# Achiase District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/achiase/

District · Eastern Region 

# Achiase

Achiase is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **56,348 people** in 2021 on 415 km² (about 136 per km²). 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 56,348people (2021)
- 415km²
- 9mapped services
- 161 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Achiase?

Achiase had an estimated **56,348 people** in 2021 — 1.9% of Eastern Region, 235th of 260 districts. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 415 km², that is about **136 people per km²**, 131st of 260 districts.

35.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,671**

5–9 ****6,625**

10–14 ****6,937**

15–19 ****6,440**

20–24 ****4,178**

25–29 ****3,702**

30–34 ****3,270**

35–39 ****3,171**

40–44 ****2,722**

45–49 ****2,696**

50–54 ****2,472**

55–59 ****2,051**

60–64 ****1,827**

65–69 ****1,237**

70–74 ****903**

75–79 ****544**

80–84 ****424**

85–89 ****241**

90–94 ****123**

95+ ****114**

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

## Where is Achiase?

Achiase lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Agona West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/agona-west-municipal/), [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/asikuma-odoben-brakwa/), [Assin North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/assin-north/) and [Birim South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-south/). By area it is the 164th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.2% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Achiase is about 95 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 90 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.7952° N, 1.0184° 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 Achiase

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Achiase: 1 castle or fort.

- Takwahene's Palace · castle or fort

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: Achiase

- 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) · Accra97 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:05, sunset around 17:52).

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 Achiase

Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Achiase. Settlements here lie between about 131 m and 187 m above sea level (median 161 m).

- Aboframfajwini
- Achiase
- Achiasi
- Adakuma
- Adikuma
- Adukofi
- Adunsa
- Agyei Kura
- Ahansua
- Ahuntrum
- Akenkawso
- Akim Kokobin
- Akokura
- Akosa
- Akotoso
- Ampenkro
- Anamasi
- Anhuntem
- Aperade
- Aperadi
- Asiakwa
- Ayinaso
- Beni
- Bienne
- Brofoyedru
- Bunso
- Chichibong
- Damaoko
- Damenako
- Epamso
- Esuansa
- Kodadwen
- Kokobin
- Mmoframfaadwene
- Ntronang
- Nyamrakrom
- Nyankomase
- Nyankumasi
- Obojonkuaso
- Obuonifo
- Odumasi
- Osarease
- Osorase Teshiman
- Otopa
- Papeasi
- Prabo
- Railway Quarters
- Subirim
- Subiriso
- Surasi
- Yamenakurom
- Zah Kwasi

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 Achiase

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Atitisu
- Chwereti
- Epam

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Bemu Forest Reserve
- Oboyow 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 Achiase and the best time to visit

In Achiase, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,458 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (228 mm) and the driest Jan (22 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 22 

Feb 28 53 

Mar 27 121 

Apr 27 131 

May 26 179 

Jun 25 225 

Jul 24 135 

Aug 24 74 

Sep 25 167 

Oct 25 228 

Nov 26 99 

Dec 26 24 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Achiase

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Achiase Health Centre · Achiase 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.84458&mlon=-1.00149#map=17/5.84458/-1.00149) 

Bank South Birim Rural Bank Ltd. · Achiase 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.83917&mlon=-0.99732#map=17/5.83917/-0.99732) 

Petrol pump Shell · Birim Central Municipal 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92177&mlon=-0.98928#map=17/5.92177/-0.98928) 

Hotel Green Pearl Hotel · Birim Central Municipal 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.90793&mlon=-0.98935#map=17/5.90793/-0.98935) 

School Achiase Senior High School · Achiase 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.81000&mlon=-1.00863#map=17/5.81000/-1.00863) 

College Foso College Of Education · Assin Fosu 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68353&mlon=-1.26452#map=17/5.68353/-1.26452) 

Police station Divisional Police Headquarters · Assin Fosu 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69742&mlon=-1.27750#map=17/5.69742/-1.27750) 

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 Achiase

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Schools6

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
- Abuakwa South
- 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 Achiase?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Achiase?56,348 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Achiase?About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Achiase?About 136 people per km²
- What borders Achiase?Agona West Municipal, Asene Akroso Manso, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Assin North and Birim South
- What is there to see in Achiase?Takwahene's Palace
- What time zone is Achiase in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Achiase?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Achiase?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Achiase?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Achiase?Settlements lie between 131 m and 187 m
- What is the best time to visit Achiase?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Achiase?Achiase Health Centre, about 5.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Achiase?South Birim Rural Bank Ltd., about 5.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Achiase?Shell, about 14 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Achiase?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Achiase?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Achiase?GH0603 (OCHA common operational dataset)