# Assin Fosu District, Central Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/assin-fosu/ District · Central Region # Assin Fosu Assin Fosu is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **88,753 people** in 2021 on 279 km² (about 318 per km²). 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 88,753people (2021) - 279km² - 12mapped services - 148 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Assin Fosu? Assin Fosu had an estimated **88,753 people** in 2021 — 3.1% of Central Region, 160th of 260 districts. There are 1,038 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 279 km², that is about **318 people per km²**, 79th of 260 districts. 35.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,797** 5–9 ****10,617** 10–14 ****10,212** 15–19 ****9,576** 20–24 ****9,427** 25–29 ****7,841** 30–34 ****6,616** 35–39 ****5,622** 40–44 ****4,258** 45–49 ****3,711** 50–54 ****2,792** 55–59 ****2,105** 60–64 ****1,878** 65–69 ****1,233** 70–74 ****828** 75–79 ****481** 80–84 ****391** 85–89 ****192** 90–94 ****85** 95+ ****91** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Assin Fosu? Assin Fosu lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/asikuma-odoben-brakwa/), [Assin North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/assin-north/), [Assin South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/assin-south/) and [Twifo Atti-Morkwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/twifo-atti-morkwa/). By area it is the 195th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.9% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Assin Fosu is about 125 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 69 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.7238° N, 1.3107° 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 Assin Fosu OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Assin Fosu: 1 castle or fort. - Veromays · castle or fort 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: Assin Fosu - 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 - Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi105 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi114 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:06, 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 Assin Fosu Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Assin Fosu. The largest with a recorded population: Foso (20,078). Settlements here lie between about 104 m and 200 m above sea level (median 148 m). - Adahem - Adiembra - Ahojo - Akankasi - Akotoso - Akropong - Anka - Anpeni - Aponsia - Asin Nyankumasi - Assin Akropong - Assin Atonsu - Assin Brofoyeduru - Assin Dompem - Assin Fosu - Assin Juaso - Assin Nyankomase - Assin Odumasi - Atonsu - Bekwasi - Brofuyedru - Chiaka - Chinsa - Chuanka - Dompem - Ehwia - Foso - Foso Odumasi - Hiaka - Juaso - Npancheraso - Nuenua - Nyame Ye Nam - Odwia - Sato - Sisikro - Wurakese 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 Assin Fosu Named natural and historic features inside Assin Fosu, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Aduesi · 272 m - Chinsa · 192 m - Jankwa · 192 m ### Forests and nature 3 forest reserves. - Krochua Forest Reserve - Ochi Headwaters Block I Forest Reserve - Ochi Headwaters Block II 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 Assin Fosu and the best time to visit In Assin Fosu, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,432 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (236 mm) and the driest Jan (26 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and July to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 26 Feb 28 55 Mar 27 123 Apr 27 141 May 26 200 Jun 25 236 Jul 24 117 Aug 24 59 Sep 25 136 Oct 25 208 Nov 26 100 Dec 27 29 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Assin Fosu Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Hospital · Twifo Atti-Morkwa 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.61727&mlon=-1.52879#map=17/5.61727/-1.52879) Bank ADB · Assin Fosu 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69684&mlon=-1.27628#map=17/5.69684/-1.27628) Petrol pump Shell · Assin Fosu 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71184&mlon=-1.28629#map=17/5.71184/-1.28629) Hotel Even Me Hotel · Assin Fosu 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70070&mlon=-1.28265#map=17/5.70070/-1.28265) School St. Andrews Snr.High.School · Assin Fosu 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71786&mlon=-1.28512#map=17/5.71786/-1.28512) College Foso College Of Education · Assin Fosu 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68353&mlon=-1.26452#map=17/5.68353/-1.26452) Police station Agogo Police Station · Assin Fosu 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70093&mlon=-1.28341#map=17/5.70093/-1.28341) 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 Assin Fosu Places mapped inside Assin Fosu in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels1 - Schools3 - Colleges and universities1 - Police stations2 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 - Agona West Municipal - Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam - Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa - 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 Assin Fosu?In Central Region, Ghana - What is the population of Assin Fosu?88,753 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Assin Fosu?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Assin Fosu?About 318 people per km² - What borders Assin Fosu?Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Assin North, Assin South and Twifo Atti-Morkwa - What is there to see in Assin Fosu?Veromays - What time zone is Assin Fosu in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Assin Fosu?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Assin Fosu?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Assin Fosu?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Assin Fosu?Settlements lie between 104 m and 200 m - What is the highest point in Assin Fosu?Aduesi (272 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Assin Fosu?November to February and July to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Assin Fosu?Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Hospital, about 27 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Assin Fosu?ADB, about 4.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Assin Fosu?Shell, about 3.0 km from the centre - How many banks are in Assin Fosu?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Assin Fosu?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Assin Fosu?GH0506 (OCHA common operational dataset)