# Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal District, Central Region

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District · Central Region 

# Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **166,017 people** in 2021 on 453 km² (about 367 per km²). 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 80 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 166,017people (2021)
- 453km²
- 80mapped services
- 43 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?

Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal had an estimated **166,017 people** in 2021 — 5.8% of Central Region, 44th of 260 districts. There are 1,061 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 453 km², that is about **367 people per km²**, 71st of 260 districts.

36.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% 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 ****19,143**

5–9 ****20,562**

10–14 ****20,130**

15–19 ****18,747**

20–24 ****13,714**

25–29 ****12,265**

30–34 ****11,284**

35–39 ****10,259**

40–44 ****7,995**

45–49 ****7,104**

50–54 ****6,104**

55–59 ****4,895**

60–64 ****4,374**

65–69 ****3,077**

70–74 ****2,384**

75–79 ****1,541**

80–84 ****1,175**

85–89 ****587**

90–94 ****370**

95+ ****307**

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

## Where is Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?

Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Cape Coast Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/cape-coast-metropolitan/), [Shama](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/shama/), [Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/twifo-hemang-lower-denkyira/) and [Wassa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-east/). By area it is the 157th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.7% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal is about 146 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 22 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.1297° N, 1.4403° 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 Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal: 2 attractions; 1 museum; 1 castle or fort; 1 beach; 1 archaeological site.

- Elmina Java Museum · museum
- Akrokrowa · archaeological site
- Fort Komenda · castle or fort
- Lemon Beach · beach
- Fish market · attraction
- Fort Coenraadsburg · attraction

### Nearby, outside Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

- Tropical International Beach · beach, Cape Coast Metropolitan16 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: Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem 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

- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi45 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra151 km

### Nearest railway station

Kojokrom Station (Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis), about 36 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:06, 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 Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Elmina (34,403). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 81 m above sea level (median 43 m).

- Abakanu
- Abakanunkun
- Abee
- Abeyee
- Abina
- Aboabo
- Abonkwa
- Abransa
- Abrem
- Abrem Agona
- Abrem Berase
- Abreshia
- Abrobcano
- Abrobiano
- Achirimo
- Ajeikrom
- Akatebura
- Akotochir
- Akweikrom
- Amawafur
- Amisano
- Amoana
- Ampeni
- Ampenyi
- Ankasi
- Ankwanda
- Anteado
- Anyoum
- Asaagor
- Ataabadze
- Atabadzi
- Ateambua
- Atechem
- Atekyemu Number Three
- Atekyemu Number Two
- Atonkwa, Elmina
- Atrankwa
- Ayensudo
- Bando
- Bantuma
- Benyadzi
- Berasi
- Besiasi
- Bremang
- Brenu
- Brenu Achinum
- Bronyibima
- Brunibuma
- Dabri
- Diiballase
- Domenasi
- Duachimiase
- Dutch Komenda
- Echiasi
- Echisorodo
- Edumtu
- Efumkrom
- Eguafo
- Elmina
- Elmina Amisano
- Enyinase
- Epawano
- Esamang
- Esiako
- Esiam
- Essaman
- Gwira
- Gwira Achinum
- Hiawa
- Iture
- Jerusalem
- Kafodzidzi
- Kisi
- Kofibenkrom
- Komenda
- Komenda Domenase
- Komenda Dominase
- Komenda Sefwi
- Komfokrom
- Kukuadu
- Kwachekrom
- Kwamekrom
- Kwantumabre
- Kwasiakaakrom
- Kwodokrom
- Mandu
- Mawokpor
- Mempeasem
- Mpeasem
- Mpehin
- Nkrang
- Nkuntraudu
- Nsagwir
- Nsuyena
- Ntranoa
- Ntraunua
- Ntsirimang
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyinaase
- Odumasi
- Pehi
- Samang
- Sanka
- Sefwi
- Simeu
- Twiapiasi
- Warababa
- Wibame
- Wuagyan
- Yamen
- Yesunkwa

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 Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Adwoa Krana
- Ante
- Benumsu
- Blujonti
- Hua
- Koto
- Kwamawkwanta
- Nintra
- Saruwi
- Subia
- Taiwia
- Udu

### Coast and islands

3 lagoons; 1 headland.

- Ampeni Point
- Benya Lagoon
- Brenu Lagoon
- Susu Lagoon

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Busum-Aye · 81 m
- Dumpaw · 81 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Ankaful Fuelwood Forest Reserve
- Komenda Fuelwood Forest Reserve

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 Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal and the best time to visit

In Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal, 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 Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kissi Health Centre · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08744&mlon=-1.50598#map=17/5.08744/-1.50598) 

Bank GN Bank · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.10558&mlon=-1.38784#map=17/5.10558/-1.38784) 

ATM SG-SSB · Cape Coast Metropolitan 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.11640&mlon=-1.29269#map=17/5.11640/-1.29269) 

Petrol pump Shell · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.09192&mlon=-1.44215#map=17/5.09192/-1.44215) 

Hotel Theo's Royal Lodge · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.09979&mlon=-1.41281#map=17/5.09979/-1.41281) 

School Ayensudo MA Primary and JHS · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.09746&mlon=-1.45151#map=17/5.09746/-1.45151) 

College Nduom School of Business and Technology · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08434&mlon=-1.45919#map=17/5.08434/-1.45919) 

Police station Komenda Police Station · Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.05485&mlon=-1.49428#map=17/5.05485/-1.49428) 

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 Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal

Places mapped inside Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals3
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels24
- Schools19
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants7
- 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
- Gomoa West
- Mfantseman Municipal
- Twifo Atti-Morkwa
- Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira
- Upper Denkyira East Municipal
- Upper Denkyira West

## Quick answers

- Where is Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?In Central Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?166,017 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?About 367 people per km²
- What borders Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Cape Coast Metropolitan, Shama, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira and Wassa East
- What is there to see in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Akrokrowa, Elmina Java Museum, Fish market, Fort Coenraadsburg
- What time zone is Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Settlements lie between 5 m and 81 m
- What is the highest point in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Busum-Aye (81 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Kissi Health Centre, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?GN Bank, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?SG-SSB, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?Shell, about 4.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal?GH0517 (OCHA common operational dataset)