# Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Central Region – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/cape-coast-metropolitan/ District · Central Region # Cape Coast Metropolitan Cape Coast Metropolitan is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **189,925 people** in 2021 on 122 km² (about 1,555 per km²). Its main town is Cape Coast. 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 332 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 189,925people (2021) - 122km² - 332mapped services - 23 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Cape Coast Metropolitan? Cape Coast Metropolitan had an estimated **189,925 people** in 2021 — 6.6% of Central Region, 32nd of 260 districts. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 122 km², that is about **1,555 people per km²**, 38th of 260 districts. 28.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% 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 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****17,790** 5–9 ****18,763** 10–14 ****18,211** 15–19 ****27,966** 20–24 ****18,951** 25–29 ****17,000** 30–34 ****14,829** 35–39 ****13,019** 40–44 ****9,898** 45–49 ****8,286** 50–54 ****6,608** 55–59 ****5,272** 60–64 ****4,504** 65–69 ****3,166** 70–74 ****2,299** 75–79 ****1,460** 80–84 ****985** 85–89 ****489** 90–94 ****238** 95+ ****191** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Cape Coast Metropolitan? Cape Coast Metropolitan lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/abura-asebu-kwamankese/), [Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/komenda-edina-eguafo-abirem-municipal/) and [Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/twifo-hemang-lower-denkyira/). By area it is the 223rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.3% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Cape Coast Metropolitan is about 130 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 11 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.1763° N, 1.3118° 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 Cape Coast Metropolitan OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Cape Coast Metropolitan: 3 attractions; 1 museum; 1 monument; 1 castle or fort; 1 beach. - West African Historical Museum · museum - Chief's Palace · castle or fort - Tropical International Beach · beach - Cape Coast Castle · attraction - Fort Victoria · attraction - Fort William Lighthouse · attraction - Crab · monument ### Nearby, outside Cape Coast Metropolitan - Akrokrowa · archaeological site, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal9.2 km - Elmina Java Museum · museum, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal9.4 km - Fort Coenraadsburg · attraction, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal11 km - Fish market · attraction, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal11 km - Lemon Beach · beach, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal13 km - Monkey forest · attraction, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira17 km - International Stingless Bee Centre · attraction, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira20 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: Cape Coast Metropolitan - 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-Takoradi60 km - Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra135 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:05, sunset around 17:55). 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 Cape Coast Metropolitan Open gazetteers list **46 villages, towns and localities** in Cape Coast Metropolitan. The largest with a recorded population: Cape Coast (212,426). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 71 m above sea level (median 23 m). - Aburankwanta - Adisadel - Ahinbuboi - Akenkrom - Akong - Akotokyere - Akwakrom - Akweku - Amisano/Nanabakrom - Amoyaw - Ankaful - Ansapetu - Antem - Anto Essuekyir - Apeosika - Apewosika - Asechanu - Brabedze - Brimbrimso - Brimsu - Cape Coast - Dehia - Duakor - Ebobonko - Effutu Manpong - Efutu - Ekon - First Ridge - Kakumdo - Kakumdu - Koforidua - Kokoado No.1 - Kramotawia - Krofofrodo - Kwansimakrom - Kwapro - Mpeasem - Nkanfoa - Nkokosa - Nyinasin - Ola - Pataase - Pedu - Senewin - Siwdu Kokompe - Sorofu 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 Cape Coast Metropolitan Named natural and historic features inside Cape Coast Metropolitan, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Bawari - Kakum ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Brimsu Forest Reserve ### History 3 forts; 1 castle. - Cape Coast Castle - Fort McCarthy (historical) - Fort Victoria - Fort William ### Getting around 1 lighthouse. - Fort William Lighthouse 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 Cape Coast Metropolitan and the best time to visit In Cape Coast Metropolitan, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,407 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (259 mm) and the driest Jan (33 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 33 Feb 28 56 Mar 28 117 Apr 27 155 May 27 239 Jun 26 259 Jul 25 106 Aug 24 44 Sep 25 99 Oct 26 166 Nov 27 92 Dec 27 40 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cape