# Atiwa West District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-west/ District · Eastern Region # Atiwa West Atiwa West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **61,219 people** in 2021 on 586 km² (about 104 per km²). 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 61,219people (2021) - 586km² - 17mapped services - 191 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Atiwa West? Atiwa West had an estimated **61,219 people** in 2021 — 2.1% of Eastern Region, 224th of 260 districts. There are 957 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 586 km², that is about **104 people per km²**, 177th of 260 districts. 35.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% 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 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,459** 5–9 ****7,540** 10–14 ****6,769** 15–19 ****6,098** 20–24 ****4,921** 25–29 ****4,753** 30–34 ****4,124** 35–39 ****3,974** 40–44 ****2,948** 45–49 ****2,683** 50–54 ****2,302** 55–59 ****2,036** 60–64 ****1,800** 65–69 ****1,377** 70–74 ****949** 75–79 ****615** 80–84 ****425** 85–89 ****252** 90–94 ****104** 95+ ****90** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Atiwa West? Atiwa West lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Abuakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-south/), [Atiwa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-east/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [Denkyembour](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/denkyembour/), [Fanteakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/), [Kwaebibirem](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwaebibirem/) and [West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/west-akim/). By area it is the 125th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.1% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Atiwa West is about 87 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 43 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.2077° N, 0.6264° 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 West OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Atiwa West: 1 castle or fort. - Abomosu Palace · castle or fort ### Nearby, outside Atiwa West - Atewa Range Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Abuakwa South5.4 km - Bunso Canopy walk · attraction, Abuakwa North19 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 West - 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) · Accra84 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi121 km ### Nearest railway station Bosuso (Fanteakwa South), about 25 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) 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 West Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Atiwa West. Settlements here lie between about 161 m and 241 m above sea level (median 191 m). - Abesem - Abomoso - Abomosu - Akakom - Akrofufu - Akropong - Akwaboso - Akwaduso - Akyem Akrofufu - Akyem Asunafo - Akyem-Awenare - Amonom - Apampatia - Asamama - Asunafo - Awenare - Banso - Boma - Bomaa - Ekawso - Ekoso - Ekoso-Birimso - Gyamase - Kwabeng - Labikurom - Muoso - Nkurakan - Pameng - Pampetia - Sankubanase - Sankubenase - Tumfa 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 West Named natural and historic features inside Atiwa West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Abresu - Akwadu - Si - Sumatua ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains. - Atiwiredu · 806 m - Atiwiredu · 771 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve - Atewa Range 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 West and the best time to visit In Atiwa West, 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 Atiwa West Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kibi Government Hospital · Abuakwa South 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.16669&mlon=-0.55521#map=17/6.16669/-0.55521) Bank ADB · Abuakwa South 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.26254&mlon=-0.50371#map=17/6.26254/-0.50371) Petrol pump ZEN · Abuakwa South 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.16911&mlon=-0.55396#map=17/6.16911/-0.55396) Hotel Royal Grisheval- Adadientem · Abuakwa South 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.16938&mlon=-0.57259#map=17/6.16938/-0.57259) School Kibi Secondary School · Abuakwa South 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15736&mlon=-0.55907#map=17/6.15736/-0.55907) College Kibi Presby College of Education · Abuakwa South 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15452&mlon=-0.56244#map=17/6.15452/-0.56244) Police station Abomosu Police Station · Atiwa West 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.30305&mlon=-0.72623#map=17/6.30305/-0.72623) 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 West Places mapped inside Atiwa West in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks1 - Hotels1 - Schools10 - Restaurants1 - 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 - Akwapem South - Akyem Mansa - Asene Akroso Manso - Asuogyaman - Atiwa East - 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 West?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Atiwa West?61,219 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Atiwa West?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Atiwa West?About 104 people per km² - What borders Atiwa West?Abuakwa South, Atiwa East, Ayensuano, Denkyembour, Fanteakwa South, Kwaebibirem and West Akim - What is there to see in Atiwa West?Abomosu Palace - What time zone is Atiwa West in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Atiwa West?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Atiwa West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Atiwa West?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Atiwa West?Settlements lie between 161 m and 241 m - What is the highest point in Atiwa West?Atiwiredu (806 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Atiwa West?November to March and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Atiwa West?Kibi Government Hospital, about 9.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Atiwa West?ADB, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Atiwa West?ZEN, about 9.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Atiwa West?3 mapped - How many banks are in Atiwa West?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Atiwa West?GH0610 (OCHA common operational dataset)