# Denkyembour District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/denkyembour/ District · Eastern Region # Denkyembour Denkyembour is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **77,029 people** in 2021 on 437 km² (about 176 per km²). 29 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 77,029people (2021) - 437km² - 10mapped services - 141 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Denkyembour? Denkyembour had an estimated **77,029 people** in 2021 — 2.6% of Eastern Region, 183rd of 260 districts. There are 1,034 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 437 km², that is about **176 people per km²**, 115th of 260 districts. 32.9% 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 61 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,057** 5–9 ****8,651** 10–14 ****8,597** 15–19 ****9,783** 20–24 ****6,201** 25–29 ****5,509** 30–34 ****5,095** 35–39 ****4,715** 40–44 ****3,988** 45–49 ****3,822** 50–54 ****3,485** 55–59 ****2,924** 60–64 ****2,266** 65–69 ****1,447** 70–74 ****989** 75–79 ****576** 80–84 ****417** 85–89 ****304** 90–94 ****111** 95+ ****92** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Denkyembour? Denkyembour lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Akyem Mansa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akyem-mansa/), [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Atiwa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-west/), [Birim Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/birim-central-municipal/), [Kwaebibirem](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwaebibirem/) and [West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/west-akim/). By area it is the 158th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.3% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Denkyembour is about 88 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 62 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.0564° N, 0.8149° 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 Denkyembour ### Nearby, outside Denkyembour - Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve · nature reserve, West Akim18 km - Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve · nature reserve, West Akim18 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: Denkyembour - 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) · Accra88 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi113 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 06:05, 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 Denkyembour Open gazetteers list **29 villages, towns and localities** in Denkyembour. The largest with a recorded population: Akwatia (33,784). Settlements here lie between about 119 m and 213 m above sea level (median 141 m). - Akenkase - Akikano - Akwatia - Amanforom - Anweaso - Apinaman - Apinamang - Asubone Camp - Asubone No.4 - Asuboni - Bamanase - Bawdua - Dwinase - Kokoasi - Kumanin - Kusi - Kusi Camp - Lafia - Pampetia - Sakyikurom - Soabe - Subinso - Takrowasi - Tapiramang - Tarkrosi - Topreman - Wanchi - Wenchi (New Town) - Wenchi Akim 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 Denkyembour Named natural and historic features inside Denkyembour, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Abiresu - Adenchensu - Amaw - Subin - Supong - Sushai 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 Denkyembour and the best time to visit In Denkyembour, 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 Denkyembour Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Akwatia, St. Dominic Hospital · Denkyembour 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06314&mlon=-0.80617#map=17/6.06314/-0.80617) Bank ADB · Kwaebibirem 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09631&mlon=-0.83994#map=17/6.09631/-0.83994) Petrol pump Goil · Kwaebibirem 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09236&mlon=-0.83995#map=17/6.09236/-0.83995) Hotel Diamond Palace Hotel · Denkyembour 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03786&mlon=-0.79015#map=17/6.03786/-0.79015) School St. Rose's Senior High School · Denkyembour 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03840&mlon=-0.81564#map=17/6.03840/-0.81564) College Fire Safety Training College · Abuakwa South 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12439&mlon=-0.56927#map=17/6.12439/-0.56927) Police station Anum Apapam Police Station · Ayensuano 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98466&mlon=-0.57869#map=17/5.98466/-0.57869) 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 Denkyembour Places mapped inside Denkyembour in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Hotels1 - Schools5 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 - Birim South - 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 Denkyembour?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Denkyembour?77,029 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Denkyembour?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Denkyembour?About 176 people per km² - What borders Denkyembour?Akyem Mansa, Asene Akroso Manso, Atiwa West, Birim Central Municipal, Kwaebibirem and West Akim - What is there to see in Denkyembour?Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve, Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve - What time zone is Denkyembour in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Denkyembour?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Denkyembour?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Denkyembour?29 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Denkyembour?Settlements lie between 119 m and 213 m - What is the best time to visit Denkyembour?November to March and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Denkyembour?Akwatia, St. Dominic Hospital, about 1.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Denkyembour?ADB, about 5.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Denkyembour?Goil, about 4.9 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Denkyembour?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Denkyembour?GH0615 (OCHA common operational dataset)