# Gomoa West District, Central Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-west/ District · Central Region # Gomoa West Gomoa West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **129,512 people** in 2021 on 337 km² (about 384 per km²). 80 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 129,512people (2021) - 337km² - 7mapped services - 73 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Gomoa West? Gomoa West had an estimated **129,512 people** in 2021 — 4.5% of Central Region, 78th of 260 districts. There are 1,180 women for every 1,000 men (above the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 337 km², that is about **384 people per km²**, 67th of 260 districts. 36.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 22 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people. 0–4 ****15,728** 5–9 ****16,169** 10–14 ****15,804** 15–19 ****16,151** 20–24 ****9,663** 25–29 ****8,640** 30–34 ****7,511** 35–39 ****7,009** 40–44 ****5,821** 45–49 ****5,441** 50–54 ****4,713** 55–59 ****3,967** 60–64 ****3,794** 65–69 ****2,821** 70–74 ****2,269** 75–79 ****1,523** 80–84 ****1,167** 85–89 ****606** 90–94 ****334** 95+ ****381** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Gomoa West? Gomoa West lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Agona West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/agona-west-municipal/), [Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/ajumako-enyan-essiam/), [Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/asikuma-odoben-brakwa/), [Ekumfi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/ekumfi/), [Gomoa Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-central/) and [Gomoa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/gomoa-east/). By area it is the 181st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.5% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Gomoa West is about 73 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 55 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.3872° N, 0.8339° 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 West OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gomoa West: 1 castle or fort. - Adaa Chief's Palace · 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: Gomoa West - 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) · Accra78 km - Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi118 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 06:04, 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 West Open gazetteers list **80 villages, towns and localities** in Gomoa West. The largest with a recorded population: Apam (20,147) and Mumford (13,983). Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 114 m above sea level (median 73 m). - Abamkwam - Abura - Achiasi - Ada - Adaa - Adam - Adokroasi - Akropong - Amanfu - Amoanda - Apam - Asempayin - Asomanku - Atiandi - Ayanfuri - Brebianu - Brofoyedru - Chirin - Damang - Dawurampong - Debisa - Debiso - Denchira - Dunkwa - Ebiramkwa - Enyeme - Eshiem - Esikuma - Faimaiya - Fomena - Gomoa (Assin) Brofoyedru - Gomoa Abamkrom - Gomoa Adam - Gomoa Akropong No.2 - Gomoa Akyemefo - Gomoa Antseadze - Gomoa Asin - Gomoa Assin - Gomoa Brofo - Gomoa Dago - Gomoa Dawurampong - Gomoa Denkyira - Gomoa Enyemen - Gomoa Eshiem - Gomoa Kumasi - Gomoa Mankesim - Gomoa Odumasi - Gomoa Oguaa - Gomoa Osedzie - Gomoa Pinanko - Gomoa Tarkwa - Gomoa Wassa - Gomoamem - Hasuwodi - Hwida - Jaimanhu - Koforidua - Kokofu - Kumasi - Legu - Mampong - Mankesim - Manso - Mozano - Mumford - Ngilisi - Ngyiresi - Nkoranza - Nsumanu - Obiri - Odina - Odumasi - Ogua - Ohua - Okwawu - Osadi - Pinanko - Takwa - Techiman - Wasa 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 West Named natural and historic features inside Gomoa West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Ojunwura ### Coast and islands 2 lagoons. - Ayensu Lagoon - Sumina Lagoon ### Hills and mountains 5 hills. - Obusumadi · 140 m - Amuaba · 127 m - Abura · 102 m - Obusuyame · 77 m - Akokotintin · 48 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 West and the best time to visit In Gomoa West, 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 West Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Agyakwa Hospital Ltd · Gomoa West 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.39647&mlon=-0.83496#map=17/5.39647/-0.83496) Bank Enyan Denkyira Rural Bank Limited · Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.40524&mlon=-0.98022#map=17/5.40524/-0.98022) ATM Republic Bank · Effutu Municipal 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33943&mlon=-0.62629#map=17/5.33943/-0.62629) Petrol pump Goil · Gomoa West 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32969&mlon=-0.83442#map=17/5.32969/-0.83442) Hotel Smayak Hotel · Gomoa Central 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33724&mlon=-0.75616#map=17/5.33724/-0.75616) Mall North Mall · Effutu Municipal 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36885&mlon=-0.62888#map=17/5.36885/-0.62888) School JHS · Gomoa West 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.35594&mlon=-0.84269#map=17/5.35594/-0.84269) College Enchill Educational Complex · Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.47839&mlon=-0.86889#map=17/5.47839/-0.86889) Police station Police Barrier · Gomoa West 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32548&mlon=-0.86202#map=17/5.32548/-0.86202) 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 West Places mapped inside Gomoa West in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Schools4 - Police stations1 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 Central - Gomoa East - 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 West?In Central Region, Ghana - What is the population of Gomoa West?129,512 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Gomoa West?About 20 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Gomoa West?About 384 people per km² - What borders Gomoa West?Agona West Municipal, Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Ekumfi, Gomoa Central and Gomoa East - What is there to see in Gomoa West?Adaa Chief's Palace - What time zone is Gomoa West in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Gomoa West?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Gomoa West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gomoa West?80 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gomoa West?Settlements lie between 20 m and 114 m - What is the highest point in Gomoa West?Obusumadi (140 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gomoa West?November to March and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Gomoa West?Agyakwa Hospital Ltd, about 1.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Gomoa West?Enyan Denkyira Rural Bank Limited, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Gomoa West?Republic Bank, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gomoa West?Goil, about 6.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Gomoa West?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gomoa West?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Gomoa West?GH0516 (OCHA common operational dataset)