# Effutu Municipal District, Central Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/effutu-municipal/ District · Central Region # Effutu Municipal Effutu Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **107,798 people** in 2021 on 85 km² (about 1,263 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 87 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 107,798people (2021) - 85.4km² - 87mapped services - 17 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Effutu Municipal? Effutu Municipal had an estimated **107,798 people** in 2021 — 3.8% of Central Region, 122nd of 260 districts. There are 970 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 85 km², that is about **1,263 people per km²**, 40th of 260 districts. 26.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% 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 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****9,244** 5–9 ****9,817** 10–14 ****9,103** 15–19 ****9,919** 20–24 ****21,685** 25–29 ****13,743** 30–34 ****8,632** 35–39 ****6,069** 40–44 ****4,253** 45–49 ****3,517** 50–54 ****2,932** 55–59 ****2,328** 60–64 ****2,151** 65–69 ****1,583** 70–74 ****1,091** 75–79 ****708** 80–84 ****486** 85–89 ****279** 90–94 ****132** 95+ ****126** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Effutu Municipal? Effutu Municipal lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Awutu Senya East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya-east/), [Gomoa Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-central/) and [Gomoa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-east/). By area it is the 231st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.9% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Effutu Municipal is about 48 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 78 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.3838° N, 0.5973° 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 Effutu Municipal ### Nearby, outside Effutu Municipal - Fort Goede Hoop · castle or fort, Awutu Senya East12 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: Effutu 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) · Accra54 km - Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi141 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 06:03, 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 Effutu Municipal Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Effutu Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Winneba (71,288). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 29 m above sea level (median 17 m). - Akosua Village - Asamaniba - Asubonpani - Asubonpanyin - Atachera - Ateitu - Atekyedo - Gyahadze - Gyangyanadze - Jahadzi - Mpaha - New Ateitu - Nsuakyire - Nsuechiri - Ojinjinadzi - Old Town - Sankor - Silver Krom - Toansa - Wadabeba - Warabeba - Winneba 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 Effutu Municipal Named natural and historic features inside Effutu Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Ayensu ### Coast and islands 1 lagoon. - Oyibi 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 Effutu Municipal and the best time to visit In Effutu 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 Effutu Municipal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital north campus · Effutu Municipal 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37008&mlon=-0.62963#map=17/5.37008/-0.62963) Bank GCB Bank · Effutu Municipal 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36886&mlon=-0.62877#map=17/5.36886/-0.62877) ATM Adb Bank · Effutu Municipal 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33960&mlon=-0.62603#map=17/5.33960/-0.62603) Petrol pump Express Gas · Gomoa East 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.40681&mlon=-0.61703#map=17/5.40681/-0.61703) Hotel Arena Hotel · Effutu Municipal 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37767&mlon=-0.63358#map=17/5.37767/-0.63358) Mall North Mall · Effutu Municipal 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36885&mlon=-0.62888#map=17/5.36885/-0.62888) School Atekyedo Primary & JHS · Effutu Municipal 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.39661&mlon=-0.59442#map=17/5.39661/-0.59442) College University Of Education, Winneba (North Campus) · Effutu Municipal 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37707&mlon=-0.62436#map=17/5.37707/-0.62436) Police station Police checkpoint · Effutu Municipal 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.39975&mlon=-0.62515#map=17/5.39975/-0.62515) 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 Effutu Municipal Places mapped inside Effutu Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals7 - Banks7 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps9 - Hotels13 - Shopping malls1 - Schools16 - Colleges and universities16 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants8 - 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 Fosu - Assin North - Assin South - Awutu Senya - Awutu Senya East - Cape Coast Metropolitan - 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 Effutu Municipal?In Central Region, Ghana - What is the population of Effutu Municipal?107,798 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Effutu Municipal?About 24 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Effutu Municipal?About 1,263 people per km² - What borders Effutu Municipal?Awutu Senya East, Gomoa Central and Gomoa East - What is there to see in Effutu Municipal?Fort Goede Hoop - What time zone is Effutu Municipal in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Effutu Municipal?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Effutu Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Effutu Municipal?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Effutu Municipal?Settlements lie between 5 m and 29 m - What is the best time to visit Effutu Municipal?November to March and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Effutu Municipal?north campus, about 3.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Effutu Municipal?GCB Bank, about 3.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Effutu Municipal?Adb Bank, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Effutu Municipal?Express Gas, about 3.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Effutu Municipal?7 mapped - How many banks are in Effutu Municipal?7 mapped - How many ATMs are in Effutu Municipal?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Effutu Municipal?9 mapped - What is the P-code of Effutu Municipal?GH0512 (OCHA common operational dataset)