# Awutu Senya East District, Central Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya-east/ District · Central Region # Awutu Senya East Awutu Senya East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **236,527 people** in 2021 on 108 km² (about 2,195 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 66 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 236,527people (2021) - 108km² - 66mapped services - 51 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Awutu Senya East? Awutu Senya East had an estimated **236,527 people** in 2021 — 8.3% of Central Region, 17th of 260 districts. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 108 km², that is about **2,195 people per km²**, 31st of 260 districts. 33.7% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 22 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****25,759** 5–9 ****27,661** 10–14 ****26,299** 15–19 ****22,080** 20–24 ****21,838** 25–29 ****22,255** 30–34 ****21,219** 35–39 ****19,152** 40–44 ****14,619** 45–49 ****11,341** 50–54 ****7,967** 55–59 ****5,494** 60–64 ****4,388** 65–69 ****2,751** 70–74 ****1,709** 75–79 ****991** 80–84 ****521** 85–89 ****249** 90–94 ****114** 95+ ****120** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Awutu Senya East? Awutu Senya East lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Awutu Senya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya/), [Effutu Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/effutu-municipal/), [Ga South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-south-municipal/), [Gomoa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-east/) and [Weija Gbawe Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/weija-gbawe-municipal/). By area it is the 225th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.1% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Awutu Senya East is about 39 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 87 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.4033° N, 0.5176° 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 Awutu Senya East OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Awutu Senya East: 1 castle or fort. - Fort Goede Hoop · 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: Awutu Senya East - 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) · Accra45 km - Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi150 km ### Nearest railway station Accra (Accra Metropolis), about 38 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:02, sunset around 17:51). 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 Awutu Senya East Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Awutu Senya East. The largest with a recorded population: Kasoa (86,753). Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 89 m above sea level (median 51 m). - Adwinhuhia - Akwasa - Akwele Nkwanta - Akweley - Akweley Nkwanta - Anofro - Anyino - Bletum - Bonsueku-Okisibiadze - Darkoyaw - Juabin - Kasoa - Kpormetey - Kwadwo-Gada - Kwaku Bentum - Odupongkpehe - Ofaakor - Ofankor - Oklunkwanta - Opeikuma - Pantampo - Petuduasi - Senya Beraku 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 Awutu Senya East Named natural and historic features inside Awutu Senya East, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Anafro - Budubura - Ofasu ### Coast and islands 1 lagoon. - Krabo Lagoon 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 Awutu Senya East and the best time to visit In Awutu Senya East, 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 Awutu Senya East Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Senya Health Center · Awutu Senya East 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.39020&mlon=-0.49703#map=17/5.39020/-0.49703) Bank Western Union · Awutu Senya 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.51348&mlon=-0.51334#map=17/5.51348/-0.51334) ATM Adb Bank · Effutu Municipal 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33960&mlon=-0.62603#map=17/5.33960/-0.62603) Petrol pump Puma · Gomoa East 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.44593&mlon=-0.58402#map=17/5.44593/-0.58402) Hotel Sunflower Beach Resort, Senya Beraku · Awutu Senya East 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38914&mlon=-0.49617#map=17/5.38914/-0.49617) Mall North Mall · Effutu Municipal 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36885&mlon=-0.62888#map=17/5.36885/-0.62888) School Senya Senior High School · Awutu Senya East 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.41095&mlon=-0.50679#map=17/5.41095/-0.50679) College University Of Education, Winneba (North Campus) · Effutu Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37707&mlon=-0.62436#map=17/5.37707/-0.62436) Police station Ojobi Police Station · Gomoa East 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.48261&mlon=-0.53512#map=17/5.48261/-0.53512) 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 Awutu Senya East Places mapped inside Awutu Senya East in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks10 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps23 - Hotels12 - Schools9 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants3 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 Fosu - Assin North - Assin South - Awutu Senya - 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 Awutu Senya East?In Central Region, Ghana - What is the population of Awutu Senya East?236,527 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Awutu Senya East?About 24 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Awutu Senya East?About 2,195 people per km² - What borders Awutu Senya East?Awutu Senya, Effutu Municipal, Ga South Municipal, Gomoa East and Weija Gbawe Municipal - What is there to see in Awutu Senya East?Fort Goede Hoop - What time zone is Awutu Senya East in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Awutu Senya East?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Awutu Senya East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Awutu Senya East?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Awutu Senya East?Settlements lie between 18 m and 89 m - What is the best time to visit Awutu Senya East?November to March and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Awutu Senya East?Senya Health Center, about 2.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Awutu Senya East?Western Union, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Awutu Senya East?Adb Bank, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Awutu Senya East?Puma, about 8.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Awutu Senya East?3 mapped - How many banks are in Awutu Senya East?10 mapped - How many ATMs are in Awutu Senya East?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Awutu Senya East?23 mapped - What is the P-code of Awutu Senya East?GH0510 (OCHA common operational dataset)