# Pru East District, Bono East Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Bono East Region 

# Pru East

Pru East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono East Region. It had an estimated **101,545 people** in 2021 on 1,652 km² (about 61 per km²). 42 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 101,545people (2021)
- 1,652km²
- 18mapped services
- 104 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pru East?

Pru East had an estimated **101,545 people** in 2021 — 8.4% of Bono East Region, 130th of 260 districts. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Bono East Region figure of 995). Spread over 1,652 km², that is about **61 people per km²**, 225th of 260 districts.

40.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Bono East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,042**

5–9 ****14,382**

10–14 ****12,619**

15–19 ****11,980**

20–24 ****10,826**

25–29 ****8,391**

30–34 ****6,727**

35–39 ****5,893**

40–44 ****4,591**

45–49 ****3,423**

50–54 ****2,766**

55–59 ****1,788**

60–64 ****1,489**

65–69 ****895**

70–74 ****673**

75–79 ****399**

80–84 ****344**

85–89 ****184**

90–94 ****73**

95+ ****60**

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

## Where is Pru East?

Pru East lies in [Bono East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Atebubu Amantin](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/atebubu-amantin/), [East Gonja Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/east-gonja-municipal/), [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/), [Pru West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/pru-west/) and [Sene West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/sene-west/). By area it is the 36th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 7.1% of [Bono East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/). The centre of Pru East is about 295 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 138 km from Techiman, the main town of Bono East Region. The centre point is at 8.1367° N, 0.8123° 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 Pru East

### Nearby, outside Pru East

- Sela 1 & 2 viewpoint · viewpoint, Sene West19 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: Pru East

- 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

- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale158 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi180 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:47).

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 Pru East

Open gazetteers list **42 villages, towns and localities** in Pru East. The largest with a recorded population: Yegyi (30,311). Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 120 m above sea level (median 104 m).

- Ajantriwa
- Anyingbi
- Bankama
- Barache
- Battor
- Baya
- Beposo
- Bomaketowa
- Bomoden
- Boyi
- Buma
- Dogokrom
- Domeabra
- Eduacheremu
- Jacklai
- Jentidua
- Kachauasi
- Kadue
- Kajai
- Kapro
- Kapua
- Kasanga
- Kobre
- Kojo Boffour
- Konkomma
- Kopasi
- Kunkome
- Kwayasi
- Labun
- Labun Quarters
- Langasi
- Nakpan Beposo
- Parambo
- Prang
- Salt Town
- Sawaba
- Senyase
- Subende
- Tongakope
- Yajau
- Yegyi
- Yeji

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 Pru East

Named natural and historic features inside Pru East, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

19 rivers and streams.

- Abe
- Benda
- Bumfili
- Bunti
- Kaiaji
- Kajakobo
- Kolumbo
- Labokese
- Nwansan
- Nyamon
- Nyansibu
- Nyunsu
- Pe
- Piri
- Plakese
- Pru
- Puntwi
- Sisi
- Yabrasi

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 Pru East and the best time to visit

In Pru East, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,314 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (237 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 11 

Feb 29 26 

Mar 29 61 

Apr 29 111 

May 28 135 

Jun 27 171 

Jul 26 201 

Aug 26 166 

Sep 26 237 

Oct 27 157 

Nov 27 31 

Dec 27 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pru East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Bank GCB Bank · Pru East 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.22508&mlon=-0.65450#map=17/8.22508/-0.65450) 

Petrol pump Zen fuel station · Pru East 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.21897&mlon=-0.67446#map=17/8.21897/-0.67446) 

Hotel Annini Lodge · Pru East 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.22419&mlon=-0.65041#map=17/8.22419/-0.65041) 

School Labo DA Primary · Pru East 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.06708&mlon=-0.84177#map=17/8.06708/-0.84177) 

College Admintelecom Academy - ATA · East Gonja Municipal 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05923&mlon=-1.05469#map=17/8.05923/-1.05469) 

Police station Yeji Camp Prison · Pru East 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.23159&mlon=-0.67414#map=17/8.23159/-0.67414) 

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 Pru East

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

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels2
- Schools11
- Pharmacies1
- 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
- Kintampo South
- Nkoranza North
- Nkoranza South
- Pru West
- Sene East
- Sene West
- Techiman Municipal
- Techiman North

## Quick answers

- Where is Pru East?In Bono East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Pru East?101,545 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pru East?About 19 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pru East?About 61 people per km²
- What borders Pru East?Atebubu Amantin, East Gonja Municipal, North East Gonja, Pru West and Sene West
- What is there to see in Pru East?Sela 1 & 2 viewpoint
- What time zone is Pru East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Pru East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Pru East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pru East?42 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pru East?Settlements lie between 75 m and 120 m
- What is the best time to visit Pru East?November to January
- Where is the nearest bank to Pru East?GCB Bank, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pru East?Zen fuel station, about 18 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Pru East?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pru East?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pru East?GH0406 (OCHA common operational dataset)