# Tain District, Bono Region – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/tain/

District · Bono Region 

# Tain

Tain is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono Region. It had an estimated **115,568 people** in 2021 on 1,830 km² (about 63 per km²). 141 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 115,568people (2021)
- 1,830km²
- 25mapped services
- 247 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tain?

Tain had an estimated **115,568 people** in 2021 — 9.6% of Bono Region, 108th of 260 districts. There are 980 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bono Region figure of 1,026). Spread over 1,830 km², that is about **63 people per km²**, 222nd of 260 districts.

36.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% 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 70 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,686**

5–9 ****14,592**

10–14 ****12,831**

15–19 ****13,091**

20–24 ****11,125**

25–29 ****9,062**

30–34 ****7,921**

35–39 ****7,296**

40–44 ****5,603**

45–49 ****4,754**

50–54 ****3,736**

55–59 ****2,901**

60–64 ****2,478**

65–69 ****1,737**

70–74 ****1,160**

75–79 ****792**

80–84 ****739**

85–89 ****629**

90–94 ****264**

95+ ****171**

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

## Where is Tain?

Tain lies in [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Banda](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/banda/), [Berekum East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/berekum-east-municipal/), [Jaman North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/jaman-north/), [Sunyani West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/sunyani-west/) and [Wenchi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/wenchi-municipal/). By area it is the 30th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 15.7% of [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/). The centre of Tain is about 347 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 51 km from Sunyani, the main town of Bono Region. The centre point is at 7.7925° N, 2.3836° 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: Tain

- 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) · Sunyani48 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi148 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:54).

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 Tain

Open gazetteers list **141 villages, towns and localities** in Tain. Settlements here lie between about 173 m and 327 m above sea level (median 247 m).

- Abamfua
- Abanfua
- Abekwai
- Abekwayie
- Adamkurom
- Adamu
- Addo
- Agyanwea
- Agyaweimu
- Akawri
- Akokurom
- Akore
- Akoroforo
- Arkokrom
- Asempanaye
- Asensu
- Asuafu
- Ata Kuram
- Atakurom
- Atomfoso
- Atumfuoso
- Babakrom
- Badu
- Bandawan
- Bebunsua
- Bepoase
- Bogo
- Bonansua
- Bono Hill
- Bosia
- Bosompem
- Bradani
- Bredi
- Brodi
- Brohani
- Bui
- Buku
- Dabonikurom
- Dadease
- Dagadu
- Damobi
- Debibi
- Degedege
- Dibiribi
- Domeabra
- Donkokrom
- Drobokurom
- Feri
- Fula
- Fusuampa
- Gyankru
- Gyansokurom
- Gyaro
- Hainiguase
- Hani
- Jama
- Kabongo
- Kofi Kra Kurom
- Koforidua
- Kogua
- Kojo Arko
- Kolongo
- Komfuokurom
- Kominigi
- Kramoseida
- Kramoseidu Kurom
- Kukuramoa
- Kukuransie
- Kumakrom
- Kwabenasuo
- Kwadena Anko (Domeabra)
- Kwadwo Agyei Kurom
- Kwadwo Banini Kurom
- Kwadwo Wologo
- Kwadwoako
- Kwaeekeseem
- Kwagyei Badu
- Kwaku Foko Kura
- Kwakukyere Kurom
- Kwame Kumi
- Kwame Mensa Kurom
- Kwame Tenten
- Kwantakyi
- Kwasi Buor Kurom
- Kwasi Kra
- Kwasi Manu Kurom
- Kwasi Tano Kurom
- Kwasi Tono Kurom
- Kwasibo
- Kwasibokor
- Kwasikuma Kurom
- Kyekyentwoa
- Kyekyewere
- Longo Kurom
- Maanukurom
- Makoa
- Mamasa
- Mangoase
- Mantukwa
- Mengyi
- Menji
- Miawani
- Namasa
- Nasana
- Nasuhunu
- Nfodwo Kurom
- Ngawu
- Ngyakwie
- Njau
- Nkoran-Kwagya
- Nkrankrom
- Nkwanta
- Nsawkaw
- Nsoko
- Nsuhunu
- Nyame-Bekyere
- Nyamebekyere
- Papakyea
- Papakyeae
- Pobire
- Pokukrom
- Popoyease
- Samanso
- Sampano
- Seikwa
- Sepoaso
- Sika Fre Mogya
- Siriki
- Soulage
- Tainso
- Tanokurom
- Tanoso
- Tanoso Dadamu
- Tasino
- Tiadende
- Tiadene
- Wurompon
- Yabraso
- Yaw Benkum
- Yomu
- Yomu-Aboasu

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 Tain

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

### Water

47 rivers and streams.

- Adontaiku
- Adua
- Agyanwea
- Akawri
- Apusu
- Asafri
- Asensu
- Bebun
- Bengribenum
- Bolia
- Dungure
- Dunguru
- Gbongbon
- Gyawona
- Gyerekpe
- Kagyoi
- Katongore
- Konto
- Kotobonu
- Kprubaro
- Kun
- Kwadwo
- Kwanware
- Kyekru

…and 23 more.

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Jijimilaja · 447 m
- Kwame Tenten · 389 m
- Kalafutu · 337 m
- Bono · 316 m
- Kasakaw · 316 m
- Kyenkyu · 236 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 Tain and the best time to visit

In Tain, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,191 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (202 mm) and the driest Jan (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 7 

Feb 29 29 

Mar 29 65 

Apr 28 115 

May 27 139 

Jun 26 158 

Jul 25 155 

Aug 25 139 

Sep 25 202 

Oct 26 141 

Nov 26 32 

Dec 26 9 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tain

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Methodist Hospital, Wenchi · Wenchi Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73846&mlon=-2.11148#map=17/7.73846/-2.11148) 

Bank Nkoranman Rural Bank Limited · Tain 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.87375&mlon=-2.31511#map=17/7.87375/-2.31511) 

Petrol pump WENCHI TotalEnergies Service Station · Wenchi Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.72657&mlon=-2.10858#map=17/7.72657/-2.10858) 

Hotel Tain Lodge · Tain 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.86986&mlon=-2.31149#map=17/7.86986/-2.31149) 

School Njau Tanoso DA Basic School · Tain 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.85863&mlon=-2.35054#map=17/7.85863/-2.35054) 

College Methodist university Ghana Wenchi campus · Wenchi Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73949&mlon=-2.10501#map=17/7.73949/-2.10501) 

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 Tain

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

- Banks2
- Hotels1
- Schools22

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
- Jaman South Municipal
- Sunyani Municipal
- Sunyani West
- Wenchi Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Tain?In Bono Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Tain?115,568 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tain?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tain?About 63 people per km²
- What borders Tain?Banda, Berekum East Municipal, Jaman North, Sunyani West and Wenchi Municipal
- What time zone is Tain in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tain?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Tain?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tain?141 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tain?Settlements lie between 173 m and 327 m
- What is the highest point in Tain?Jijimilaja (447 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tain?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tain?Methodist Hospital, Wenchi, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tain?Nkoranman Rural Bank Limited, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tain?WENCHI TotalEnergies Service Station, about 31 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Tain?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tain?GH0311 (OCHA common operational dataset)