# Birim Central Municipal District, Eastern Region – Villages

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District · Eastern Region 

# Birim Central Municipal

Birim Central Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **76,302 people** in 2021 on 107 km² (about 715 per km²). 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 76,302people (2021)
- 107km²
- 28mapped services
- 130 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Birim Central Municipal?

Birim Central Municipal had an estimated **76,302 people** in 2021 — 2.6% of Eastern Region, 187th of 260 districts. There are 1,092 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 107 km², that is about **715 people per km²**, 49th of 260 districts.

31.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% 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 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,962**

5–9 ****8,259**

10–14 ****8,073**

15–19 ****9,706**

20–24 ****7,860**

25–29 ****6,388**

30–34 ****5,658**

35–39 ****5,109**

40–44 ****3,856**

45–49 ****3,247**

50–54 ****2,841**

55–59 ****2,222**

60–64 ****1,810**

65–69 ****1,226**

70–74 ****862**

75–79 ****509**

80–84 ****335**

85–89 ****193**

90–94 ****89**

95+ ****97**

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

## Where is Birim Central Municipal?

Birim Central Municipal lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Akyem Mansa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akyem-mansa/), [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Birim South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-south/) and [Denkyembour](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/denkyembour/). By area it is the 226th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.6% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Birim Central Municipal is about 101 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 84 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.9760° N, 1.0056° 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 Birim Central Municipal

### Nearby, outside Birim Central Municipal

- Takwahene's Palace · castle or fort, Achiase16 km
- Otwereso Chief Palace · castle or fort, Akyem Mansa16 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: Birim Central Municipal

- 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) · Accra102 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi105 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 Birim Central Municipal

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Birim Central Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Akim Oda (60,604). Settlements here lie between about 110 m and 153 m above sea level (median 130 m).

- Aboabo
- Adumasa
- Akim Oda
- Dencherakuso
- Domeabra
- Esiem
- Essam
- Gyadem
- Jedem
- Kasanwere
- Labikurom
- Nkwanta
- Nubiam
- Oda Nkwanta
- Odumasi

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).

## Weather in Birim Central Municipal and the best time to visit

In Birim Central Municipal, 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 Birim Central Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Jubilee Hospital Akim Oda · Birim Central Municipal 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.93525&mlon=-0.97802#map=17/5.93525/-0.97802) 

Bank Absa · Birim Central Municipal 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92395&mlon=-0.98837#map=17/5.92395/-0.98837) 

Petrol pump Shell · Birim Central Municipal 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.93116&mlon=-0.98028#map=17/5.93116/-0.98028) 

Hotel Kenamp Lodge · Birim Central Municipal 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.91667&mlon=-0.98333#map=17/5.91667/-0.98333) 

School Oda Senior High School · Birim Central Municipal 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96850&mlon=-0.99223#map=17/5.96850/-0.99223) 

College Assin North Senoir High Secondary Technical School · Assin North 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.91945&mlon=-1.35831#map=17/5.91945/-1.35831) 

Police station Police Barrier · Adansi South 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94681&mlon=-1.36480#map=17/5.94681/-1.36480) 

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 Birim Central Municipal

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels4
- Schools12
- Restaurants1

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
- Atiwa West
- Ayensuano
- 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 Birim Central Municipal?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Birim Central Municipal?76,302 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Birim Central Municipal?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Birim Central Municipal?About 715 people per km²
- What borders Birim Central Municipal?Akyem Mansa, Asene Akroso Manso, Birim South and Denkyembour
- What is there to see in Birim Central Municipal?Takwahene's Palace, Otwereso Chief Palace
- What time zone is Birim Central Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Birim Central Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Birim Central Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Birim Central Municipal?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Birim Central Municipal?Settlements lie between 110 m and 153 m
- What is the best time to visit Birim Central Municipal?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Birim Central Municipal?Jubilee Hospital Akim Oda, about 5.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Birim Central Municipal?Absa, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Birim Central Municipal?Shell, about 5.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Birim Central Municipal?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Birim Central Municipal?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Birim Central Municipal?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Birim Central Municipal?GH0612 (OCHA common operational dataset)