# Kwahu South District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Eastern Region 

# Kwahu South

Kwahu South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **80,358 people** in 2021 on 796 km² (about 101 per km²). Its main town is Mpraeso. 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 80,358people (2021)
- 796km²
- 36mapped services
- 462 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kwahu South?

Kwahu South had an estimated **80,358 people** in 2021 — 2.7% of Eastern Region, 177th of 260 districts. There are 1,081 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 796 km², that is about **101 people per km²**, 182nd of 260 districts.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% 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 ****9,475**

5–9 ****9,757**

10–14 ****8,902**

15–19 ****10,484**

20–24 ****6,387**

25–29 ****5,222**

30–34 ****5,154**

35–39 ****4,577**

40–44 ****3,641**

45–49 ****3,290**

50–54 ****2,828**

55–59 ****2,604**

60–64 ****2,453**

65–69 ****1,698**

70–74 ****1,293**

75–79 ****892**

80–84 ****762**

85–89 ****443**

90–94 ****262**

95+ ****234**

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

## Where is Kwahu South?

Kwahu South 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 North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-north/), [Kwahu Afram Plains South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-south/), [Kwahu East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-east/) and [Kwahu West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-west/). By area it is the 97th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.2% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Kwahu South is about 127 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 70 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.6277° N, 0.5913° 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 South

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kwahu South: 2 castles and forts; 1 waterfall.

- Chief's Palace · castle or fort
- Twenedurase Palace · castle or fort
- Oworobong waterfall · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Kwahu South

- Oku Abena waterfall · waterfall, Kwahu East13 km
- Missionaries 1876-1976 · monument, Kwahu East18 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 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi111 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra123 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 06:05, sunset around 17:49).

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 South

Open gazetteers list **75 villages, towns and localities** in Kwahu South. The largest with a recorded population: Mpraeso (9,007). Settlements here lie between about 87 m and 566 m above sea level (median 462 m).

- Abenaboma
- Abisu
- Abisu No.1
- Abisu No.2
- Aboamakurom
- Abowam
- Adahoma
- Adakyi
- Adarkwaa
- Adawso
- Amangoase
- Ammaboamakuraa
- Ampam
- Ankoma
- Ankuma
- Apesika
- Asakraka
- Asikam
- Asikaman
- Asuboni
- Atibie
- Atibiekuma
- Atobiase
- Awiesu
- Batoo
- Bediakokurom
- Bepong
- Bokuruwa
- Bukuruwa
- Dakolo
- Damso
- Dobidi
- Framasi
- Kakyireakuraa
- Kayira
- Kofinyinakurom
- Koo Britwum
- Krobo
- Kwadukro
- Kwaduoasantekurom
- Kwahu Amanforom
- Kwahu Asakraka
- Kwahu Kotoso
- Kwahu Obo
- Kwahu Tafo
- Manfe
- Mansohwediem
- Miaso
- Mpraeso
- Nchinichini
- New Worobon
- Nfomen
- Nketepa
- Nkyenenkyene
- Nsutamu
- Nteso
- Obo
- Obomen
- Obomeng
- Odumase
- Oframase
- Okragyei
- Okrajei
- Osuaban Worobon
- Osubanso
- Pitiko
- Sikamu
- Takwa
- Tarkwa
- Twenedurase
- Twewa
- Twewaa
- Twindorasi
- Yaw Pare
- Yawmmariakuraa

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 South

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Asebu
- Asuboni
- Emia
- Nchenechene
- Osubin
- Oyerasu
- Sutari
- Worobong

### Hills and mountains

6 hills; 3 mountains.

- Ejuanema · 767 m
- Demuni · 704 m
- Bababi · 567 m
- Bisia · 505 m
- Tutuojiram · 483 m
- Pai · 475 m
- Buruku · 409 m
- Obotantia · 398 m
- Oboja · 385 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Abisu Forest Reserve
- Northern Scarp East 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 South and the best time to visit

In Kwahu South, 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 South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Asakraka Clinic · Kwahu South 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63218&mlon=-0.68458#map=17/6.63218/-0.68458) 

Bank Absa · Kwahu West 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.55309&mlon=-0.76501#map=17/6.55309/-0.76501) 

Petrol pump Jusbro · Kwahu South 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59757&mlon=-0.72485#map=17/6.59757/-0.72485) 

Hotel Dong Bang Hotel · Kwahu South 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63351&mlon=-0.68446#map=17/6.63351/-0.68446) 

School Roman Catholic Primary School · Kwahu South 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59527&mlon=-0.55829#map=17/6.59527/-0.55829) 

College Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education · Kwahu East 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.66627&mlon=-0.73968#map=17/6.66627/-0.73968) 

Police station New Jejeti Police Station · Atiwa East 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47446&mlon=-0.65269#map=17/6.47446/-0.65269) 

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 South

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels3
- Schools26
- 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 East
- 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 South?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kwahu South?80,358 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kwahu South?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kwahu South?About 101 people per km²
- What borders Kwahu South?Atiwa East, Fanteakwa North, Kwahu Afram Plains South, Kwahu East and Kwahu West
- What is there to see in Kwahu South?Chief's Palace, Oworobong waterfall, Twenedurase Palace
- What time zone is Kwahu South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kwahu South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kwahu South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kwahu South?75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kwahu South?Settlements lie between 87 m and 566 m
- What is the highest point in Kwahu South?Ejuanema (767 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kwahu South?November to January, March to April and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kwahu South?Asakraka Clinic, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kwahu South?Absa, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kwahu South?Jusbro, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kwahu South?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kwahu South?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kwahu South?GH0622 (OCHA common operational dataset)