# Birim North District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Eastern Region 

# Birim North

Birim North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **82,669 people** in 2021 on 567 km² (about 146 per km²). 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 82,669people (2021)
- 567km²
- 33mapped services
- 166 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Birim North?

Birim North had an estimated **82,669 people** in 2021 — 2.8% of Eastern Region, 172nd of 260 districts. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 567 km², that is about **146 people per km²**, 129th of 260 districts.

35.6% 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 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,006**

5–9 ****9,955**

10–14 ****9,482**

15–19 ****8,192**

20–24 ****6,804**

25–29 ****6,480**

30–34 ****5,944**

35–39 ****5,724**

40–44 ****4,297**

45–49 ****3,657**

50–54 ****3,059**

55–59 ****2,563**

60–64 ****2,294**

65–69 ****1,542**

70–74 ****1,090**

75–79 ****582**

80–84 ****454**

85–89 ****283**

90–94 ****129**

95+ ****132**

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

## Where is Birim North?

Birim North lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Akyem Mansa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akyem-mansa/), [Asante Akim South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-south/), [Atiwa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-east/), [Kwaebibirem](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwaebibirem/) and [Kwahu West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-west/). By area it is the 135th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.0% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Birim North is about 128 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 90 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.3682° N, 1.0229° 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 North

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Birim North: 1 castle or fort.

- Noyem Chief Palace · castle or fort

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 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi74 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra127 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:51).

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 North

Open gazetteers list **82 villages, towns and localities** in Birim North. Settlements here lie between about 122 m and 227 m above sea level (median 166 m).

- Aberem
- Abirem
- Abirem Odumasi
- Abodom
- Abodum
- Adadekrom
- Adausena
- Adawsena
- Adokurom
- Afoso
- Afosu
- Afrikowa
- Akoasi
- Akwante
- Akwasu
- Akyem Amanfrom
- Amaamaso
- Amanfokurom
- Amenam
- Amenam Junction
- Aminam Amanfrom
- Amoah
- Amprapraso
- Amua
- Asempaneye
- Aseni Akrofunso
- Bepowtumtum
- Beremkurom
- Boyeduru
- Chichiwere
- Chinchinku
- Cocoa Station
- Dodowraso No.1
- Dodowraso No.2
- Dodowraso-Agyeikurom
- Fiakwai
- Gyade
- Hweakwai
- Jiminafwe
- Keina
- Koobiakura
- Kurakuratum
- Kwekuanani
- Lawey
- Mamangso
- Mamantifi
- Miaoni
- Moninta
- Mpintimpi
- New Abirem
- Nkwanten
- Nkwateng
- Noyem
- Noyem Mission
- Noyem Nagoroso
- Noyem Newtown
- Noyem Zongo
- Noyem centre
- Ntronang
- Nwinso
- Nwiso
- Nyafoman
- Nyafomang
- Nyamebekyere
- Obobetwao
- Obohema
- Oda-Akrofonso
- Odontuase
- Okaekurom
- Omanekurom
- Oturoku
- Oworomera
- Pankese
- Praso Amoada
- Prasokuma
- Prasu Amuana
- Rama
- Simpa
- Temoni
- Tenkyemso
- Twapease
- Wiawso

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 Birim North

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Abene
- Abra
- Auro
- Dodowura
- Supong

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Kwekaru · 300 m
- Ajenjua · 193 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.

- Kajeasi Forest Reserve
- Kwekaru Forest Reserve
- Kwesi Anyinima 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 Birim North and the best time to visit

In Birim North, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,390 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (216 mm) and the driest Jan (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 18 

Feb 28 48 

Mar 27 110 

Apr 27 118 

May 26 163 

Jun 25 212 

Jul 24 143 

Aug 24 83 

Sep 25 173 

Oct 25 216 

Nov 26 87 

Dec 26 20 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Birim North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Pantang Hospital · Birim North 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31069&mlon=-1.05797#map=17/6.31069/-1.05797) 

Bank Absa · Birim North 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.35747&mlon=-0.99796#map=17/6.35747/-0.99796) 

Petrol pump NEW ABIRIEM TotalEnergies Service Station · Birim North 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34178&mlon=-1.00143#map=17/6.34178/-1.00143) 

Hotel Obaa Golden Plaza · Birim North 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36364&mlon=-0.99751#map=17/6.36364/-0.99751) 

School New Abirem/Afosu Senior High School · Birim North 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34992&mlon=-0.99719#map=17/6.34992/-0.99719) 

College Okwahuman Media College - OMC · Kwahu West 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54632&mlon=-0.77044#map=17/6.54632/-0.77044) 

Police station Abomu Police Barrier · Birim North 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.45878&mlon=-0.91569#map=17/6.45878/-0.91569) 

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 North

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels5
- Schools10
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants3
- 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 North
- Akwapem South
- Akyem Mansa
- Asene Akroso Manso
- Asuogyaman
- Atiwa East
- Atiwa West
- Ayensuano
- Birim Central Municipal
- 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 North?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Birim North?82,669 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Birim North?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Birim North?About 146 people per km²
- What borders Birim North?Akyem Mansa, Asante Akim South, Atiwa East, Kwaebibirem and Kwahu West
- What is there to see in Birim North?Noyem Chief Palace
- What time zone is Birim North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Birim North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Birim North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Birim North?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Birim North?Settlements lie between 122 m and 227 m
- What is the highest point in Birim North?Kwekaru (300 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Birim North?November to April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Birim North?Pantang Hospital, about 7.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Birim North?Absa, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Birim North?NEW ABIRIEM TotalEnergies Service Station, about 3.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Birim North?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Birim North?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Birim North?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Birim North?GH0613 (OCHA common operational dataset)