# Banda District, Bono Region – Villages, Map & Nearest Services > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/banda/ District · Bono Region # Banda Banda is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono Region. It had an estimated **28,179 people** in 2021 on 2,298 km² (about 12 per km²). 48 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 28,179people (2021) - 2,298km² - 2mapped services - 239 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Banda? Banda had an estimated **28,179 people** in 2021 — 2.3% of Bono Region, the least populous of 260 districts. There are 902 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bono Region figure of 1,026). Spread over 2,298 km², that is about **12 people per km²**, 258th of 260 districts. 36.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Bono Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,535** 5–9 ****3,744** 10–14 ****3,129** 15–19 ****2,878** 20–24 ****2,446** 25–29 ****2,289** 30–34 ****2,075** 35–39 ****1,776** 40–44 ****1,495** 45–49 ****1,166** 50–54 ****986** 55–59 ****704** 60–64 ****609** 65–69 ****384** 70–74 ****291** 75–79 ****186** 80–84 ****205** 85–89 ****179** 90–94 ****53** 95+ ****49** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Banda? Banda lies in [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bole](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/bole/), [Jaman North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/jaman-north/), [Kintampo South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/kintampo-south/), [Tain](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/tain/) and [Wenchi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/wenchi-municipal/). By area it is the 23rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 19.7% of [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/). The centre of Banda is about 395 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 113 km from Sunyani, the main town of Bono Region. The centre point is at 8.3520° N, 2.4060° 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 Banda OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Banda: 1 national park. - Bui National Park · national park 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: Banda - 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) · Sunyani110 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi203 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:53). 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 Banda Open gazetteers list **48 villages, towns and localities** in Banda. Settlements here lie between about 121 m and 279 m above sea level (median 239 m). - Banda Ahenkro - Batoo - Beima - Bima - Boase - Bofe - Bofie - Bongase - Bosuaba - Bui - Bui Camp - Bumbole - Bungasi - Dobo - Dokoyina - Domeabra - Dompofie - Dorbor - Dumbole - Dumpofie - Fawoman - Gbao - Gradaw - Gwawo - Kabrunu - Kanka - Kasa - Kasaa - Kogyei - Kojee - Krachikrom - Lura - Makala - Ngre - Nobingbe - Ntoreso - Nyire - Oboase Asempannaye - Obuase - Saase - Sabiye - Sabiyi - Sade - Samba - Samina Kuu - Sanwa - Tankomia - Wewa 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 Banda Named natural and historic features inside Banda, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams. - Bombire - Diapoli - Divatio - Dwonge - Gago - Godwongo - Kane - Kanoe - Kanyo - Kontiti - Kranba - Kunulu - Kusharele - Kyiridi - Landa - Lapta - Lawal - Lipo - Lobia - Maka - Makpe - Mane - Minisu - Mo …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 15 hills; 3 mountains. - Jumbu · 577 m - Nyanchulo · 484 m - Klapo · 473 m - Chuli · 403 m - Felo · 382 m - Nuapo · 360 m - Polu · 354 m - Nyenti · 343 m - Dre · 337 m - Choncho · 330 m - Nyua · 328 m - Adinkera · 306 m - Sirubo · 287 m - Bui · 281 m - Yatunrun · 280 m - Bwaw · 250 m - Dingale · 242 m - Chuli · 213 m ### Forests and nature 2 parks; 1 forest reserve. - Banda Forest Reserve - Bui National Park - Bui National Park 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 Banda and the best time to visit In Banda, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,064 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (184 mm) and the driest Jan (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 4 Feb 29 21 Mar 30 51 Apr 29 101 May 28 118 Jun 27 141 Jul 26 151 Aug 26 141 Sep 26 184 Oct 26 120 Nov 27 25 Dec 26 6 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Banda Need Nearest mapped Distance Bank Zenith Bank · Bole 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29977&mlon=-2.18134#map=17/8.29977/-2.18134) School Bandaman Senior High/Technical School · Banda 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.12552&mlon=-2.36233#map=17/8.12552/-2.36233) 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 Banda Places mapped inside Banda in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools2 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 Region - Berekum East Municipal - Berekum West - Dormaa East - Dormaa Municipal - Dormaa West - Jaman North - Jaman South Municipal - Sunyani Municipal - Sunyani West - Tain - Wenchi Municipal ## Quick answers - Where is Banda?In Bono Region, Ghana - What is the population of Banda?28,179 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Banda?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Banda?About 12 people per km² - What borders Banda?Bole, Jaman North, Kintampo South, Tain and Wenchi Municipal - What is there to see in Banda?Bui National Park - What time zone is Banda in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Banda?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Banda?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Banda?48 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Banda?Settlements lie between 121 m and 279 m - What is the highest point in Banda?Jumbu (577 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Banda?October to January - Where is the nearest bank to Banda?Zenith Bank, about 25 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Banda?GH0301 (OCHA common operational dataset)