# Awutu Senya District, Central Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya/

District · Central Region 

# Awutu Senya

Awutu Senya is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **161,460 people** in 2021 on 245 km² (about 660 per km²). 95 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 50 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 161,460people (2021)
- 245km²
- 50mapped services
- 98 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Awutu Senya?

Awutu Senya had an estimated **161,460 people** in 2021 — 5.6% of Central Region, 47th of 260 districts. There are 1,064 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 245 km², that is about **660 people per km²**, 51st of 260 districts.

37.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.

0–4 ****20,877**

5–9 ****20,915**

10–14 ****19,317**

15–19 ****16,775**

20–24 ****13,989**

25–29 ****12,909**

30–34 ****12,413**

35–39 ****11,317**

40–44 ****8,397**

45–49 ****6,387**

50–54 ****5,058**

55–59 ****3,599**

60–64 ****3,326**

65–69 ****2,097**

70–74 ****1,702**

75–79 ****982**

80–84 ****700**

85–89 ****317**

90–94 ****189**

95+ ****194**

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

## Where is Awutu Senya?

Awutu Senya lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Agona East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/agona-east/), [Awutu Senya East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya-east/), [Ga South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-south-municipal/), [Gomoa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-east/), [Upper West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-west-akim/) and [Weija Gbawe Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/weija-gbawe-municipal/). By area it is the 204th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.5% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Awutu Senya is about 34 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 100 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.6202° N, 0.5013° 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: Awutu Senya

- 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) · Accra37 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi162 km

### Nearest railway station

Adjen Kotoku (Ga West Municipal), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, 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

Open gazetteers list **95 villages, towns and localities** in Awutu Senya. Settlements here lie between about 50 m and 142 m above sea level (median 98 m).

- Aberfor
- Aboansa
- Abosumba
- Abro Nkwanta
- Adawukwao
- Adembra
- Ahentia
- Ahinkro
- Ahireso
- Akole
- Akomato
- Akrampa
- Akropong
- Akubrefa
- Akufful Krodua
- Amadua
- Amedua
- Amontidom
- Amowi
- Anim Akubrifa
- Asuobonta
- Atukpui
- Atwere
- Awutu Bebianiha
- Awutu Bereku
- Awutu Bewuanum
- Awutu Breku
- Awutu Kwaman No.2
- Awutu Mfafo
- Awutu Okwabina
- Ayensuako
- Ayiresu
- Bantama
- Bawjiase
- Bawjiasi
- Bleman
- Boedum
- Bontrase
- Bontrasi
- Bosomabena
- Botamfa
- Bowenum
- Busomabina
- Chinankama
- Dankwakrom
- Dodakrom
- Ehuntem
- Ekubrefa
- Fianko
- Gyeikrodua
- Kamuo
- Kwai
- Kwamang
- Kwame Donko
- Kwaoboney
- Kwawlarbi
- Larbi
- Loye
- Mangoase
- Mankumeda
- Manpon
- Mbofrakrom
- Mfadwen
- New Opembo
- Obiliakua
- Obrachere
- Obrachire
- Obrakrawa
- Obrayeko
- Obutu
- Odotom
- Odotum
- Ofada
- Ofadaa
- Ofadjator
- Ofaso
- Ofrajato
- Okwampa
- Okwompa
- Onyachia
- Osai Krodua
- Osimpo
- Oworatia
- Papaase No.1
- Papase No.2
- Papase Number One
- Papase Number Two
- Penim
- Samsamso
- Topiasi
- Totokor
- Twotwo
- Yamoa
- Yamoa Nkwanta
- Zakari Kope

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

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Ayeresu
- Blame
- Minaekua
- Mpatadi

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Ahireso · 245 m
- Kokobin · 109 m
- Obosonkuafu · 108 m
- Akrabong · 106 m
- Bosumabina · 87 m
- Oboefi · 70 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 Awutu Senya and the best time to visit

In Awutu Senya, 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

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ayiresu Chip Compound · Awutu Senya 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62113&mlon=-0.52192#map=17/5.62113/-0.52192) 

Bank Bawjiase Area Rural Bank · Awutu Senya 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68078&mlon=-0.55436#map=17/5.68078/-0.55436) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Awutu Senya East 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53615&mlon=-0.41736#map=17/5.53615/-0.41736) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies · Weija Gbawe Municipal 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.60074&mlon=-0.41677#map=17/5.60074/-0.41677) 

Hotel Happy Guest House · Awutu Senya East 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.56137&mlon=-0.44544#map=17/5.56137/-0.44544) 

Mall Domol market Gh · Gomoa East 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54313&mlon=-0.48483#map=17/5.54313/-0.48483) 

School Ayiresu D/A JHS · Awutu Senya 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62587&mlon=-0.51799#map=17/5.62587/-0.51799) 

College University of Ghana · Awutu Senya 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58886&mlon=-0.54915#map=17/5.58886/-0.54915) 

Police station Ghana Police Service · Gomoa East 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.52191&mlon=-0.47518#map=17/5.52191/-0.47518) 

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

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels3
- Schools39
- Colleges and universities1

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 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 Awutu Senya?In Central Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Awutu Senya?161,460 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Awutu Senya?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Awutu Senya?About 660 people per km²
- What borders Awutu Senya?Agona East, Awutu Senya East, Ga South Municipal, Gomoa East, Upper West Akim and Weija Gbawe Municipal
- What time zone is Awutu Senya in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Awutu Senya?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Awutu Senya?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Awutu Senya?95 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Awutu Senya?Settlements lie between 50 m and 142 m
- What is the highest point in Awutu Senya?Ahireso (245 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Awutu Senya?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Awutu Senya?Ayiresu Chip Compound, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Awutu Senya?Bawjiase Area Rural Bank, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Awutu Senya?Standard Chartered ATM, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Awutu Senya?TotalEnergies, about 9.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Awutu Senya?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Awutu Senya?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Awutu Senya?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Awutu Senya?GH0509 (OCHA common operational dataset)