&mlon=-1.73703#map=17/8.04986/-1.73703) 

Police station District Police Headquarters Kintampo South -Jema · Kintampo South 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.90912&mlon=-1.76465#map=17/7.90912/-1.76465) 

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 Kintampo South

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels4
- Schools30
- 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 Bono East Region

- Atebubu Amantin
- Kintampo North Municipal
- Nkoranza North
- Nkoranza South
- Pru East
- Pru West
- Sene East
- Sene West
- Techiman Municipal
- Techiman North

## Quick answers

- Where is Kintampo South?In Bono East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kintampo South?89,126 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kintampo South?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kintampo South?About 59 people per km²
- What borders Kintampo South?Banda, Bole, Kintampo North Municipal, Nkoranza North, Pru West, Techiman North and Wenchi Municipal
- What is there to see in Kintampo South?Centre of Ghana, Kintampo Waterfalls Stage 1, Kintampo Waterfalls Stage 2, Kintampo Waterfalls
- What time zone is Kintampo South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kintampo South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kintampo South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kintampo South?81 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kintampo South?Settlements lie between 107 m and 487 m
- What is the highest point in Kintampo South?Asempo Bus (404 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kintampo South?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kintampo South?Kintampo South District Hospital, about 7.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kintampo South?Kintampo Rural Bank, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kintampo South?Star Oil, about 4.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kintampo South?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Kintampo South?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kintampo South?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kintampo South?GH0403 (OCHA common operational dataset)