# Fanteakwa South District, Eastern Region – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/ District · Eastern Region # Fanteakwa South Fanteakwa South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **54,634 people** in 2021 on 262 km² (about 208 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 54,634people (2021) - 262km² - 23mapped services - 216 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Fanteakwa South? Fanteakwa South had an estimated **54,634 people** in 2021 — 1.9% of Eastern Region, 236th of 260 districts. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 262 km², that is about **208 people per km²**, 106th of 260 districts. 33.2% 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 64 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,117** 5–9 ****6,211** 10–14 ****5,829** 15–19 ****6,105** 20–24 ****4,772** 25–29 ****4,487** 30–34 ****4,092** 35–39 ****3,602** 40–44 ****2,698** 45–49 ****2,314** 50–54 ****2,013** 55–59 ****1,727** 60–64 ****1,513** 65–69 ****1,093** 70–74 ****808** 75–79 ****498** 80–84 ****378** 85–89 ****211** 90–94 ****99** 95+ ****67** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Fanteakwa South? Fanteakwa South lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Abuakwa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-north/), [Abuakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-south/), [Atiwa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-east/), [Atiwa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-west/), [Fanteakwa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-north/), [Upper Manya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-manya/) and [Yilo Krobo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/yilo-krobo/). By area it is the 198th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.4% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Fanteakwa South is about 92 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 31 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.3715° N, 0.3117° 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 South ### Nearby, outside Fanteakwa South - Arthurs place · attraction, Fanteakwa North14 km - Tafo Ati Ahenfie · castle or fort, Abuakwa North18 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 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) · Accra87 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi146 km ### Nearest railway station Bosuso (Fanteakwa South), about 14 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, 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 2026-11-03](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 South Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Fanteakwa South. The largest with a recorded population: Saman (9,000). Settlements here lie between about 198 m and 410 m above sea level (median 216 m). - Abompe - Adjeikrom - Adokurom - Aiyesu - Ajayekrom - Bakan - Bepoase - Bopoasi - Bosuso - Dome - Dwenase - Ehiamankyene - Fankyeneko - Gyampomani - Jimpomani - Juaso - Kplade - New Nsutam - Nsuapem - Nsutam - Old Bososo - Osino - Pempemso - Saamang - Saman 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 South Named natural and historic features inside Fanteakwa South, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Yayo ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Yaya · 673 m - Nsuta · 591 m - Aiyesu · 548 m 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 South and the best time to visit In Fanteakwa South, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,205 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (178 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, April and August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 16 Feb 29 35 Mar 28 84 Apr 28 104 May 27 140 Jun 26 178 Jul 25 150 Aug 25 98 Sep 26 173 Oct 26 160 Nov 27 50 Dec 27 17 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Fanteakwa South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital New Tafo Government Hospital · Abuakwa North 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23082&mlon=-0.36604#map=17/6.23082/-0.36604) Bank Adonten Community Bank Ltd · Abuakwa North 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22247&mlon=-0.36530#map=17/6.22247/-0.36530) ATM Access Bank · New Juaben South Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09681&mlon=-0.25546#map=17/6.09681/-0.25546) Petrol pump Goil · Fanteakwa North 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38923&mlon=-0.37355#map=17/6.38923/-0.37355) Hotel New Leaders Hotel and Event Centre · Abuakwa North 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24615&mlon=-0.38092#map=17/6.24615/-0.38092) Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) School Presbyterian Senior High School, Begoro · Fanteakwa North 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36719&mlon=-0.36142#map=17/6.36719/-0.36142) College Bunso college · Abuakwa North 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28245&mlon=-0.46049#map=17/6.28245/-0.46049) Police station Osino Police Station · Fanteakwa South 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34310&mlon=-0.48160#map=17/6.34310/-0.48160) 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 South Places mapped inside Fanteakwa South in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels2 - Schools3 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants5 - 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 North - Birim South - Denkyembour - Fanteakwa North - 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 South?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Fanteakwa South?54,634 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Fanteakwa South?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Fanteakwa South?About 208 people per km² - What borders Fanteakwa South?Abuakwa North, Abuakwa South, Atiwa East, Atiwa West, Fanteakwa North, Upper Manya and Yilo Krobo - What is there to see in Fanteakwa South?Arthurs place, Tafo Ati Ahenfie - What time zone is Fanteakwa South in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Fanteakwa South?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Fanteakwa South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Fanteakwa South?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Fanteakwa South?Settlements lie between 198 m and 410 m - What is the highest point in Fanteakwa South?Yaya (673 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Fanteakwa South?November to January, April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Fanteakwa South?New Tafo Government Hospital, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Fanteakwa South?Adonten Community Bank Ltd, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Fanteakwa South?Access Bank, about 31 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Fanteakwa South?Goil, about 7.1 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Fanteakwa South?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Fanteakwa South?GH0617 (OCHA common operational dataset)