# Dormaa West District, Bono Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/dormaa-west/

District · Bono Region 

# Dormaa West

Dormaa West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono Region. It had an estimated **47,913 people** in 2021 on 380 km² (about 126 per km²). 95 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 47,913people (2021)
- 380km²
- 7mapped services
- 219 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Dormaa West?

Dormaa West had an estimated **47,913 people** in 2021 — 4.0% of Bono Region, 248th of 260 districts. There are 877 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bono Region figure of 1,026). Spread over 380 km², that is about **126 people per km²**, 141st of 260 districts.

37.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Bono Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,333**

5–9 ****6,002**

10–14 ****5,431**

15–19 ****5,390**

20–24 ****4,426**

25–29 ****4,013**

30–34 ****3,575**

35–39 ****3,026**

40–44 ****2,285**

45–49 ****1,907**

50–54 ****1,648**

55–59 ****1,249**

60–64 ****1,044**

65–69 ****595**

70–74 ****395**

75–79 ****206**

80–84 ****179**

85–89 ****134**

90–94 ****50**

95+ ****25**

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

## Where is Dormaa West?

Dormaa West lies in [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Asunafo North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ahafo/asunafo-north-municipal/), [Bia East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/bia-east/) and [Dormaa Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/dormaa-municipal/). By area it is the 173rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.3% of [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/). The centre of Dormaa West is about 342 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 79 km from Sunyani, the main town of Bono Region. The centre point is at 6.9752° N, 2.9459° W.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Know before you go: Dormaa West

- 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) · Sunyani81 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi152 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:58).

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 Dormaa West

Open gazetteers list **95 villages, towns and localities** in Dormaa West. Settlements here lie between about 171 m and 269 m above sea level (median 219 m).

- Abubakurom
- Adiemmra
- Adwenpanaye
- Agogo
- Akusakrom
- Amasufuokurom
- Amkromkwanta
- Amoakokrom
- Amponsahkrom
- Apeakurom
- Appeakrom
- Asempanaye
- Asuokokoo
- Awona No.2
- Awona Number One
- Awona Number Two
- Beposo
- Bethleham
- Biaasuontem
- Bommoden
- Bredi
- Bredi (New Chiraa)
- Bredi Number Two
- Brofoyeduru
- Damuakurom
- Diabaakurom
- Diabakurom
- Domeabra
- Dormaa Agogo
- Dwene Woho
- Frimpongkrom
- Ghana Abrewa
- Goka
- Gyankurom
- Gyasi
- Jerusalem
- KY
- Kofikrakyikurom
- Kojoadokurom
- Koto Addokrom
- Kotokurom
- Krakrom
- Krakyekrom
- Kusikurom
- Kwabenadwomokrom
- Kwabenadwomokurom
- Kwabenakrakrom
- Kwabenakrakurom
- Kwabenatuakurom
- Kwadwokumakurom
- Kwadwokumikrom
- Kwakuahinfiekurom
- Kwakuanya
- Kwakunyamekurom
- Kwame Puahkurom
- Kwame Twenekurom
- Kwame Yeboahkrom
- Kwameyeboakurom
- Kwasi Addaekrom
- Kwasi Kyeremekrom
- Kwasiananekurom
- Kwesiaddaekurom
- Kwesingamekrom
- Kyekyewere
- Manhyia-Amponsahkrom
- Mantukwa
- Merengyaa
- Mmebonemee
- Mmirenga
- Ndubem
- Nkrankwanta
- Ntensere
- Nyameama-Brofoyedru
- Nyameamakurom
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamebekyere Number One
- Nyamebekyere Number Two
- Oponyawkrom
- Payiyena
- Santaso
- Senikrom
- Sieho
- Sunkwa
- Sunkwanansuade
- Tabirikurom
- Tikolikrom
- Tiwobabi
- Yaakrom
- Yaw Asamoakurom
- Yaw Owusukrom
- Yawasamoakurom
- Yawdadikrom
- Yawkurom
- Yawusukrom
- Yerusalem

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 Dormaa West

Named natural and historic features inside Dormaa West, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Adiemmra
- Asukese
- Atoinsu
- Funtumadaso
- Kasapen
- Kokowie
- Kokrodua
- Kwasi Etua
- Mabo Mabo
- Mboboriwa
- Nkasu
- Pepiasi
- Prasu
- Yawbroni

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 Dormaa West and the best time to visit

In Dormaa West, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,328 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (222 mm) and the driest Jan (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, March and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 13 

Feb 29 46 

Mar 28 111 

Apr 27 127 

May 26 171 

Jun 25 222 

Jul 24 125 

Aug 25 75 

Sep 25 146 

Oct 26 191 

Nov 26 77 

Dec 26 24 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dormaa West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Nkrankwanta Government Hospital · Dormaa West 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01994&mlon=-3.05281#map=17/7.01994/-3.05281) 

Bank Nkranntwanta Area Rural Bank Limited · Bia East 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.82076&mlon=-3.02025#map=17/6.82076/-3.02025) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies · Dormaa Municipal 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.26609&mlon=-2.84755#map=17/7.26609/-2.84755) 

Hotel Amazing Hotel · Bia East 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.82100&mlon=-3.02016#map=17/6.82100/-3.02016) 

School Kwakuanya D/A Primary and JHS · Dormaa West 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98965&mlon=-2.97830#map=17/6.98965/-2.97830) 

College Dormaa Ahenkro SDA Basic School · Dormaa Municipal 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.28203&mlon=-2.87518#map=17/7.28203/-2.87518) 

Police station Nkrankwanta Police Headquarters · Dormaa West 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01955&mlon=-3.04897#map=17/7.01955/-3.04897) 

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 Dormaa West

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools5
- 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 Region

- Banda
- Berekum East Municipal
- Berekum West
- Dormaa East
- Dormaa Municipal
- Jaman North
- Jaman South Municipal
- Sunyani Municipal
- Sunyani West
- Tain
- Wenchi Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Dormaa West?In Bono Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Dormaa West?47,913 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dormaa West?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dormaa West?About 126 people per km²
- What borders Dormaa West?Asunafo North Municipal, Bia East and Dormaa Municipal
- What time zone is Dormaa West in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Dormaa West?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Dormaa West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dormaa West?95 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dormaa West?Settlements lie between 171 m and 269 m
- What is the best time to visit Dormaa West?November to January, March and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dormaa West?Nkrankwanta Government Hospital, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dormaa West?Nkranntwanta Area Rural Bank Limited, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dormaa West?TotalEnergies, about 34 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Dormaa West?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dormaa West?GH0306 (OCHA common operational dataset)