# Fanteakwa North District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-north/ District · Eastern Region # Fanteakwa North Fanteakwa North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **56,987 people** in 2021 on 837 km² (about 68 per km²). 63 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 56,987people (2021) - 837km² - 2mapped services - 308 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Fanteakwa North? Fanteakwa North had an estimated **56,987 people** in 2021 — 1.9% of Eastern Region, 230th of 260 districts. There are 975 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 837 km², that is about **68 people per km²**, 211th of 260 districts. 35.2% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% 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 70 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,628** 5–9 ****6,929** 10–14 ****6,502** 15–19 ****6,034** 20–24 ****4,501** 25–29 ****4,182** 30–34 ****3,972** 35–39 ****3,616** 40–44 ****3,019** 45–49 ****2,509** 50–54 ****2,236** 55–59 ****1,853** 60–64 ****1,687** 65–69 ****1,079** 70–74 ****851** 75–79 ****527** 80–84 ****384** 85–89 ****291** 90–94 ****104** 95+ ****83** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Fanteakwa North? Fanteakwa North lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Atiwa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-east/), [Fanteakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/), [Kwahu Afram Plains South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-south/), [Kwahu South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-south/) and [Upper Manya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-manya/). By area it is the 91st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.4% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Fanteakwa North is about 106 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 46 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.4984° N, 0.3636° 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 Fanteakwa North OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Fanteakwa North: 1 attraction. - Arthurs place · attraction ### Nearby, outside Fanteakwa North - Oworobong waterfall · waterfall, Kwahu South19 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: Fanteakwa 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 - Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra102 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi138 km ### Nearest railway station Bosuso (Fanteakwa South), about 23 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:04, sunset around 17:48). 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 Fanteakwa North Open gazetteers list **63 villages, towns and localities** in Fanteakwa North. The largest with a recorded population: Begoro (29,516). Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 534 m above sea level (median 308 m). - Aboabo - Abuoso - Aburaso - Adukrom No.2 - Adyakwa - Afotom - Agenamamena - Aketswia - Akoase - Akradako - Akumeso - Amahamaso - Amate - Amotare - Apaam - Asrebuso - Asuboi - Asuogya - Asuyereye - Ayekofi - Begoro - Bisibo - Bosotwe - Brako - Danam - Dedeso - Dedeso No. 10 - Dedeso Wireko Number 1 - Dedeso Wireko Number 2 - Dominase - Dorminase - Dunkuase - Emiawa - Emon - Feyiase - Gyaman - Gyeduakoro - Hyewoden - Kobio - Kronkoso - Kumfere - Kuradaso - Kwanta - Kwasilabi - Mesea - Meyewa - Mpanum - Napanua - New Dorminase - Nsutem - Ntanowam - Nteso - Obooho - Odawminasi - Odede - Odotom - Onuku - Onyinase - Pamplamatin - Petefuo - Sukuma - Tadieso - Yokporm 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 Fanteakwa North Named natural and historic features inside Fanteakwa North, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Amunfuesu - Amutade - Dede ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Akwawa · 711 m - Kokoradanso · 473 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Dede Forest Reserve - Worobong 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 Fanteakwa North and the best time to visit In Fanteakwa North, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,271 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (194 mm) and the driest Jan (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, March to April and August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 18 Feb 28 42 Mar 28 96 Apr 27 108 May 26 146 Jun 25 194 Jul 24 139 Aug 25 85 Sep 25 168 Oct 25 187 Nov 26 71 Dec 26 18 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Fanteakwa North Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Asesewa Government Hospital · Upper Manya 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.40172&mlon=-0.14663#map=17/6.40172/-0.14663) Bank Adonten Community Bank · Atiwa East 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38260&mlon=-0.55078#map=17/6.38260/-0.55078) Petrol pump Goil · Fanteakwa North 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38923&mlon=-0.37355#map=17/6.38923/-0.37355) Hotel Linda Dor Hotel · Fanteakwa South 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29120&mlon=-0.47441#map=17/6.29120/-0.47441) School Presbyterian Senior High School, Begoro · Fanteakwa North 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36719&mlon=-0.36142#map=17/6.36719/-0.36142) College Bunso college · Abuakwa North 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28245&mlon=-0.46049#map=17/6.28245/-0.46049) Police station Ghana Police Service Anyinam · Atiwa East 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36863&mlon=-0.50804#map=17/6.36863/-0.50804) 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 Fanteakwa North Places mapped inside Fanteakwa North in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools1 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 - Denkyembour - 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 Fanteakwa North?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Fanteakwa North?56,987 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Fanteakwa North?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Fanteakwa North?About 68 people per km² - What borders Fanteakwa North?Atiwa East, Fanteakwa South, Kwahu Afram Plains South, Kwahu South and Upper Manya - What is there to see in Fanteakwa North?Arthurs place - What time zone is Fanteakwa North in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Fanteakwa North?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Fanteakwa North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Fanteakwa North?63 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Fanteakwa North?Settlements lie between 75 m and 534 m - What is the highest point in Fanteakwa North?Akwawa (711 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Fanteakwa North?November to January, March to April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Fanteakwa North?Asesewa Government Hospital, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Fanteakwa North?Adonten Community Bank, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Fanteakwa North?Goil, about 12 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Fanteakwa North?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Fanteakwa North?GH0616 (OCHA common operational dataset)