# Kwahu Afram Plains North District, Eastern Region – Villages

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District · Eastern Region 

# Kwahu Afram Plains North

Kwahu Afram Plains North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **66,555 people** in 2021 on 2,342 km² (about 28 per km²). 45 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 66,555people (2021)
- 2,342km²
- 25mapped services
- 121 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kwahu Afram Plains North?

Kwahu Afram Plains North had an estimated **66,555 people** in 2021 — 2.3% of Eastern Region, 211th of 260 districts. There are 871 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 2,342 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 246th of 260 districts.

38.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,160**

5–9 ****8,828**

10–14 ****7,397**

15–19 ****7,292**

20–24 ****5,994**

25–29 ****5,129**

30–34 ****4,434**

35–39 ****4,093**

40–44 ****3,435**

45–49 ****2,875**

50–54 ****2,319**

55–59 ****1,710**

60–64 ****1,389**

65–69 ****861**

70–74 ****651**

75–79 ****372**

80–84 ****278**

85–89 ****205**

90–94 ****58**

95+ ****75**

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

## Where is Kwahu Afram Plains North?

Kwahu Afram Plains North lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Asuogyaman](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asuogyaman/), [Biakoye](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/biakoye/), [Kpando Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/kpando-municipal/), [Kwahu Afram Plains South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-south/), [North Dayi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/north-dayi/), [Sene East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/sene-east/), [South Dayi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/south-dayi/) and [Upper Manya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-manya/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 12.3% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Kwahu Afram Plains North is about 147 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 6.8683° N, 0.0226° W.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Know before you go: Kwahu Afram Plains 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) · Accra141 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé161 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:46).

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 Kwahu Afram Plains North

Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in Kwahu Afram Plains North. Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 189 m above sea level (median 121 m).

- Abankwakurom
- Abomasalafuo
- Abomasarefo
- Abotanso
- Abotanso No.1
- Abotanso No.2
- Abotanso No.3
- Abudo-kura
- Adeemra
- Adukrom
- Agordeke
- Alavanyo
- Alehele
- Amankwa Tornu
- Amankwakrom
- Anidzi
- Apeabra
- Asempaneye
- Asikasu
- Atiwulame
- Avatime
- Awunakrom
- Ayitekurom
- Chemfe
- Donkorkrom
- Gyakyiakura
- Gyegyeti
- Kaklakokope
- Kamalo
- Katakofe
- Kayera
- Kayera No.2
- Kodidi
- Kofi Nyima
- Komfoama
- Kpala
- Kubease
- Kwaekese
- Kwasikuma
- Lomnava
- Mim Kyemfere
- Obosumanu
- Odonkawkrom
- Supom
- Tiasokofe

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 Kwahu Afram Plains North

Named natural and historic features inside Kwahu Afram Plains North, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

17 rivers and streams.

- Abetinsia
- Abochire
- Ada
- Akwale
- Atakora
- Bobu
- Chemfe
- Dihimanchiri
- Ekworo-Aboma
- Fa
- Heve
- Kubesu
- Lufui
- Nyimpe
- Nyuinyui
- Sumesi
- Vutaw

### Coast and islands

3 islands.

- Basampa
- Chalale
- Kpale

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.

- Ohenebepo · 312 m
- Oboakroma · 308 m
- Obunyami · 86 m
- Bepawtia · 75 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 Kwahu Afram Plains North and the best time to visit

In Kwahu Afram Plains North, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (26 °C). About 1,277 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (202 mm) and the driest Jan (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 15 

Feb 29 33 

Mar 29 78 

Apr 28 101 

May 28 133 

Jun 26 180 

Jul 26 185 

Aug 26 132 

Sep 26 202 

Oct 26 159 

Nov 27 44 

Dec 28 15 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kwahu Afram Plains North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Donkorkrom Presbyterian Hospital · Kwahu Afram Plains North 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04864&mlon=-0.07679#map=17/7.04864/-0.07679) 

Bank Frerol Rural Bank · Kpando Municipal 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99096&mlon=0.29184#map=17/6.99096/0.29184) 

Petrol pump DONKORKROM TotalEnergies Service Station · Kwahu Afram Plains North 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04733&mlon=-0.08166#map=17/7.04733/-0.08166) 

Hotel St Michael Hotel · Kwahu Afram Plains North 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04368&mlon=-0.07996#map=17/7.04368/-0.07996) 

School Mem-Chemfre Community Senior High/Technical School · Kwahu Afram Plains North 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.93924&mlon=-0.02697#map=17/6.93924/-0.02697) 

Police station Anfoega Police Station · North Dayi 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.88135&mlon=0.27701#map=17/6.88135/0.27701) 

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 Kwahu Afram Plains North

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

- Hospitals3
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools17
- Restaurants1
- Dental clinics1

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
- Fanteakwa South
- Kwaebibirem
- 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 Kwahu Afram Plains North?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kwahu Afram Plains North?66,555 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kwahu Afram Plains North?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kwahu Afram Plains North?About 28 people per km²
- What borders Kwahu Afram Plains North?Asuogyaman, Biakoye, Kpando Municipal, Kwahu Afram Plains South, North Dayi, Sene East, South Dayi and Upper Manya
- What time zone is Kwahu Afram Plains North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kwahu Afram Plains North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kwahu Afram Plains North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kwahu Afram Plains North?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kwahu Afram Plains North?Settlements lie between 75 m and 189 m
- What is the highest point in Kwahu Afram Plains North?Ohenebepo (312 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kwahu Afram Plains North?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kwahu Afram Plains North?Donkorkrom Presbyterian Hospital, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kwahu Afram Plains North?Frerol Rural Bank, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kwahu Afram Plains North?DONKORKROM TotalEnergies Service Station, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kwahu Afram Plains North?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kwahu Afram Plains North?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kwahu Afram Plains North?GH0619 (OCHA common operational dataset)
