# Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District, Central Region

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District · Central Region 

# Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **66,075 people** in 2021 on 576 km² (about 115 per km²). 125 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 66,075people (2021)
- 576km²
- 19mapped services
- 100 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?

Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira had an estimated **66,075 people** in 2021 — 2.3% of Central Region, 212th of 260 districts. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 576 km², that is about **115 people per km²**, 152nd of 260 districts.

36.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,559**

5–9 ****8,120**

10–14 ****8,672**

15–19 ****7,724**

20–24 ****5,360**

25–29 ****4,643**

30–34 ****4,189**

35–39 ****4,090**

40–44 ****3,497**

45–49 ****3,099**

50–54 ****2,533**

55–59 ****1,919**

60–64 ****1,649**

65–69 ****1,139**

70–74 ****806**

75–79 ****419**

80–84 ****323**

85–89 ****159**

90–94 ****85**

95+ ****90**

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

## Where is Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?

Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/abura-asebu-kwamankese/), [Assin South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/assin-south/), [Cape Coast Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/cape-coast-metropolitan/), [Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/komenda-edina-eguafo-abirem-municipal/), [Twifo Atti-Morkwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/twifo-atti-morkwa/) and [Wassa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-east/). By area it is the 130th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.0% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira is about 135 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 35 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 5.3789° N, 1.4014° 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 Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira: 4 attractions; 1 nature reserve.

- Kakum National Park · nature reserve
- Big Tree · attraction
- International Stingless Bee Centre · attraction
- Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway · attraction
- Monkey forest · attraction

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: Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

- 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-Takoradi68 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra139 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 06:06, 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 Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

Open gazetteers list **125 villages, towns and localities** in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira. Settlements here lie between about 56 m and 214 m above sea level (median 100 m).

- Abene
- Abodo
- Abrafo
- Abrafo Odumase
- Achiase
- Adiembra
- Afiaso
- Ahumfraso
- Akokokrom
- Akrofrom
- Akurafofro
- Akwaa Yaw
- Akwesijankrom
- Amaase
- Amakrom
- Amanfo
- Amanhyia
- Amanpe
- Amape
- Aminasi
- Amonikrom
- Amosua
- Amosuakwanta
- Ampenkro
- Ampenkrom
- Amuza
- Ankaako
- Ankako
- Anthony
- Anweam
- Anwhiem
- Apaikuma
- Armakrom
- Asanti
- Asemasa
- Asemboniyehi
- Asikwa
- Atwereboanda
- Atwirebuanda
- Awusikrom
- Ayebiahye
- Ayedwe
- Baakondzidzi
- Bawjwiasi
- Bekawopa
- Benyadza Firi Nyame
- Bobi
- Bremang
- Bubu
- Bukruso
- Dabenda
- Dahomase
- Dompin
- Entwikrom
- Esukese Ekyir
- Forson Nkwanta
- Frami
- Gyankobo
- Gyaware
- Heman
- Initamfi
- Jankubowu
- Jaware
- Jukwa
- K. Alert
- Kofi Saah
- Kofijaberakrom
- Krobo
- Krofofordo
- Kumkumso
- Kwamoano
- Kwekukrom
- Kyirayewa
- Last Stop
- Mbaanyiaye
- Mbeam
- Mentukwa
- Mesuromehu
- Mfantsefokrom
- Mfoum
- Mmem
- Nfuom
- Nhyiam
- Nipanka
- Nitibi
- Nkonkonso
- Nkwantanan
- Nsamanso
- Nsuaem
- Nsuntem
- Nyame Bekyere
- Nyameani
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamibechere
- Nyamieni
- Nyankumasi
- Nyetina
- Nyinabontua
- Obinkrom
- Odumasi
- Opayinfosukrom
- Osamkwaa
- Paaso
- Pewodie
- Punda
- Sefwi
- Shed
- Sikaman
- Soldierkrom
- Somkodur
- Suamireso
- Sunkwa
- Tafredjoa
- Tafrojoa
- Tawiankwanta
- Tosen
- Twapease
- Twifo Hemang
- Twitwine
- Watreso
- Wawase
- Wawase Camp
- Wawasi
- Yakesi
- Yaomensakrom

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 Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

Named natural and historic features inside Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

23 rivers and streams.

- Abotansu
- Afia
- Ahiresu
- Amifuku
- Ani
- Anifufu
- Anumfra
- Anweaanwea
- Asuasu Bepoayasi
- Bukra
- Dakyi
- Deyan
- Dumaibi
- Ebu
- Gyahenkyi
- Kawkawtamriwa
- Mankransu
- Nemesu
- Nemini
- Notineti
- Ogyegfufu
- Titamtam
- Wawfasi

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Bupontsin · 175 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 Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira and the best time to visit

In Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,432 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (236 mm) and the driest Jan (26 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and July to August**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 26 

Feb 28 55 

Mar 27 123 

Apr 27 141 

May 26 200 

Jun 25 236 

Jul 24 117 

Aug 24 59 

Sep 25 136 

Oct 25 208 

Nov 26 100 

Dec 27 29 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Methodist Hospital · Twifo Atti-Morkwa 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55524&mlon=-1.54372#map=17/5.55524/-1.54372) 

Bank Kakkum Rural Bank · Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.25878&mlon=-1.33862#map=17/5.25878/-1.33862) 

ATM Zenith Bank · Cape Coast Metropolitan 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15379&mlon=-1.27887#map=17/5.15379/-1.27887) 

Petrol pump JD Fuel Station · Wassa East 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36872&mlon=-1.52050#map=17/5.36872/-1.52050) 

Hotel Kakum Guesthouse · Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.34711&mlon=-1.38306#map=17/5.34711/-1.38306) 

School Natalia School Complex · Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32893&mlon=-1.37943#map=17/5.32893/-1.37943) 

College Cape Coast Technical University · Cape Coast Metropolitan 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15366&mlon=-1.28002#map=17/5.15366/-1.28002) 

Police station Police Barrier · Wassa East 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38181&mlon=-1.48032#map=17/5.38181/-1.48032) 

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 Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira

Places mapped inside Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels2
- Schools10
- Restaurants3
- 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
- Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal
- Mfantseman Municipal
- Twifo Atti-Morkwa
- Upper Denkyira East Municipal
- Upper Denkyira West

## Quick answers

- Where is Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?In Central Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?66,075 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?About 115 people per km²
- What borders Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Assin South, Cape Coast Metropolitan, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal, Twifo Atti-Morkwa and Wassa East
- What is there to see in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Big Tree, International Stingless Bee Centre, Kakum National Park, Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
- What time zone is Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?125 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Settlements lie between 56 m and 214 m
- What is the highest point in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Bupontsin (175 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?November to February and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Methodist Hospital, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Kakkum Rural Bank, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?Zenith Bank, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?JD Fuel Station, about 13 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira?GH0520 (OCHA common operational dataset)