# Abuakwa North District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-north/

District · Eastern Region 

# Abuakwa North

Abuakwa North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **91,297 people** in 2021 on 159 km² (about 575 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 91,297people (2021)
- 159km²
- 28mapped services
- 223 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Abuakwa North?

Abuakwa North had an estimated **91,297 people** in 2021 — 3.1% of Eastern Region, 153rd of 260 districts. There are 1,057 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 159 km², that is about **575 people per km²**, 54th of 260 districts.

31.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,359**

5–9 ****9,844**

10–14 ****9,911**

15–19 ****12,203**

20–24 ****7,937**

25–29 ****6,776**

30–34 ****6,201**

35–39 ****5,890**

40–44 ****4,458**

45–49 ****3,852**

50–54 ****3,315**

55–59 ****2,922**

60–64 ****2,723**

65–69 ****2,054**

70–74 ****1,424**

75–79 ****914**

80–84 ****698**

85–89 ****487**

90–94 ****162**

95+ ****167**

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

## Where is Abuakwa North?

Abuakwa North lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Abuakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-south/), [Fanteakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/), [New Juaben North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-north-municipal/) and [Yilo Krobo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/yilo-krobo/). By area it is the 219th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.8% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Abuakwa North is about 78 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 21 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.2363° N, 0.3834° 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 Abuakwa North

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Abuakwa North: 1 attraction; 1 castle or fort.

- Tafo Ati Ahenfie · castle or fort
- Bunso Canopy walk · attraction

### Nearby, outside Abuakwa North

- Palace · castle or fort, Abuakwa South8.7 km
- Umbrella Rock · attraction, Yilo Krobo19 km
- 3 in 1 Palm Tree · attraction, Yilo Krobo19 km
- Boti Waterfalls · attraction, Yilo Krobo19 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: Abuakwa North

- 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) · Accra74 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi144 km

### Nearest railway station

Bosuso (Fanteakwa South), about 7.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:49).

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 Abuakwa North

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Abuakwa North. Settlements here lie between about 194 m and 248 m above sea level (median 223 m).

- Anyinasin
- Atukrom
- Bososo Dumase
- Bunso
- Bunsu
- Etokurom
- Kukurantumi
- Kwamina
- New Tafo Akim
- New Tafo Akyem
- Nobi
- Okyerekurom
- Old Tafo
- Oseem
- Osiem
- Sokode-Dwuaso
- Tafo
- Tontro

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).

## Weather in Abuakwa North and the best time to visit

In Abuakwa North, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,314 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (205 mm) and the driest Jan (21 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 21 

Feb 28 47 

Mar 27 108 

Apr 27 121 

May 26 166 

Jun 25 205 

Jul 24 125 

Aug 24 70 

Sep 25 154 

Oct 25 194 

Nov 26 81 

Dec 26 21 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Abuakwa North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital New Tafo Government Hospital · Abuakwa North 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23082&mlon=-0.36604#map=17/6.23082/-0.36604) 

Bank Adonten Community Bank Ltd · Abuakwa North 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22247&mlon=-0.36530#map=17/6.22247/-0.36530) 

ATM UMB Bank · New Juaben South Municipal 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09482&mlon=-0.25991#map=17/6.09482/-0.25991) 

Petrol pump Engen · Abuakwa North 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23458&mlon=-0.39147#map=17/6.23458/-0.39147) 

Hotel New Leaders Hotel and Event Centre · Abuakwa North 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24615&mlon=-0.38092#map=17/6.24615/-0.38092) 

Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) 

School W. B. M Zion Senior High School · Abuakwa North 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23805&mlon=-0.39355#map=17/6.23805/-0.39355) 

College St.paul Technical School · Abuakwa North 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.18927&mlon=-0.37393#map=17/6.18927/-0.37393) 

Police station Ghana Police Service - Kukurantumi · Abuakwa North 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.18703&mlon=-0.36541#map=17/6.18703/-0.36541) 

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 Abuakwa North

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels4
- Schools7
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants4
- 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 Eastern Region

- Abuakwa South
- Achiase
- Akwapem North
- Akwapem South
- Akyem Mansa
- Asene Akroso Manso
- Asuogyaman
- Atiwa East
- Atiwa West
- Ayensuano
- Birim Central Municipal
- Birim North
- Birim South
- Denkyembour
- Fanteakwa North
- Fanteakwa South
- Kwaebibirem
- Kwahu Afram Plains North
- Kwahu Afram Plains South
- Kwahu East
- Kwahu South
- Kwahu West
- Lower Manya
- New Juaben North Municipal
- New Juaben South Municipal
- Nsawam Adoagyiri
- Okere
- Suhum Municipal
- Upper Manya
- Upper West Akim
- West Akim
- Yilo Krobo

## Quick answers

- Where is Abuakwa North?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Abuakwa North?91,297 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Abuakwa North?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Abuakwa North?About 575 people per km²
- What borders Abuakwa North?Abuakwa South, Fanteakwa South, New Juaben North Municipal and Yilo Krobo
- What is there to see in Abuakwa North?Bunso Canopy walk, Tafo Ati Ahenfie
- What time zone is Abuakwa North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Abuakwa North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Abuakwa North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Abuakwa North?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Abuakwa North?Settlements lie between 194 m and 248 m
- What is the best time to visit Abuakwa North?November to March and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Abuakwa North?New Tafo Government Hospital, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Abuakwa North?Adonten Community Bank Ltd, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Abuakwa North?UMB Bank, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Abuakwa North?Engen, about 0.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Abuakwa North?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Abuakwa North?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Abuakwa North?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Abuakwa North?GH0601 (OCHA common operational dataset)