# Atiwa East District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-east/ District · Eastern Region # Atiwa East Atiwa East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **64,647 people** in 2021 on 580 km² (about 111 per km²). 45 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 64,647people (2021) - 580km² - 26mapped services - 198 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Atiwa East? Atiwa East had an estimated **64,647 people** in 2021 — 2.2% of Eastern Region, 215th of 260 districts. There are 979 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 580 km², that is about **111 people per km²**, 159th of 260 districts. 35.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% 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 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,002** 5–9 ****7,951** 10–14 ****7,202** 15–19 ****6,157** 20–24 ****5,127** 25–29 ****5,259** 30–34 ****4,713** 35–39 ****4,290** 40–44 ****3,176** 45–49 ****2,811** 50–54 ****2,299** 55–59 ****2,097** 60–64 ****1,855** 65–69 ****1,300** 70–74 ****942** 75–79 ****566** 80–84 ****422** 85–89 ****265** 90–94 ****128** 95+ ****85** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Atiwa East? Atiwa East lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Atiwa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-west/), [Birim North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-north/), [Fanteakwa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-north/), [Fanteakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/), [Kwaebibirem](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwaebibirem/), [Kwahu South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-south/) and [Kwahu West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-west/). By area it is the 126th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.1% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Atiwa East is about 103 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 50 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.3957° N, 0.5966° 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 Atiwa East ### Nearby, outside Atiwa East - Abomosu Palace · castle or fort, Atiwa West18 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: Atiwa East - 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) · Accra100 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi115 km ### Nearest railway station Bosuso (Fanteakwa South), about 23 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 06:04, sunset around 17:50). 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 Atiwa East Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in Atiwa East. The largest with a recorded population: Anyinam (29,748). Settlements here lie between about 177 m and 215 m above sea level (median 198 m). - Abakoase - Abokyi - Accra Village - Adasawase - Adawsoasi - Ahankrasu - Akutuase - Ankaase - Anyinam - Asamang - Asamang Tamfoe - Asiedu - Awosoase - Awuransua - Awuronsua - Bekoasi - Dankwa - Deafor - Enyiresi - Esasi - Fremponso - Gyedam - Hiawuanwu - Jejeti - Kadewaso - Kaduawaso - Kankan - Kankang - Kedawaso - Kwakwaduam - Kwame Dotor - Latemu - Mampong - Moseaso - Mosiaso - Nanapa - New Jejeti - Osoroase - Sekyere - Subrisu - Tiawiah - Tiawiah Subriso - Twereso - Vanderpuye I - Vanderpuye II 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 Atiwa East Named natural and historic features inside Atiwa East, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Kade - Nsuta ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Esukawkaw Forest Reserve - Jade Bepo 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 Atiwa East and the best time to visit In Atiwa East, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,271 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (194 mm) and the driest Jan (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, March to April and August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 18 Feb 28 42 Mar 28 96 Apr 27 108 May 26 146 Jun 25 194 Jul 24 139 Aug 25 85 Sep 25 168 Oct 25 187 Nov 26 71 Dec 26 18 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Atiwa East Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital New Jejeti Health Centre · Atiwa East 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47597&mlon=-0.65406#map=17/6.47597/-0.65406) Bank Adonten Community Bank · Atiwa East 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38260&mlon=-0.55078#map=17/6.38260/-0.55078) Petrol pump Rodo Oil · Atiwa East 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.40217&mlon=-0.56356#map=17/6.40217/-0.56356) Hotel Alhaji Guest Center · Atiwa West 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.30289&mlon=-0.72325#map=17/6.30289/-0.72325) School SDA Senior High School, Akim Sekyere · Atiwa East 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.43965&mlon=-0.61876#map=17/6.43965/-0.61876) College University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences · Fanteakwa South 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28248&mlon=-0.47644#map=17/6.28248/-0.47644) Police station Ghana Police Service MTTU Anyinam · Atiwa East 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38403&mlon=-0.55088#map=17/6.38403/-0.55088) 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 Atiwa East Places mapped inside Atiwa East in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps11 - Schools6 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants3 - Police stations3 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 - Akwapem South - Akyem Mansa - Asene Akroso Manso - Asuogyaman - 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 Atiwa East?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Atiwa East?64,647 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Atiwa East?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Atiwa East?About 111 people per km² - What borders Atiwa East?Atiwa West, Birim North, Fanteakwa North, Fanteakwa South, Kwaebibirem, Kwahu South and Kwahu West - What is there to see in Atiwa East?Abomosu Palace - What time zone is Atiwa East in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Atiwa East?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Atiwa East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Atiwa East?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Atiwa East?Settlements lie between 177 m and 215 m - What is the best time to visit Atiwa East?November to January, March to April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Atiwa East?New Jejeti Health Centre, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Atiwa East?Adonten Community Bank, about 5.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Atiwa East?Rodo Oil, about 3.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Atiwa East?1 mapped - How many banks are in Atiwa East?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Atiwa East?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Atiwa East?GH0609 (OCHA common operational dataset)