# Jaman South Municipal District, Bono Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/jaman-south-municipal/

District · Bono Region 

# Jaman South Municipal

Jaman South Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono Region. It had an estimated **108,388 people** in 2021 on 755 km² (about 144 per km²). Its main town is Japekrom. 89 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 108,388people (2021)
- 755km²
- 8mapped services
- 270 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Jaman South Municipal?

Jaman South Municipal had an estimated **108,388 people** in 2021 — 9.0% of Bono Region, 121st of 260 districts. There are 1,062 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bono Region figure of 1,026). Spread over 755 km², that is about **144 people per km²**, 130th of 260 districts.

35.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% 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 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,096**

5–9 ****13,250**

10–14 ****12,031**

15–19 ****12,049**

20–24 ****10,473**

25–29 ****8,240**

30–34 ****7,553**

35–39 ****6,701**

40–44 ****5,475**

45–49 ****4,521**

50–54 ****3,873**

55–59 ****3,048**

60–64 ****2,759**

65–69 ****1,789**

70–74 ****1,219**

75–79 ****761**

80–84 ****646**

85–89 ****538**

90–94 ****204**

95+ ****162**

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

## Where is Jaman South Municipal?

Jaman South Municipal lies in [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Berekum East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/berekum-east-municipal/), [Berekum West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/berekum-west/), [Dormaa Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/dormaa-municipal/) and [Jaman North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/jaman-north/). By area it is the 104th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.5% of [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/). The centre of Jaman South Municipal is about 368 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 61 km from Sunyani, the main town of Bono Region. The centre point is at 7.6226° N, 2.7964° 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: Jaman South Municipal

- 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) · Sunyani59 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi167 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:56).

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 Jaman South Municipal

Open gazetteers list **89 villages, towns and localities** in Jaman South Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Japekrom (96,000). Settlements here lie between about 217 m and 349 m above sea level (median 270 m).

- Abibireso
- Abirikasu
- Abuokurom
- Adamsu
- Adiako Number One
- Adiako Number Two
- Adiokor No.2
- Adomesu
- Antwikurom
- Apenkuro
- Asare
- Asempaniye
- Asratoa
- Asuogya
- Atabene
- Atuna
- Baabiaraneha
- Baanafo
- Baano Number One
- Baano Number Three
- Baano Number Two
- Baatia
- Babianiha
- Banu
- Basakurom
- Batea
- Biama
- Boadwo
- Bobunu
- Bodaa
- Buobuni
- Chemreso
- Diawuokurom
- Dodosuo
- Doduoso
- Domeabra
- Domiabra
- Drobo
- Dwenem
- Faago
- Faaman
- Fahiakochwiri
- Fawoman
- Gunasua
- Gyengyemeregya
- Jabunakrom
- Japekrom
- Jenjemireja
- Katakyiekrom
- Katakyiekurom
- Kofigyiakurom
- Kofiko
- Komfuokurom
- Konsia
- Kramokurom
- Kuroda Damu
- Kwadwokesekurom
- Kwajokesekrom
- Kwame Agyei Kurom
- Kwame Nkama
- Kwame Seikurom
- Kwamepim
- Kwameprakurom
- Kwameseikrom
- Kwamiproukrom
- Kwasi Boate Kurom
- Kwasi Bookurom
- Kwasibuokrom
- Mefasakurom
- Meremano
- Miremano
- Momko
- Mpeasem
- Mpuasu
- New Baanafo
- Nkokotua
- Nsuansan
- Nwenem
- Nyamefie
- Nyami
- Sabreni
- Sebereni
- Segera
- Taino No.1
- Taino Number One
- Tekese
- Tiwobabi
- Yawnkwa
- Zezera

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 Jaman South Municipal

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Anukore
- Asuabanta
- Buru
- Dodosua
- Domiraw
- Fefenta
- Kwasa
- Kwasitia
- Mpuasutia
- Ntabene
- Papasua
- Pintre
- Puru
- Tromia

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Esotia · 366 m
- Kwaako · 313 m

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 Jaman South Municipal and the best time to visit

In Jaman South Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,261 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (183 mm) and the driest Jan (10 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 27 10 

Feb 29 39 

Mar 28 87 

Apr 28 116 

May 27 152 

Jun 25 183 

Jul 24 144 

Aug 24 111 

Sep 25 181 

Oct 25 170 

Nov 26 53 

Dec 26 15 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jaman South Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Polyclinic · Jaman South Municipal 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59356&mlon=-2.78786#map=17/7.59356/-2.78786) 

Bank GCB Bank · Berekum East Municipal 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.45099&mlon=-2.58407#map=17/7.45099/-2.58407) 

Petrol pump DROBO TotalEnergies Service Station · Jaman South Municipal 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.58801&mlon=-2.78609#map=17/7.58801/-2.78609) 

Hotel Comfort Ampem Guest House · Jaman South Municipal 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.57752&mlon=-2.79497#map=17/7.57752/-2.79497) 

School Drobo Senior High School · Jaman South Municipal 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59560&mlon=-2.78399#map=17/7.59560/-2.78399) 

College Berekum College of Education · Berekum East Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.44316&mlon=-2.57552#map=17/7.44316/-2.57552) 

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 Jaman South Municipal

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools4

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
- Dormaa West
- Jaman North
- Sunyani Municipal
- Sunyani West
- Tain
- Wenchi Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Jaman South Municipal?In Bono Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Jaman South Municipal?108,388 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Jaman South Municipal?About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Jaman South Municipal?About 144 people per km²
- What borders Jaman South Municipal?Berekum East Municipal, Berekum West, Dormaa Municipal and Jaman North
- What time zone is Jaman South Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Jaman South Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Jaman South Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Jaman South Municipal?89 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Jaman South Municipal?Settlements lie between 217 m and 349 m
- What is the highest point in Jaman South Municipal?Esotia (366 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Jaman South Municipal?November to January, April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Jaman South Municipal?Polyclinic, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Jaman South Municipal?GCB Bank, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jaman South Municipal?DROBO TotalEnergies Service Station, about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Jaman South Municipal?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Jaman South Municipal?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Jaman South Municipal?GH0308 (OCHA common operational dataset)