# Agona West Municipal District, Central Region – Villages & Map

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District · Central Region 

# Agona West Municipal

Agona West Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **136,882 people** in 2021 on 356 km² (about 384 per km²). 79 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 136,882people (2021)
- 356km²
- 52mapped services
- 118 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Agona West Municipal?

Agona West Municipal had an estimated **136,882 people** in 2021 — 4.8% of Central Region, 72nd of 260 districts. There are 1,090 women for every 1,000 men (above the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 356 km², that is about **384 people per km²**, 66th of 260 districts.

33.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 22 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,705**

5–9 ****15,909**

10–14 ****15,408**

15–19 ****15,283**

20–24 ****12,012**

25–29 ****10,664**

30–34 ****9,951**

35–39 ****8,796**

40–44 ****7,005**

45–49 ****6,319**

50–54 ****5,238**

55–59 ****4,269**

60–64 ****3,939**

65–69 ****2,693**

70–74 ****1,892**

75–79 ****1,110**

80–84 ****818**

85–89 ****460**

90–94 ****225**

95+ ****186**

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

## Where is Agona West Municipal?

Agona West Municipal lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Achiase](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/achiase/), [Agona East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/agona-east/), [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/asikuma-odoben-brakwa/), [Gomoa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-east/) and [Gomoa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-west/). By area it is the 178th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.7% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Agona West Municipal is about 68 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 76 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.6293° N, 0.8026° 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: Agona West 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

- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra70 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi135 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:04, sunset around 17:52).

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 Agona West Municipal

Open gazetteers list **79 villages, towns and localities** in Agona West Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Swedru (54,417). Settlements here lie between about 52 m and 158 m above sea level (median 118 m).

- Aboabo
- Abodom
- Aditekorasi
- Adukori
- Adwen Amba Ntsem
- Afuwa
- Agona Swedru
- Agona Wawase
- Ahamadonko
- Akoraso
- Akwa Kwaa
- Akwabo
- Akwachi
- Amaa
- AmoKwa
- Anhweam
- Anwiam
- Apiakwa
- Asasewomi
- Asrunumsu
- Ateplo
- Ayirehuma
- Bebianiha
- Beebianyeha
- Bobikuma
- Boifi
- Brachire
- Brahabokume
- Chamimensakura
- Chichiwere
- Dadzie
- Domokyi
- Ebutia
- Edumasa
- Epumakura
- Esuabra
- Hamadonko
- James
- Jwewuhu
- Kesewa
- Kodwo Essifie
- Kwadum
- Kwaman
- Kwame Mensah
- Kyekyewere
- Mampong
- Muakro
- Ninta
- Ninto
- Nkran
- Nkranfo
- Nkum
- Nkwanta
- Nkwanta 8
- Nsuansa
- Nsuansa 2
- Nsubirim
- Nsusosowoso
- Nyakrom
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamibechire
- Odomu
- Odumfuado
- Oforamasi
- Oforomase
- Ofuasi
- Omen Bobikuma
- OtabilKwa
- Otabilkrom
- Oteiprow
- Otenkorang
- Otinkoran
- Owusu
- Swedru
- Wadababa
- Wanyiato
- Woniatu
- Yaomansonkura
- Yaw Nkum

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).

## Weather in Agona West Municipal and the best time to visit

In Agona West Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,309 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (219 mm) and the driest Jan (25 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and July to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 25 

Feb 28 51 

Mar 28 116 

Apr 27 136 

May 27 198 

Jun 25 219 

Jul 24 102 

Aug 24 49 

Sep 25 118 

Oct 26 180 

Nov 26 86 

Dec 27 27 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Agona West Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ahmadiyya Muslim Hospital · Agona West Municipal 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53860&mlon=-0.69964#map=17/5.53860/-0.69964) 

Bank Nyakrom Rural BankAgo · Agona West Municipal 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.61322&mlon=-0.78603#map=17/5.61322/-0.78603) 

ATM Consolidated Bank Ghana · Effutu Municipal 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33947&mlon=-0.62626#map=17/5.33947/-0.62626) 

Petrol pump Goil · Agona East 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59606&mlon=-0.71990#map=17/5.59606/-0.71990) 

Hotel Lakelane Guest House · Agona West Municipal 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.61054&mlon=-0.78286#map=17/5.61054/-0.78286) 

Mall North Mall · Effutu Municipal 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36885&mlon=-0.62888#map=17/5.36885/-0.62888) 

School Siddiq Senior High School · Agona West Municipal 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.61479&mlon=-0.79332#map=17/5.61479/-0.79332) 

College Enchill Educational Complex · Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.47839&mlon=-0.86889#map=17/5.47839/-0.86889) 

Police station Swedru Police Station · Agona West Municipal 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.52908&mlon=-0.70022#map=17/5.52908/-0.70022) 

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 Agona West Municipal

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks12
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels5
- Schools15
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants5
- 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 Central Region

- Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese
- Agona East
- Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam
- Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa
- Assin Fosu
- Assin North
- Assin South
- Awutu Senya
- Awutu Senya East
- Cape Coast Metropolitan
- Effutu Municipal
- Ekumfi
- Gomoa Central
- Gomoa East
- Gomoa West
- Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal
- Mfantseman Municipal
- Twifo Atti-Morkwa
- Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira
- Upper Denkyira East Municipal
- Upper Denkyira West

## Quick answers

- Where is Agona West Municipal?In Central Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Agona West Municipal?136,882 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Agona West Municipal?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Agona West Municipal?About 384 people per km²
- What borders Agona West Municipal?Achiase, Agona East, Asene Akroso Manso, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Gomoa East and Gomoa West
- What time zone is Agona West Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Agona West Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Agona West Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Agona West Municipal?79 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Agona West Municipal?Settlements lie between 52 m and 158 m
- What is the best time to visit Agona West Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Agona West Municipal?Ahmadiyya Muslim Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Agona West Municipal?Nyakrom Rural BankAgo, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Agona West Municipal?Consolidated Bank Ghana, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Agona West Municipal?Goil, about 9.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Agona West Municipal?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Agona West Municipal?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Agona West Municipal?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Agona West Municipal?GH0503 (OCHA common operational dataset)