Coast Metropolitan Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15478&mlon=-1.32282#map=17/5.15478/-1.32282) Bank Zenith Bank · Cape Coast Metropolitan 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.13152&mlon=-1.28348#map=17/5.13152/-1.28348) ATM Zenith Bank · Cape Coast Metropolitan 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15379&mlon=-1.27887#map=17/5.15379/-1.27887) Petrol pump Onyxma · Cape Coast Metropolitan 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19328&mlon=-1.31836#map=17/5.19328/-1.31836) Hotel Hans Cottage Hotel · Cape Coast Metropolitan 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17957&mlon=-1.30991#map=17/5.17957/-1.30991) School General Science Block · Cape Coast Metropolitan 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.20328&mlon=-1.32467#map=17/5.20328/-1.32467) College Cape Coast Technical University · Cape Coast Metropolitan 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15366&mlon=-1.28002#map=17/5.15366/-1.28002) Police station Police barrier · Cape Coast Metropolitan 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19622&mlon=-1.31993#map=17/5.19622/-1.31993) 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 Cape Coast Metropolitan Places mapped inside Cape Coast Metropolitan in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals13 - Banks36 - ATMs9 - Petrol pumps28 - Hotels59 - Schools66 - Colleges and universities23 - Pharmacies32 - Restaurants60 - Police stations5 - Dental clinics1 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. ## Cape Coast (Cape Coast Metropolitan) in history The 11th edition of the *Encyclopaedia Britannica* (1911) described Cape Coast (Cape Coast Metropolitan) as follows. Its wording reflects its time; spellings are as printed. > CAPE COAST, a port on the Gold Coast, British West Africa, in 5° 5′ N., 1° 13′ W., about 80 m. Pop. (1901) 28,948, mostly Fantis. There are about 100 Europeans and a colony of Krumen. The town is built on a low bank of gneiss and micaceous slate which runs out into the sea and affords some protection at the landing-place against the violence of the surf. (This bank was the Cabo Corso of the Portuguese, whence the English corruption of Cape Coast.) The castle faces the sea and is of considerable size and has a somewhat imposing appearance. Next to the castle, used as quarters for military officers and as a prison, the principal buildings are the residence of the district commissioner, the churches and schools of various denominations, the government schools and the colonial hospital. Many of the wealthy natives live in brick-built residences. The streets are hilly, and the town is surrounded on the east and north by high ground, whilst on the west is a lagoon. Fort Victoria lies west of the town, and Fort William (used as a lighthouse) on the east. The first European settlement on the spot was that of the Portuguese in 1610. In 1652 the Swedes established themselves here and built the castle, which they named Carolusburg. Source: [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th edition (1911) — public domain; transcription via Wikisource](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica). Boundaries in 1901 may differ from today's; sentences describing castes or communities are omitted. ## 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 - Awutu Senya East - 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 Cape Coast Metropolitan?In Central Region, Ghana - What is the population of Cape Coast Metropolitan?189,925 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Cape Coast Metropolitan?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Cape Coast Metropolitan?About 1,555 people per km² - What borders Cape Coast Metropolitan?Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal and Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira - What is there to see in Cape Coast Metropolitan?Cape Coast Castle, Chief's Palace, Crab, Fort Victoria - What time zone is Cape Coast Metropolitan in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Cape Coast Metropolitan?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Cape Coast Metropolitan?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Cape Coast Metropolitan?46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Cape Coast Metropolitan?Settlements lie between 7 m and 71 m - What is the best time to visit Cape Coast Metropolitan?November to March and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Cape Coast Metropolitan?Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, about 2.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Cape Coast Metropolitan?Zenith Bank, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Cape Coast Metropolitan?Zenith Bank, about 4.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cape Coast Metropolitan?Onyxma, about 2.0 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Cape Coast Metropolitan?13 mapped - How many banks are in Cape Coast Metropolitan?36 mapped - How many ATMs are in Cape Coast Metropolitan?9 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Cape Coast Metropolitan?28 mapped - What is the P-code of Cape Coast Metropolitan?GH0511 (OCHA common operational dataset)