# Akwapem South District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Eastern Region 

# Akwapem South

Akwapem South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **76,922 people** in 2021 on 224 km² (about 343 per km²). 100 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 76,922people (2021)
- 224km²
- 36mapped services
- 225 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Akwapem South?

Akwapem South had an estimated **76,922 people** in 2021 — 2.6% of Eastern Region, 184th of 260 districts. There are 1,073 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 224 km², that is about **343 people per km²**, 76th of 260 districts.

30.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.1% 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 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,830**

5–9 ****7,851**

10–14 ****7,836**

15–19 ****11,500**

20–24 ****6,558**

25–29 ****6,013**

30–34 ****5,491**

35–39 ****5,445**

40–44 ****4,268**

45–49 ****3,456**

50–54 ****2,735**

55–59 ****2,135**

60–64 ****1,889**

65–69 ****1,286**

70–74 ****1,022**

75–79 ****644**

80–84 ****495**

85–89 ****222**

90–94 ****128**

95+ ****118**

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

## Where is Akwapem South?

Akwapem South lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Akwapem North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akwapem-north/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [Ga East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-east/), [Ga North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-north-municipal/), [Kpone Katamanso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/kpone-katamanso/), [La-Nkwantanang-Madina](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/la-nkwantanang-madina/) and [Nsawam Adoagyiri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/nsawam-adoagyiri/). By area it is the 208th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.2% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Akwapem South is about 32 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 28 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.8436° N, 0.2161° 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 South

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Akwapem South: 1 attraction.

- Sikorsky H-19 · attraction

### Nearby, outside Akwapem South

- Frederiksgave · castle or fort, Ga East11 km
- Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site · museum, Ga East11 km
- Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm · monument, Akwapem North11 km
- Jubilee Cocoa Farm · monument, Akwapem North11 km
- SUR. DEE · monument, Kpone Katamanso14 km
- Yellow House · attraction, La-Nkwantanang-Madina18 km
- Mills Family Residence · castle or fort, Ga North Municipal18 km
- Lakeside Marina Park · theme park, Adenta Municipal18 km
- Chief Washington · castle or fort, La-Nkwantanang-Madina19 km
- Adjen Kotoku Kwarteman New Palace · castle or fort, Ga West Municipal19 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 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) · Accra27 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé167 km

### Nearest railway station

Nsawam (Nsawam Adoagyiri), about 16 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 06:02, 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 South

Open gazetteers list **100 villages, towns and localities** in Akwapem South. The largest with a recorded population: Aburi (18,399). Settlements here lie between about 60 m and 466 m above sea level (median 225 m).

- Abetema
- Abrimso
- Aburi
- Aburiamanfu
- Adesa
- Adukrom
- Afwerasi
- Agyanoa
- Agyemanti
- Agyenase
- Aheriso
- Ahwerase
- Aiyim
- Ajankiti
- Ajena
- Ajimenti
- Akrubi
- Amanfo
- Amanfrom
- Amoyaw
- Anamanampa
- Anamloampa
- Ankwaieso
- Ankwasu
- Ankweso
- Anyesu
- Apantem
- Ason Yaw Kurom
- Ataboadidi
- Atakurom
- Awoyekurom
- Ayensu
- Ayim
- Bepawso
- Berekuso
- Bisase
- Bisiasi
- Bribon
- Brofrease
- Buadosi
- Budu
- Chiripon
- Dago
- Deigo
- Densuano
- Dumpon
- Dumpong
- Esuochi
- Gbolukofe
- Gyankama
- Kitase
- Kitasi
- Kobriso
- Kokoben
- Kokobin
- Kpon
- Kunkunu
- Kwadwokurom
- Kwamentow
- Kwasi Doi
- Kwesikurom
- Latebibio
- Mfrebi
- Moframfadjini
- Mpekadam
- Niensi
- Nkumkurom
- Nsaba
- Nsabaa
- Nsaki
- Nsakye
- Nsakyeso
- Nsuasi
- Obenkurom
- Oboadaka
- Obodan
- Obome
- Obosono
- Obuom
- Ochirekumfo
- Odumtokro
- Okonase
- Onyaase
- Otopayayawkurom
- Pakro
- Pakronkwanta
- Papaonim
- Peduase
- Pipawani
- Pobee
- Pokrom Nsabaa
- Popawso
- Pruso
- Tadankoro
- Tarankoro
- Teiko
- Tekyikurom
- Tieko
- Wansanbirampa
- Yaw Duodu

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 South

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

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Abrim · 248 m
- Dawa · 197 m

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 South and the best time to visit

In Akwapem South, 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 South

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 Oyibi Area Rural Bank · Kpone Katamanso 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.81552&mlon=-0.12194#map=17/5.81552/-0.12194) 

ATM Absa ATM · Adenta Municipal 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.74135&mlon=-0.15375#map=17/5.74135/-0.15375) 

Petrol pump Total Aburi · Akwapem South 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.83071&mlon=-0.18402#map=17/5.83071/-0.18402) 

Hotel Sweet Mother Eco Resort · Akwapem South 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.84338&mlon=-0.18562#map=17/5.84338/-0.18562) 

Mall Oyarifa Mall · Ga East 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.77679&mlon=-0.18115#map=17/5.77679/-0.18115) 

School Adonten Senior High School · Akwapem South 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.84300&mlon=-0.18673#map=17/5.84300/-0.18673) 

College Presbyterian Women's College of Education · Akwapem South 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85012&mlon=-0.17487#map=17/5.85012/-0.17487) 

Police station Aburi District Police Headquarters, Aburi/Akuapem · Akwapem South 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85462&mlon=-0.17021#map=17/5.85462/-0.17021) 

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 South

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

- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels12
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants5
- 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 North
- Abuakwa South
- Achiase
- Akwapem North
- 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 South?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Akwapem South?76,922 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Akwapem South?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Akwapem South?About 343 people per km²
- What borders Akwapem South?Akwapem North, Ayensuano, Ga East, Ga North Municipal, Kpone Katamanso, La-Nkwantanang-Madina and Nsawam Adoagyiri
- What is there to see in Akwapem South?Sikorsky H-19
- What time zone is Akwapem South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Akwapem South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Akwapem South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Akwapem South?100 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Akwapem South?Settlements lie between 60 m and 466 m
- What is the highest point in Akwapem South?Abrim (248 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Akwapem South?November to January, March to April and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Akwapem South?Medicas Hospital, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Akwapem South?Oyibi Area Rural Bank, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Akwapem South?Absa ATM, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Akwapem South?Total Aburi, about 3.8 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Akwapem South?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Akwapem South?GH0605 (OCHA common operational dataset)