# Gomoa Central District, Central Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-central/ District · Central Region # Gomoa Central Gomoa Central is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **83,610 people** in 2021 on 121 km² (about 689 per km²). 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 83,610people (2021) - 121km² - 22mapped services - 26 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Gomoa Central? Gomoa Central had an estimated **83,610 people** in 2021 — 2.9% of Central Region, 168th of 260 districts. There are 1,138 women for every 1,000 men (above the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 121 km², that is about **689 people per km²**, 50th of 260 districts. 36.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% 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 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,010** 5–9 ****10,499** 10–14 ****9,983** 15–19 ****8,587** 20–24 ****7,410** 25–29 ****6,988** 30–34 ****6,041** 35–39 ****5,377** 40–44 ****4,077** 45–49 ****3,363** 50–54 ****2,624** 55–59 ****2,096** 60–64 ****2,122** 65–69 ****1,478** 70–74 ****1,124** 75–79 ****743** 80–84 ****492** 85–89 ****262** 90–94 ****180** 95+ ****154** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Gomoa Central? Gomoa Central lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Effutu Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/effutu-municipal/), [Gomoa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-east/) and [Gomoa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-west/). By area it is the 224th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.3% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Gomoa Central is about 63 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 64 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.3529° N, 0.7254° 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 Gomoa Central ### Nearby, outside Gomoa Central - Adaa Chief's Palace · castle or fort, Gomoa West13 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: Gomoa Central - 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) · Accra68 km - Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi127 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:52). 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 Gomoa Central Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Gomoa Central. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 73 m above sea level (median 26 m). - Abonku - Abrekum - Adanka - Ajumako - Ankamu - Asakro - Bidwadzi - Brusheng - Gomoa Amanfi - Gomoa Ankamu - Gomoa Mprumem - Gomoa Oguan - Gomoa Otsew - Jukwa - Lome - Mankoadze - Mankwadzi - Mprumem - Nsawam - Ogwang - Onyadze - Onyadzi - Otaw - Simbrofo 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 Gomoa Central Named natural and historic features inside Gomoa Central, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Muni ### Coast and islands 2 lagoons. - Apabaka Lagoon - Muni Lagoon ### Hills and mountains 4 hills. - Ejisimanku Hill · 182 m - Okeseo · 67 m - Mukuba · 49 m - Sampambyu · 31 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 Gomoa Central and the best time to visit In Gomoa Central, 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 Gomoa Central Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital St Luke Catholic Hospital, Apam · Gomoa Central 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.28119&mlon=-0.73916#map=17/5.28119/-0.73916) Bank Republic Bank · Effutu Municipal 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.35669&mlon=-0.63254#map=17/5.35669/-0.63254) ATM Republic Bank · Effutu Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33943&mlon=-0.62629#map=17/5.33943/-0.62629) Petrol pump Petroland · Gomoa Central 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.35498&mlon=-0.71595#map=17/5.35498/-0.71595) Hotel Smayak Hotel · Gomoa Central 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33724&mlon=-0.75616#map=17/5.33724/-0.75616) Mall North Mall · Effutu Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36885&mlon=-0.62888#map=17/5.36885/-0.62888) School Kings Technical Vocational Institute · Gomoa Central 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.35512&mlon=-0.72967#map=17/5.35512/-0.72967) College Mankoadze Vocational College · Gomoa Central 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32144&mlon=-0.68552#map=17/5.32144/-0.68552) Police station Police Checkpoint · Gomoa Central 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33760&mlon=-0.76259#map=17/5.33760/-0.76259) 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 Gomoa Central Places mapped inside Gomoa Central in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels4 - Schools4 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants2 - 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 - Effutu Municipal - Ekumfi - 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 Gomoa Central?In Central Region, Ghana - What is the population of Gomoa Central?83,610 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Gomoa Central?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Gomoa Central?About 689 people per km² - What borders Gomoa Central?Effutu Municipal, Gomoa East and Gomoa West - What is there to see in Gomoa Central?Adaa Chief's Palace - What time zone is Gomoa Central in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Gomoa Central?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Gomoa Central?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gomoa Central?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gomoa Central?Settlements lie between 5 m and 73 m - What is the highest point in Gomoa Central?Ejisimanku Hill (182 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gomoa Central?November to March and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Gomoa Central?St Luke Catholic Hospital, Apam, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Gomoa Central?Republic Bank, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Gomoa Central?Republic Bank, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gomoa Central?Petroland, about 1.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Gomoa Central?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gomoa Central?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Gomoa Central?GH0514 (OCHA common operational dataset)