# Abuakwa South District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Eastern Region 

# Abuakwa South

Abuakwa South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **73,949 people** in 2021 on 349 km² (about 212 per km²). Its main town is Kibi. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 34 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 73,949people (2021)
- 349km²
- 34mapped services
- 294 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Abuakwa South?

Abuakwa South had an estimated **73,949 people** in 2021 — 2.5% of Eastern Region, 194th of 260 districts. There are 1,024 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 349 km², that is about **212 people per km²**, 103rd of 260 districts.

31.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% 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 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,766**

5–9 ****8,074**

10–14 ****7,697**

15–19 ****9,616**

20–24 ****6,375**

25–29 ****5,610**

30–34 ****4,979**

35–39 ****4,605**

40–44 ****3,604**

45–49 ****3,306**

50–54 ****2,794**

55–59 ****2,438**

60–64 ****2,166**

65–69 ****1,657**

70–74 ****1,264**

75–79 ****826**

80–84 ****574**

85–89 ****353**

90–94 ****158**

95+ ****87**

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

## Where is Abuakwa South?

Abuakwa South lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Abuakwa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-north/), [Atiwa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-west/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [Fanteakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/), [New Juaben North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-north-municipal/) and [Suhum Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/suhum-municipal/). By area it is the 179th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.8% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Abuakwa South is about 75 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 25 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.1718° N, 0.4709° 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 South

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Abuakwa South: 1 nature reserve; 1 castle or fort.

- Palace · castle or fort
- Atewa Range Forest Reserve · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Abuakwa South

- Bunso Canopy walk · attraction, Abuakwa North11 km
- Tafo Ati Ahenfie · castle or fort, Abuakwa North13 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 South

- 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) · Accra71 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi138 km

### Nearest railway station

Bosuso (Fanteakwa South), about 15 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 South

Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Abuakwa South. The largest with a recorded population: Kibi (9,399). Settlements here lie between about 198 m and 358 m above sea level (median 294 m).

- Adadientam
- Adadientem
- Addo Nkwanta
- Adonkwanta
- Adwumako
- Afiesa
- Agyapoma
- Ahwenease
- Ajapoma
- Akim Apapam
- Akoko
- Akooko
- Akwadum
- Amangfrom
- Apapam
- Apedwa
- Apedwa Nkwanta
- Asafo
- Asiakwa
- Ayem Adukrom
- Birim Amona
- Kibi
- Maase
- Nkronso
- Ntabea
- Odumase
- Odumasi
- Owuratwum
- Pano
- Pawtroasi
- Potrase
- Sagyimase
- Sajumasi
- Tete
- Wirekyiren Amanforo

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 Abuakwa South

Named natural and historic features inside Abuakwa South, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Bomen
- Bompom
- Obopako

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Piki · 506 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Apedwa 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 Abuakwa South and the best time to visit

In Abuakwa South, 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 South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital kyebi Government Hospital · Abuakwa South 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.16687&mlon=-0.55503#map=17/6.16687/-0.55503) 

Bank ADB · Abuakwa South 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.26254&mlon=-0.50371#map=17/6.26254/-0.50371) 

ATM UMB Bank · New Juaben South Municipal 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09482&mlon=-0.25991#map=17/6.09482/-0.25991) 

Petrol pump Crown · Abuakwa South 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.17319&mlon=-0.47400#map=17/6.17319/-0.47400) 

Hotel Hotel De May Flower · Abuakwa South 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.18375&mlon=-0.47273#map=17/6.18375/-0.47273) 

Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) 

School Akim Asafo Senior High School · Abuakwa South 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.18213&mlon=-0.46615#map=17/6.18213/-0.46615) 

College Kibi Presbyterian College of Education · Abuakwa South 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15396&mlon=-0.56202#map=17/6.15396/-0.56202) 

Police station Ghana Police Service - Kukurantumi · Abuakwa North 12 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 South

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels6
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants3

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 North
- 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 South?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Abuakwa South?73,949 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Abuakwa South?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Abuakwa South?About 212 people per km²
- What borders Abuakwa South?Abuakwa North, Atiwa West, Ayensuano, Fanteakwa South, New Juaben North Municipal and Suhum Municipal
- What is there to see in Abuakwa South?Atewa Range Forest Reserve, Palace
- What time zone is Abuakwa South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Abuakwa South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Abuakwa South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Abuakwa South?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Abuakwa South?Settlements lie between 198 m and 358 m
- What is the highest point in Abuakwa South?Piki (506 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Abuakwa South?November to March and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Abuakwa South?kyebi Government Hospital, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Abuakwa South?ADB, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Abuakwa South?UMB Bank, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Abuakwa South?Crown, about 0.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Abuakwa South?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Abuakwa South?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Abuakwa South?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Abuakwa South?GH0602 (OCHA common operational dataset)