# Lower Manya District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/lower-manya/

District · Eastern Region 

# Lower Manya

Lower Manya is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **121,478 people** in 2021 on 305 km² (about 399 per km²). 73 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 61 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 121,478people (2021)
- 305km²
- 61mapped services
- 65 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Lower Manya?

Lower Manya had an estimated **121,478 people** in 2021 — 4.2% of Eastern Region, 92nd of 260 districts. There are 1,144 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 305 km², that is about **399 people per km²**, 63rd of 260 districts.

30.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% 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 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****11,711**

5–9 ****12,428**

10–14 ****12,668**

15–19 ****15,956**

20–24 ****11,716**

25–29 ****10,391**

30–34 ****9,919**

35–39 ****8,417**

40–44 ****6,155**

45–49 ****4,936**

50–54 ****3,919**

55–59 ****3,340**

60–64 ****2,985**

65–69 ****2,117**

70–74 ****1,733**

75–79 ****1,136**

80–84 ****920**

85–89 ****570**

90–94 ****247**

95+ ****214**

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

## Where is Lower Manya?

Lower Manya lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Asuogyaman](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asuogyaman/), [North Tongu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/north-tongu/), [Shai Osudoku](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/shai-osudoku/), [Upper Manya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-manya/) and [Yilo Krobo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/yilo-krobo/). By area it is the 191st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.6% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Lower Manya is about 75 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 28 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.2125° N, 0.0406° 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 Lower Manya

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Lower Manya: 1 attraction.

- Cedi Beads · attraction

### Nearby, outside Lower Manya

- market and taxi station · attraction, Asuogyaman12 km
- Sajuna Beach Club · beach, Asuogyaman14 km
- Huhunya Waterfalls · attraction, Yilo Krobo16 km
- Akaa Falls · attraction, Yilo Krobo18 km
- Mount Krobo · attraction, Yilo Krobo18 km
- Asenema waterfall · waterfall, Okere19 km
- Boti Waterfalls · attraction, Yilo Krobo20 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: Lower Manya

- 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) · Accra69 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé143 km

### Nearest railway station

Kpong Train Station (Lower Manya), about 12 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:02, 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 Lower Manya

Open gazetteers list **73 villages, towns and localities** in Lower Manya. Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 327 m above sea level (median 65 m).

- Abombanya
- Abotia
- Abudi
- Adome
- Agomanya
- Agomaya
- Aibon
- Aimaso
- Ajenakonawpie
- Akomapa
- Akomkopo
- Akosomo
- Akoto
- Akuse
- Amedika
- Anomakor
- Apla
- Asiti
- Ayemesu
- Begoro
- Blikatako
- Busakope
- Dadehnovinya
- Dakekome
- Domeabra
- Donwam
- Gyakiti
- Gzekite
- Hlum
- Jowainia
- Kobose
- Kokunuru
- Kpesi
- Kpom
- Kpong
- Krobo
- Kwajoenya
- Kwenu
- Latriku
- Lolonyo
- Madaam
- Madam
- Mampon
- Manyukpowuno
- Mayakpongunor
- Noaso
- Nobochu
- Nuaso
- Oborpa
- Odonaw
- Odornor
- Odugbarisi
- Odumase
- Odumasi
- Ofonsa
- Ofonsi
- Okpesi
- Okwenya
- Okwidom
- Pawmpawmnya
- Pochenu
- Poyonu
- Sapaw
- Sapor
- Togome
- Tohunya
- Tomekpe
- Trawa
- Tuklue
- Woekpe
- Yeniama
- Yokuyim
- Yukunu

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 Lower Manya

Named natural and historic features inside Lower Manya, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Okwe
- Pawmpawm

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Yongwa · 445 m
- Bana Hill · 201 m
- Yuaga · 193 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.

- Aboben Hill Forest Reserve
- Afram Bukunaw Shelterbelt Forest Reserve
- Sapawsu 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 Lower Manya and the best time to visit

In Lower Manya, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,163 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (182 mm) and the driest Jan (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, March to April and July to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 18 

Feb 28 38 

Mar 28 93 

Apr 27 115 

May 27 159 

Jun 25 182 

Jul 24 118 

Aug 24 68 

Sep 25 141 

Oct 26 157 

Nov 27 56 

Dec 27 18 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lower Manya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Saint Martin D Porres Hostital · Lower Manya 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.14444&mlon=0.01480#map=17/6.14444/0.01480) 

Bank Manya Krobo Rural Bank, Odumase Krobo · Lower Manya 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15179&mlon=0.01895#map=17/6.15179/0.01895) 

ATM Absa ATM · Yilo Krobo 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10759&mlon=-0.01189#map=17/6.10759/-0.01189) 

Petrol pump Onyxma · Lower Manya 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.17729&mlon=-0.08631#map=17/6.17729/-0.08631) 

Hotel AYLOS BAY Resort · Lower Manya 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.16667&mlon=-0.05000#map=17/6.16667/-0.05000) 

Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) 

School Bukunor School · Upper Manya 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22862&mlon=-0.10488#map=17/6.22862/-0.10488) 

College Mount Mary College of Education · Yilo Krobo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.11548&mlon=-0.01600#map=17/6.11548/-0.01600) 

Police station New Police Station · Lower Manya 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.14329&mlon=0.00674#map=17/6.14329/0.00674) 

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 Lower Manya

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks3
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps15
- Hotels7
- Schools18
- Colleges and universities3
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants2
- Police stations3

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 South
- Kwahu West
- 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 Lower Manya?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Lower Manya?121,478 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lower Manya?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lower Manya?About 399 people per km²
- What borders Lower Manya?Asuogyaman, North Tongu, Shai Osudoku, Upper Manya and Yilo Krobo
- What is there to see in Lower Manya?Cedi Beads
- What time zone is Lower Manya in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Lower Manya?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Lower Manya?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lower Manya?73 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lower Manya?Settlements lie between 4 m and 327 m
- What is the highest point in Lower Manya?Yongwa (445 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lower Manya?November to January, March to April and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Lower Manya?Saint Martin D Porres Hostital, about 9.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Lower Manya?Manya Krobo Rural Bank, Odumase Krobo, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Lower Manya?Absa ATM, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lower Manya?Onyxma, about 6.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Lower Manya?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Lower Manya?3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Lower Manya?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lower Manya?15 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lower Manya?GH0624 (OCHA common operational dataset)