# Upper Denkyira West District, Central Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/upper-denkyira-west/

District · Central Region 

# Upper Denkyira West

Upper Denkyira West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Central Region. It had an estimated **91,025 people** in 2021 on 579 km² (about 157 per km²). 138 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 91,025people (2021)
- 579km²
- 22mapped services
- 147 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Upper Denkyira West?

Upper Denkyira West had an estimated **91,025 people** in 2021 — 3.2% of Central Region, 156th of 260 districts. There are 891 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 579 km², that is about **157 people per km²**, 123rd of 260 districts.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% 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 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****11,962**

5–9 ****10,747**

10–14 ****9,170**

15–19 ****9,062**

20–24 ****9,995**

25–29 ****10,193**

30–34 ****8,188**

35–39 ****6,102**

40–44 ****4,129**

45–49 ****3,136**

50–54 ****2,547**

55–59 ****1,813**

60–64 ****1,469**

65–69 ****905**

70–74 ****680**

75–79 ****352**

80–84 ****242**

85–89 ****153**

90–94 ****74**

95+ ****106**

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

## Where is Upper Denkyira West?

Upper Denkyira West lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Adansi Akrofuom](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-akrofuom/), [Amansie Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/amansie-central/), [Amansie South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/amansie-south/), [Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/bibiani-anhwiaso-bekwai-municipal/), [Upper Denkyira East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/upper-denkyira-east-municipal/) and [Wassa Amenfi East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-amenfi-east/). By area it is the 128th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.0% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/). The centre of Upper Denkyira West is about 216 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 144 km from Cape Coast, the main town of Central Region. The centre point is at 6.1074° N, 2.0714° 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 Upper Denkyira West

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Upper Denkyira West: 2 viewpoints; 1 castle or fort.

- Mpesiem Palace · castle or fort
- CHN View Point · viewpoint
- ESN View Point · viewpoint

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: Upper Denkyira 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi86 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi139 km

### Nearest railway station

Wompam (Upper Denkyira West), about 26 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:56).

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 Upper Denkyira West

Open gazetteers list **138 villages, towns and localities** in Upper Denkyira West. Settlements here lie between about 104 m and 195 m above sea level (median 147 m).

- Aboaboso
- Abora
- Aburi
- Adaboa
- Adaboi
- Adeade
- Adiadi
- Adiembra
- Adukurom
- Afiefiso
- Afiefso
- Agona
- Agona Port
- Ahwiaso
- Aijmpaboa
- Akankasi
- Akrofuom
- Akwaboso
- Akwabosu
- Amayau
- Ameyaw
- Amoaman
- Amobaka
- Amubakakrom
- Ananekurom
- Ananikrom
- Aniantentem
- Aniantintem
- Antaso
- Anwianwia
- Asanekurom
- Asikafoamantem
- Asuadei
- Ayamfor
- Ayanfuri
- Ayanfuri Newtown
- Ayiem
- Ayukudei
- Besease
- Besiasi
- Betenase
- Bethlehem
- Betinasi
- Betriham
- Bofoado
- Bokiteso
- Bokitiso
- Bontiwari
- Breman
- Bremang
- Buga
- Chremekrom
- Dankwakrom
- Dankwakurom
- Daodakrom
- Denkyira Gyaman
- Diaso
- Domeabra
- Domenase
- Domenose
- Domiabra
- Dominase
- Dumpese
- Ehwenyame
- Ekakyirenyansa
- Enikawkawso
- Enyetina
- Esuadai
- Esuyawnfuo
- Fananyami
- Feteso
- Finyamaso
- Fobenso
- Fobinso
- Fourteen
- Isakakurom
- Jamang
- Jameso Nkwanta
- Juabo
- Kofiamakrom
- Kwablanimokrom
- Kwablansuokrom
- Kwakrom
- Kwame Prakrom
- Kwamplekrom
- Kwantanum
- Kwanyako
- Kyiripo
- Manyeoya
- Maudaso
- Mawbonyo
- Menukrom
- Mepease
- Morokurom
- Mpabina
- Mpeasem
- Mpesiem
- Mpompo
- Nchinkawso
- Nerebehi
- New Nkrofrom
- New Oboase
- New Obuase
- Nfaohianwu
- Niwueti
- Nkoransa
- Nkotumso
- Nkrofro
- Nkroful
- Nkronua Anafu
- Nkrundia
- Nkwanta
- Nkwaten
- Ntoam
- Ntom
- Ntonkuma
- Number One
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamibechire
- Nyamiyadom
- Nyinawonsu
- Nyinawusu - Awiaso
- Odumasi
- Owusukurom
- Pewodee
- Plaso
- Railway Camp No.2
- Sabinkrom
- Seniajakrom
- Seniejakrom
- Solar City
- Subida
- Subin
- Tafo
- Tikawkrua
- Treposo
- Wiaso
- Wompam

