# Kwahu East District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-east/

District · Eastern Region 

# Kwahu East

Kwahu East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **79,726 people** in 2021 on 624 km² (about 128 per km²). 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 79,726people (2021)
- 624km²
- 16mapped services
- 245 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kwahu East?

Kwahu East had an estimated **79,726 people** in 2021 — 2.7% of Eastern Region, 179th of 260 districts. There are 977 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 624 km², that is about **128 people per km²**, 138th of 260 districts.

33.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% 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 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,050**

5–9 ****9,228**

10–14 ****8,497**

15–19 ****11,854**

20–24 ****6,432**

25–29 ****5,016**

30–34 ****4,841**

35–39 ****4,500**

40–44 ****3,538**

45–49 ****3,184**

50–54 ****2,864**

55–59 ****2,517**

60–64 ****2,340**

65–69 ****1,777**

70–74 ****1,412**

75–79 ****958**

80–84 ****751**

85–89 ****525**

90–94 ****230**

95+ ****212**

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

## Where is Kwahu East?

Kwahu East lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Asante Akim North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-north/), [Asante Akim South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/ashanti/asante-akim-south/), [Kwahu Afram Plains South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-south/), [Kwahu South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-south/) and [Kwahu West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-west/). By area it is the 117th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.3% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Kwahu East is about 147 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 93 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.7308° N, 0.8100° 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 Kwahu East

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kwahu East: 1 monument; 1 waterfall.

- Oku Abena waterfall · waterfall
- Missionaries 1876-1976 · monument

### Nearby, outside Kwahu East

- Twenedurase Palace · castle or fort, Kwahu South14 km
- Chief's Palace · castle or fort, Kwahu South14 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: Kwahu East

- 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi86 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra144 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:50).

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 East

Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Kwahu East. Settlements here lie between about 109 m and 593 m above sea level (median 245 m).

- Abene
- Abetifi
- Abetim
- Aboachi
- Abokyikurom
- Abotriansa
- Abuam
- Adehemamota
- Adontekurom
- Aduamoa
- Aduhema
- Adunkwae
- Aferikurom
- Afi 1
- Afi 2
- Afini
- Agyakwa Kwahu
- Agyekum
- Agyenowa
- Ahinase
- Ahinasi
- Ahodwo
- Akokobenom
- Akuaakurom
- Akurakurom
- Akwaboa
- Akwaseho
- Akwasidadie
- Akwasu
- Ameyaw
- Apeakurom
- Aprahwen
- Asabeaso
- Aseeso
- Asempaneye
- Asikaman
- Asikan
- Asikuma
- Asubone
- Asumesu
- Ataniata
- Ateneata
- Aterekan
- Atuobikurom
- Banka
- Bebua
- Besease
- Birewu
- Birifa Onyenso
- Bisiasi
- Boama
- Boboohe
- Bonkrase
- Brafoa Kwahu
- Brenadi
- Dadeaso
- Deaku
- Donkorkurom
- Dwerebease
- Fomangkuma
- Fwefwe
- Gyenikurom
- Howhasi
- Hweehwee
- Hyewohoden
- Kofidede
- Kontompa
- Koratena
- Kwabenabuo
- Kwahu Nkwatia
- Kwahu Pepease
- Kwahu Praso
- Kwahu Praso No.1
- Kwahu Praso No.2
- Kwaku Oben
- Kwaku Yeboah
- Kwakurukurom
- Kwameanson
- Mamfi
- Mepeasem
- Mframa
- Mirekukurom
- Muramura
- Nkawkawsem
- Nkroakan
- Nkwantanang
- Nkwatia
- Nkyenekyene
- Nsareye
- Obimma
- Oboakyi
- Oboyan 1
- Oboyan 2
- Oboyani
- Odumkurom
- Onakwa
- Onwana
- Onyenso
- Onyimso
- Osuben
- Osubeng
- Pepiasi
- Sada
- Sadang
- Sempoakurom
- Sukwa
- Sumenakese
- Suwura
- Suwuro
- Yaw Dente
- Yawbadoo

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 East

Named natural and historic features inside Kwahu East, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Agusu
- Onyim
- Subri

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains; 3 hills.

- Humahu · 661 m
- Obranshiei · 659 m
- Patawotuo · 621 m
- Chinchira · 604 m
- Jurebi · 583 m
- Obopachen · 575 m
- Mrenfi · 469 m
- Amprajei · 302 m
- Bisima · 295 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Northern Scarp West 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 Kwahu East and the best time to visit

In Kwahu East, 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 Kwahu East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Asakraka Clinic · Kwahu South 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63218&mlon=-0.68458#map=17/6.63218/-0.68458) 

Bank ADB · Kwahu West 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.55364&mlon=-0.77029#map=17/6.55364/-0.77029) 

Petrol pump Petroland · Kwahu West 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59907&mlon=-0.84099#map=17/6.59907/-0.84099) 

Hotel Rock City Hotel · Kwahu East 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61682&mlon=-0.74102#map=17/6.61682/-0.74102) 

School Abetifi Technical Institute · Kwahu East 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.67024&mlon=-0.75594#map=17/6.67024/-0.75594) 

College Presby University College,Kwahu Abetifi · Kwahu East 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.67628&mlon=-0.74480#map=17/6.67628/-0.74480) 

Police station Ghana Police Service District Headquarters & Central Police Station Nkawkaw · Kwahu West 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.55363&mlon=-0.76808#map=17/6.55363/-0.76808) 

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 East

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

- Hotels1
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities3
- Restaurants2

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 North
- Kwahu Afram Plains South
- 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 East?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kwahu East?79,726 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kwahu East?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kwahu East?About 128 people per km²
- What borders Kwahu East?Asante Akim North, Asante Akim South, Kwahu Afram Plains South, Kwahu South and Kwahu West
- What is there to see in Kwahu East?Missionaries 1876-1976, Oku Abena waterfall
- What time zone is Kwahu East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kwahu East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kwahu East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kwahu East?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kwahu East?Settlements lie between 109 m and 593 m
- What is the highest point in Kwahu East?Humahu (661 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kwahu East?November to January, March to April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kwahu East?Asakraka Clinic, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kwahu East?ADB, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kwahu East?Petroland, about 15 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kwahu East?GH0621 (OCHA common operational dataset)