# Akwapem North District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Eastern Region 

# Akwapem North

Akwapem North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **105,315 people** in 2021 on 307 km² (about 343 per km²). Its main town is Akropong. 54 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 105,315people (2021)
- 307km²
- 42mapped services
- 221 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Akwapem North?

Akwapem North had an estimated **105,315 people** in 2021 — 3.6% of Eastern Region, 127th of 260 districts. There are 1,126 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 307 km², that is about **343 people per km²**, 75th of 260 districts.

30.1% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% 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 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,132**

5–9 ****10,749**

10–14 ****10,800**

15–19 ****16,167**

20–24 ****8,839**

25–29 ****7,601**

30–34 ****7,281**

35–39 ****6,777**

40–44 ****5,440**

45–49 ****4,452**

50–54 ****3,650**

55–59 ****3,080**

60–64 ****3,106**

65–69 ****2,270**

70–74 ****1,808**

75–79 ****1,194**

80–84 ****980**

85–89 ****489**

90–94 ****281**

95+ ****219**

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

## Where is Akwapem North?

Akwapem North lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Akwapem South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akwapem-south/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [Kpone Katamanso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/kpone-katamanso/), [New Juaben South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-south-municipal/), [Okere](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/okere/), [Shai Osudoku](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/shai-osudoku/) and [Suhum Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/suhum-municipal/). By area it is the 189th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.6% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Akwapem North is about 45 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 16 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.9584° N, 0.2213° 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 Akwapem North

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Akwapem North: 2 monuments.

- Jubilee Cocoa Farm · monument
- Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm · monument

### Nearby, outside Akwapem North

- Sikorsky H-19 · attraction, Akwapem South13 km
- Department of Parks and Gardens · theme park, New Juaben South Municipal16 km
- Asenema waterfall · waterfall, Okere18 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: Akwapem 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) · Accra40 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé165 km

### Nearest railway station

Koforidua (New Juaben South Municipal), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:02, 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 Akwapem North

Open gazetteers list **54 villages, towns and localities** in Akwapem North. The largest with a recorded population: Akropong (11,096). Settlements here lie between about 78 m and 486 m above sea level (median 221 m).

- Abiriw
- Aboabo
- Aboabo No.1
- Aboabo No.2
- Abonse
- Abotakyi
- Abresua
- Adawso
- Addo Nkwanta
- Adenya
- Adobease
- Akropong
- Amanfro
- Amanokrom
- Apasare
- Apesika
- Asrema
- Asuoya
- Awbum
- Boadeso
- Duasin
- Kokoomu
- Kwadwo Donkor Akuraa
- Kwakuafum
- Kwamoso
- Kwatiakwa
- Larteh
- Larteh Aheneasi
- Larteh Kubeasi
- Mamfe
- Mampong
- Mampong Nkwanta
- Mangoase
- Mangoasi
- Nchirede
- New Mangoase
- Obom Abonse
- Obosomase
- Obosomasi
- Odiha
- Okorasi
- Old Mangoasi
- Otwetiri
- Pretu
- Saforo
- Sekwenya
- Sonkonya
- Sonkoya
- Sunkramanya
- Tarankro
- Tendurasi
- Tinkong
- Tutu
- Yensiso

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 Akwapem North

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Bump

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 Akwapem North and the best time to visit

In Akwapem North, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,163 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (182 mm) and the driest Jan (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, March to April and July to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 18 

Feb 28 38 

Mar 28 93 

Apr 27 115 

May 27 159 

Jun 25 182 

Jul 24 118 

Aug 24 68 

Sep 25 141 

Oct 26 157 

Nov 27 56 

Dec 27 18 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Akwapem North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Medicas Hospital · Akwapem North 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.90459&mlon=-0.14599#map=17/5.90459/-0.14599) 

Bank ADB · New Juaben South Municipal 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06523&mlon=-0.26524#map=17/6.06523/-0.26524) 

ATM Absa ATM · New Juaben South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06202&mlon=-0.25714#map=17/6.06202/-0.25714) 

Petrol pump TT Energy · Akwapem North 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.95092&mlon=-0.20733#map=17/5.95092/-0.20733) 

Hotel Royal Lee Hotel · Akwapem North 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.89886&mlon=-0.14866#map=17/5.89886/-0.14866) 

Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) 

School Mampong-Nkwanta M/A Basic School · Akwapem North 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.95512&mlon=-0.19369#map=17/5.95512/-0.19369) 

College Ghana Communication Technology University - Koforidua Campus · Okere 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05316&mlon=-0.23071#map=17/6.05316/-0.23071) 

Police station Police Barrier · Akwapem North 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99699&mlon=-0.24101#map=17/5.99699/-0.24101) 

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 Akwapem North

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels5
- Schools22
- Colleges and universities4
- Restaurants1
- Police stations2

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
- Achiase
- 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 Akwapem North?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Akwapem North?105,315 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Akwapem North?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Akwapem North?About 343 people per km²
- What borders Akwapem North?Akwapem South, Ayensuano, Kpone Katamanso, New Juaben South Municipal, Okere, Shai Osudoku and Suhum Municipal
- What is there to see in Akwapem North?Jubilee Cocoa Farm, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
- What time zone is Akwapem North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Akwapem North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Akwapem North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Akwapem North?54 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Akwapem North?Settlements lie between 78 m and 486 m
- What is the best time to visit Akwapem North?November to January, March to April and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Akwapem North?Medicas Hospital, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Akwapem North?ADB, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Akwapem North?Absa ATM, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Akwapem North?TT Energy, about 1.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Akwapem North?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Akwapem North?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Akwapem North?GH0604 (OCHA common operational dataset)