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 Upper Denkyira West

Named natural and historic features inside Upper Denkyira West, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

36 rivers and streams.

- Abedasu
- Afiefi
- Ahunfana
- Akesoa
- Akinkasu
- Amani
- Anankumakuma
- Anweatutu
- Aponapon
- Asuafoa
- Aunaka
- Awora
- Awurakofi
- Awuroko
- Bohun
- Chiraya
- Danyame
- Denyami
- Diadabo
- Fiama
- Fobin
- Foriwawura
- Hureni
- Kwayebua

…and 12 more.

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Obuom · 214 m
- Ayukuboaw · 209 m
- Atima · 204 m

### Getting around

1 railway station.

- Maudaso

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 Upper Denkyira West and the best time to visit

In Upper Denkyira West, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,557 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (251 mm) and the driest Jan (24 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 24 

Feb 28 57 

Mar 27 129 

Apr 27 142 

May 26 191 

Jun 25 241 

Jul 24 138 

Aug 24 78 

Sep 25 171 

Oct 25 251 

Nov 26 110 

Dec 26 26 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Upper Denkyira West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Health Center · Wassa Amenfi East 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.91326&mlon=-2.12505#map=17/5.91326/-2.12505) 

Bank Amenfiman Rural Bank · Wassa Amenfi East 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.90817&mlon=-2.12614#map=17/5.90817/-2.12614) 

ATM HFC ATM · Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19651&mlon=-2.32105#map=17/6.19651/-2.32105) 

Petrol pump Petrosol · Wassa Amenfi Central 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.08216&mlon=-2.20822#map=17/6.08216/-2.20822) 

Hotel NGV Hotel · Upper Denkyira West 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.97349&mlon=-1.90547#map=17/5.97349/-1.90547) 

School Diaso Senior High School · Upper Denkyira West 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15020&mlon=-2.17136#map=17/6.15020/-2.17136) 

College Bibiana College of Health · Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32933&mlon=-2.25644#map=17/6.32933/-2.25644) 

Police station Wasa Juabo Police Station · Wassa Amenfi Central 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.08991&mlon=-2.21358#map=17/6.08991/-2.21358) 

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 Upper Denkyira West

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels1
- Schools5

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
- Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira
- Upper Denkyira East Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Upper Denkyira West?In Central Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Upper Denkyira West?91,025 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Upper Denkyira West?About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Upper Denkyira West?About 157 people per km²
- What borders Upper Denkyira West?Adansi Akrofuom, Amansie Central, Amansie South, Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal, Upper Denkyira East Municipal and Wassa Amenfi East
- What is there to see in Upper Denkyira West?CHN View Point, ESN View Point, Mpesiem Palace
- What time zone is Upper Denkyira West in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Upper Denkyira West?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Upper Denkyira West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Upper Denkyira West?138 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Upper Denkyira West?Settlements lie between 104 m and 195 m
- What is the highest point in Upper Denkyira West?Obuom (214 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Upper Denkyira West?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Upper Denkyira West?Health Center, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Upper Denkyira West?Amenfiman Rural Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Upper Denkyira West?HFC ATM, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Upper Denkyira West?Petrosol, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Upper Denkyira West?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Upper Denkyira West?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Upper Denkyira West?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Upper Denkyira West?GH0522 (OCHA common operational dataset)