# Wenchi Municipal District, Bono Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Bono Region 

# Wenchi Municipal

Wenchi Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Bono Region. It had an estimated **124,758 people** in 2021 on 1,145 km² (about 109 per km²). 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 124,758people (2021)
- 1,145km²
- 31mapped services
- 262 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Wenchi Municipal?

Wenchi Municipal had an estimated **124,758 people** in 2021 — 10.3% of Bono Region, 86th of 260 districts. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bono Region figure of 1,026). Spread over 1,145 km², that is about **109 people per km²**, 167th of 260 districts.

37.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% 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 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****16,317**

5–9 ****16,278**

10–14 ****14,073**

15–19 ****13,789**

20–24 ****12,274**

25–29 ****10,132**

30–34 ****8,767**

35–39 ****7,383**

40–44 ****6,040**

45–49 ****4,696**

50–54 ****3,809**

55–59 ****2,948**

60–64 ****2,628**

65–69 ****1,777**

70–74 ****1,375**

75–79 ****846**

80–84 ****684**

85–89 ****521**

90–94 ****255**

95+ ****166**

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

## Where is Wenchi Municipal?

Wenchi Municipal lies in [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Banda](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/banda/), [Kintampo South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/kintampo-south/), [Sunyani West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/sunyani-west/), [Tain](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/tain/), [Techiman Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/techiman-municipal/) and [Techiman North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/techiman-north/). By area it is the 60th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 9.8% of [Bono Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono/). The centre of Wenchi Municipal is about 325 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 58 km from Sunyani, the main town of Bono Region. The centre point is at 7.8037° N, 2.0806° 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 Wenchi Municipal

### Nearby, outside Wenchi Municipal

- Offuman Asona Royal Palace Dampaaso · castle or fort, Techiman North12 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: Wenchi 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) · Sunyani56 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi133 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, 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 Wenchi Municipal

Open gazetteers list **106 villages, towns and localities** in Wenchi Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Wankyi (45,877). Settlements here lie between about 101 m and 497 m above sea level (median 262 m).

- Aboabo
- Abotareye
- Abotereye
- Abubei
- Adieso
- Adoye (Adwee)
- Adugyumkurom
- Adukwadwo - Kurom
- Adwen
- Agyei Yaw Kura
- Ahwene
- Akete
- Akrobi
- Akurobi
- Amikurom
- Amoakrom
- Amoakurom
- Amponsakrom
- Amponsakurom
- Ankomakurom
- Asamoa
- Asampon Number One
- Asampon Number Two
- Asampu
- Asoafri
- Asuano
- Atabi Number One
- Atabi Number Two
- Awisa
- Ayaayo
- Ayayo
- Ayigbe
- Badu
- Basua
- Bentuam
- Beponosu
- Beposo
- Bepotrim
- Besiaboye
- Betinso
- Boase
- Boasu
- Bonkum
- Bonsu
- Botenso
- Branam
- Brunso
- Buko
- Buoko
- Congo
- Dakonto
- Degyedegye
- Drobokurom
- Droboso
- Duaniyede
- Frimpon Kura
- Gyansoso
- Hiamankyene
- Kanasi
- Kankyifu
- Koase
- Kofiekurom
- Kookusu
- Kwadwonsowaakurom
- Kwaku Kra Kurom
- Kwame Gyankurom
- Kyenkyenasi
- Kyirinkortompo
- Malaamkurom
- Mallamkrom
- Mantukwa
- Mframaso
- Nchiraa
- Nframasu
- Nibriba
- Nipadikru
- Nkonsia
- Nkyeraa
- Nkyirensua
- Nsuansa
- Ntwiaso
- Nwoase
- Nyameasem
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyinamponase
- Nyinamponase Number One
- Nyinamponase Number Two
- Ohene
- Old Subinso
- Peohu
- Pewodie
- Sawsaw
- Sofiri
- Subinso
- Subinso No.1
- Subinso No.2
- Tadeeso
- Tromeso
- Tuntukura
- Twumkrom
- Wankyi
- Wenchi
- Wurompo
- Yawdonkokurom
- Yawgyankurom
- Yoyoano

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 Wenchi Municipal

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Abrabo
- Atabi
- Atwin
- Bisi
- Boasa
- Bonya
- Botim
- Brumu
- Chiridi
- Danyame
- Eku
- Sawsaw
- Tiamrakra

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain; 1 hill.

- Abitiboa · 414 m
- Nsemire · 406 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Nsemire Forest Reserve
- Sawsaw Forest Reserve

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 Wenchi Municipal and the best time to visit

In Wenchi Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,178 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (212 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 7 

Feb 29 27 

Mar 29 61 

Apr 29 108 

May 28 134 

Jun 26 151 

Jul 25 163 

Aug 25 139 

Sep 25 212 

Oct 26 139 

Nov 27 30 

Dec 26 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Wenchi Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Methodist Hospital, Wenchi · Wenchi Municipal 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73846&mlon=-2.11148#map=17/7.73846/-2.11148) 

Bank Wenchi GCB Bank Ltd · Wenchi Municipal 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73952&mlon=-2.10656#map=17/7.73952/-2.10656) 

Petrol pump WENCHI TotalEnergies Service Station · Wenchi Municipal 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.72657&mlon=-2.10858#map=17/7.72657/-2.10858) 

Hotel Pony Hotel · Wenchi Municipal 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73469&mlon=-2.10746#map=17/7.73469/-2.10746) 

School Akete MA Basic · Wenchi Municipal 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.80060&mlon=-2.06256#map=17/7.80060/-2.06256) 

College Methodist university Ghana Wenchi campus · Wenchi Municipal 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73949&mlon=-2.10501#map=17/7.73949/-2.10501) 

Police station MTTU · Nkoranza North 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.74207&mlon=-1.83269#map=17/7.74207/-1.83269) 

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 Wenchi Municipal

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools18
- Colleges and universities3
- Restaurants1

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
- Tain

## Quick answers

- Where is Wenchi Municipal?In Bono Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Wenchi Municipal?124,758 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Wenchi Municipal?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Wenchi Municipal?About 109 people per km²
- What borders Wenchi Municipal?Banda, Kintampo South, Sunyani West, Tain, Techiman Municipal and Techiman North
- What is there to see in Wenchi Municipal?Offuman Asona Royal Palace Dampaaso
- What time zone is Wenchi Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Wenchi Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Wenchi Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wenchi Municipal?106 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wenchi Municipal?Settlements lie between 101 m and 497 m
- What is the highest point in Wenchi Municipal?Abitiboa (414 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Wenchi Municipal?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Wenchi Municipal?Methodist Hospital, Wenchi, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Wenchi Municipal?Wenchi GCB Bank Ltd, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Wenchi Municipal?WENCHI TotalEnergies Service Station, about 9.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Wenchi Municipal?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Wenchi Municipal?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Wenchi Municipal?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Wenchi Municipal?GH0312 (OCHA common operational dataset)