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

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

District · Bono East Region 

# Nkoranza South

Nkoranza South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono East Region. It had an estimated **114,642 people** in 2021 on 923 km² (about 124 per km²). 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 114,642people (2021)
- 923km²
- 24mapped services
- 280 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nkoranza South?

Nkoranza South had an estimated **114,642 people** in 2021 — 9.5% of Bono East Region, 110th of 260 districts. There are 1,007 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bono East Region figure of 995). Spread over 923 km², that is about **124 people per km²**, 143rd of 260 districts.

36.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Bono East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,521**

5–9 ****14,794**

10–14 ****12,743**

15–19 ****12,932**

20–24 ****11,391**

25–29 ****8,818**

30–34 ****8,052**

35–39 ****6,895**

40–44 ****5,704**

45–49 ****4,611**

50–54 ****3,821**

55–59 ****2,997**

60–64 ****2,544**

65–69 ****1,605**

70–74 ****1,118**

75–79 ****736**

80–84 ****588**

85–89 ****433**

90–94 ****183**

95+ ****156**

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

## Where is Nkoranza South?

Nkoranza South lies in [Bono East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ejura-Sekyedumase](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/ejura-sekyedumase/), [Nkoranza North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/nkoranza-north/), [Offinso North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/offinso-north/) and [Techiman Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/techiman-municipal/). By area it is the 84th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.0% of [Bono East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/). The centre of Nkoranza South is about 267 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 33 km from Techiman, the main town of Bono East Region. The centre point is at 7.4523° N, 1.6773° 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 Nkoranza South

### Nearby, outside Nkoranza South

- Sekyedumase Chief Palace · castle or fort, Ejura-Sekyedumase20 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: Nkoranza 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) · Sunyani73 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi83 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:10, 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 Nkoranza South

Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Nkoranza South. The largest with a recorded population: Nkoranza (35,401). Settlements here lie between about 176 m and 364 m above sea level (median 280 m).

- Abontiem
- Abountem
- Abuasu
- Adjeikrom
- Aframso
- Ahyiaem
- Aiyerade
- Akropong
- Akrudwoa
- Akuma
- Anama
- Aniantentem
- Apiasua
- Apiasua No.1
- Asempanaye
- Asuano
- Asunkwaa
- Asuoso
- Atukum
- Ayerede
- Babiani
- Banofuo
- Bebuano
- Bonsu
- Braho
- Brahoho
- Bredi
- Breman
- Breme
- Breme No. 2
- Brohoma
- Chiradeso
- Chirifene
- Dandwa
- Denjwa
- Donkoro Nkwanta
- Donkro Nkwanta
- Dononso
- Dotoba
- Dotoba Zongo
- Dotobaa
- Dwenewoho
- Esuanaw
- Fwiriem
- Grumakurom
- Hwidiem
- Jerusalem
- Kayera
- Kingdom
- Koforidua
- Komfi
- Kontonso
- Krutu
- Kumu
- Kyekyewere
- Kyeradeso
- Makyinmabre
- Mantukwa
- Menta
- Miawani
- Mim Amponsahkrom
- Mintimi
- Mpeim
- Mpem
- Nkeekaamu
- Nkoranza
- Nkubem
- Nkwaben
- Nkwayease
- Nsugum
- Ntanaaso
- Nupaase
- Nwabi
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyinasi
- Odumase Krobo
- Odumasi
- Pruso
- Prusu
- Salaamkurom
- Seseko
- Sesiman
- Subodom
- Yerepemso

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 Nkoranza South

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Adansi
- Bebui
- Berinsa
- Bonsi
- Braho
- Dedeatem
- Fia
- Kropenkye
- Krutu
- Kwanto
- Ofuofu
- Sonko
- Srada

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 Nkoranza South and the best time to visit

In Nkoranza South, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,238 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (193 mm) and the driest Jan (11 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 11 

Feb 28 36 

Mar 28 82 

Apr 28 109 

May 27 144 

Jun 25 169 

Jul 25 150 

Aug 25 113 

Sep 25 193 

Oct 25 170 

Nov 26 49 

Dec 26 12 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nkoranza South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital St. Theresia Hospital · Nkoranza South 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.57036&mlon=-1.70431#map=17/7.57036/-1.70431) 

Bank Fiagya Rural Bank · Nkoranza South 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.56645&mlon=-1.70765#map=17/7.56645/-1.70765) 

Petrol pump Frimps Oil · Nkoranza South 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.56530&mlon=-1.71176#map=17/7.56530/-1.71176) 

Hotel Han-ser Hotel · Nkoranza South 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.55479&mlon=-1.70144#map=17/7.55479/-1.70144) 

School Donkron Nkwanta MA Basic · Nkoranza South 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43489&mlon=-1.66122#map=17/7.43489/-1.66122) 

College Anglican University College of Ghana · Nkoranza South 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.56234&mlon=-1.71482#map=17/7.56234/-1.71482) 

Police station Forikrom Police Station · Techiman Municipal 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59441&mlon=-1.86989#map=17/7.59441/-1.86989) 

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 Nkoranza South

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools13
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants1

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Nkoranza South?In Bono East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nkoranza South?114,642 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nkoranza South?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nkoranza South?About 124 people per km²
- What borders Nkoranza South?Ejura-Sekyedumase, Nkoranza North, Offinso North and Techiman Municipal
- What is there to see in Nkoranza South?Sekyedumase Chief Palace
- What time zone is Nkoranza South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nkoranza South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nkoranza South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nkoranza South?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nkoranza South?Settlements lie between 176 m and 364 m
- What is the best time to visit Nkoranza South?November to January, April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nkoranza South?St. Theresia Hospital, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nkoranza South?Fiagya Rural Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nkoranza South?Frimps Oil, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nkoranza South?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Nkoranza South?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nkoranza South?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nkoranza South?GH0405 (OCHA common operational dataset)