# Birim South District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-south/ District · Eastern Region # Birim South Birim South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **35,654 people** in 2021 on 312 km² (about 114 per km²). Its main town is Akim Swedru. 47 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 35,654people (2021) - 312km² - 9mapped services - 139 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Birim South? Birim South had an estimated **35,654 people** in 2021 — 1.2% of Eastern Region, 257th of 260 districts. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 312 km², that is about **114 people per km²**, 155th of 260 districts. 34.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,918** 5–9 ****4,117** 10–14 ****4,097** 15–19 ****4,762** 20–24 ****2,761** 25–29 ****2,213** 30–34 ****2,129** 35–39 ****2,081** 40–44 ****1,759** 45–49 ****1,659** 50–54 ****1,414** 55–59 ****1,254** 60–64 ****1,196** 65–69 ****793** 70–74 ****620** 75–79 ****340** 80–84 ****254** 85–89 ****145** 90–94 ****77** 95+ ****65** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Birim South? Birim South lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Achiase](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/achiase/), [Adansi South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/adansi-south/), [Akyem Mansa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akyem-mansa/), [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Assin North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/assin-north/) and [Birim Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-central-municipal/). By area it is the 188th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.6% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Birim South is about 100 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 88 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.9005° N, 1.0294° 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 South ### Nearby, outside Birim South - Takwahene's Palace · castle or fort, Achiase7.9 km - Otwereso Chief Palace · castle or fort, Akyem Mansa18 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 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) · Accra101 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi110 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 South Open gazetteers list **47 villages, towns and localities** in Birim South. The largest with a recorded population: Akim Swedru (10,000). Settlements here lie between about 97 m and 194 m above sea level (median 139 m). - Aboabo - Adenkurom - Aduasa - Aferie - Ajenasi - Akim Apaaso - Akim Asawaase - Akim Awisa - Akim Babianiha - Akim Swedru - Akomanin - Akotekurom - Akrukurom - Akyem Ademmra - Amadikurom - Amadikurom No.2 - Ankonahogong - Anyinam - Apoli - Apoli South - Asamang - Asantikrom - Asuboa - Bebianiha - Beni - Biene - Carpenter Kurom - Dakadu - Emim - Ewisa - Fawtrikawsie - Fumso - Kroboase No.1 - Kroboase No.2 - Kwabenanti - Kwakuprakrom - Ninta - Nkokoako - Ntutumerim - Ntutumerin - Oda - Ofosukurom - Osorase - Prakurom - Prasu - Sunkwa - Wawasi 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 South Named natural and historic features inside Birim South, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Akuntai - Kosiko - Okurukrom - Sebum - Sute ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Sabere · 170 m - Pincheminkami · 138 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Birim Extension Forest Reserve - Birim 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 South and the best time to visit In Birim South, 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 South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Achiase Health Center · Birim South 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.88572&mlon=-1.00590#map=17/5.88572/-1.00590) Bank GCB Bank · Birim Central Municipal 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92298&mlon=-0.98876#map=17/5.92298/-0.98876) Petrol pump Shell · Birim Central Municipal 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92177&mlon=-0.98928#map=17/5.92177/-0.98928) Hotel Green Pearl Hotel · Birim Central Municipal 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.90793&mlon=-0.98935#map=17/5.90793/-0.98935) School Akim Swedru Senior High School · Birim South 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.88897&mlon=-1.02499#map=17/5.88897/-1.02499) College Foso College Of Education · Assin Fosu 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68353&mlon=-1.26452#map=17/5.68353/-1.26452) Police station Divisional Police Headquarters · Assin Fosu 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69742&mlon=-1.27750#map=17/5.69742/-1.27750) 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 South Places mapped inside Birim South in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Schools8 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 North - 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 South?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Birim South?35,654 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Birim South?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Birim South?About 114 people per km² - What borders Birim South?Achiase, Adansi South, Akyem Mansa, Asene Akroso Manso, Assin North and Birim Central Municipal - What is there to see in Birim South?Takwahene's Palace, Otwereso Chief Palace - What time zone is Birim South in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Birim South?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Birim South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Birim South?47 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Birim South?Settlements lie between 97 m and 194 m - What is the highest point in Birim South?Sabere (170 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Birim South?November to February and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Birim South?Achiase Health Center, about 3.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Birim South?GCB Bank, about 5.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Birim South?Shell, about 5.0 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Birim South?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Birim South?GH0614 (OCHA common operational dataset)