# New Juaben North Municipal District, Eastern Region – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-north-municipal/ District · Eastern Region # New Juaben North Municipal New Juaben North Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **93,201 people** in 2021 on 105 km² (about 884 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 93,201people (2021) - 105km² - 27mapped services - 186 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in New Juaben North Municipal? New Juaben North Municipal had an estimated **93,201 people** in 2021 — 3.2% of Eastern Region, 145th of 260 districts. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 105 km², that is about **884 people per km²**, 46th of 260 districts. 28.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% 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 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,834** 5–9 ****8,841** 10–14 ****8,995** 15–19 ****14,387** 20–24 ****8,571** 25–29 ****7,875** 30–34 ****7,327** 35–39 ****6,629** 40–44 ****5,063** 45–49 ****3,976** 50–54 ****3,050** 55–59 ****2,492** 60–64 ****2,457** 65–69 ****1,675** 70–74 ****1,195** 75–79 ****690** 80–84 ****555** 85–89 ****345** 90–94 ****134** 95+ ****110** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is New Juaben North Municipal? New Juaben North Municipal lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Abuakwa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-north/), [Abuakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-south/), [New Juaben South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-south-municipal/), [Suhum Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/suhum-municipal/) and [Yilo Krobo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/yilo-krobo/). By area it is the 227th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.6% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of New Juaben North Municipal is about 67 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 8.5 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.1445° N, 0.3165° 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 New Juaben North Municipal ### Nearby, outside New Juaben North Municipal - Department of Parks and Gardens · theme park, New Juaben South Municipal8.0 km - Tafo Ati Ahenfie · castle or fort, Abuakwa North9.8 km - 3 in 1 Palm Tree · attraction, Yilo Krobo11 km - Umbrella Rock · attraction, Yilo Krobo11 km - Boti Waterfalls · attraction, Yilo Krobo12 km - Palace · castle or fort, Abuakwa South12 km - Akaa Falls · attraction, Yilo Krobo14 km - Huhunya Waterfalls · attraction, Yilo Krobo15 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: New Juaben North Municipal - 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) · Accra62 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi154 km ### Nearest railway station Koforidua (New Juaben South Municipal), about 8.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, 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 New Juaben North Municipal Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in New Juaben North Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 165 m and 211 m above sea level (median 186 m). - Akodum - Amanfro - Asokore - Asokori - Bediesi - Effiduase - Jumapo - Kofikurom - Mpaem - Oyoko - Suhien - Suhyen 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 New Juaben North Municipal Named natural and historic features inside New Juaben North Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Afene ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Obodan · 488 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 New Juaben North Municipal and the best time to visit In New Juaben North Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,314 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (205 mm) and the driest Jan (21 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 21 Feb 28 47 Mar 27 108 Apr 27 121 May 26 166 Jun 25 205 Jul 24 125 Aug 24 70 Sep 25 154 Oct 25 194 Nov 26 81 Dec 26 21 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from New Juaben North Municipal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital St Joseph's Orthopedic Hospital · New Juaben North Municipal 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10119&mlon=-0.27323#map=17/6.10119/-0.27323) Bank Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank · New Juaben North Municipal 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.11560&mlon=-0.27114#map=17/6.11560/-0.27114) ATM UMB Bank · New Juaben South Municipal 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09482&mlon=-0.25991#map=17/6.09482/-0.25991) Petrol pump Top Oil · New Juaben North Municipal 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15603&mlon=-0.29668#map=17/6.15603/-0.29668) Hotel Rosamay Guest House. Suhyen · New Juaben North Municipal 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15979&mlon=-0.29867#map=17/6.15979/-0.29867) Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) School Oyoko Methodist Senior High School · New Juaben North Municipal 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.14178&mlon=-0.28949#map=17/6.14178/-0.28949) College All Nations University · New Juaben North Municipal 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10943&mlon=-0.30224#map=17/6.10943/-0.30224) Police station Effiduase Police Station · New Juaben North Municipal 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10485&mlon=-0.26735#map=17/6.10485/-0.26735) 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 New Juaben North Municipal Places mapped inside New Juaben North Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels4 - Schools5 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants3 - Police stations1 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 - Lower Manya - New Juaben South Municipal - Nsawam Adoagyiri - Okere - Suhum Municipal - Upper Manya - Upper West Akim - West Akim - Yilo Krobo ## Quick answers - Where is New Juaben North Municipal?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of New Juaben North Municipal?93,201 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in New Juaben North Municipal?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of New Juaben North Municipal?About 884 people per km² - What borders New Juaben North Municipal?Abuakwa North, Abuakwa South, New Juaben South Municipal, Suhum Municipal and Yilo Krobo - What is there to see in New Juaben North Municipal?Department of Parks and Gardens, Tafo Ati Ahenfie, 3 in 1 Palm Tree, Umbrella Rock - What time zone is New Juaben North Municipal in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in New Juaben North Municipal?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in New Juaben North Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in New Juaben North Municipal?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of New Juaben North Municipal?Settlements lie between 165 m and 211 m - What is the highest point in New Juaben North Municipal?Obodan (488 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit New Juaben North Municipal?November to March and August - Where is the nearest hospital to New Juaben North Municipal?St Joseph's Orthopedic Hospital, about 6.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to New Juaben North Municipal?Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank, about 6.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to New Juaben North Municipal?UMB Bank, about 8.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to New Juaben North Municipal?Top Oil, about 2.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in New Juaben North Municipal?2 mapped - How many banks are in New Juaben North Municipal?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in New Juaben North Municipal?8 mapped - What is the P-code of New Juaben North Municipal?GH0625 (OCHA common operational dataset)