# Okere District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/okere/ District · Eastern Region # Okere Okere is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **51,675 people** in 2021 on 307 km² (about 168 per km²). 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 51,675people (2021) - 307km² - 21mapped services - 196 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Okere? Okere had an estimated **51,675 people** in 2021 — 1.8% of Eastern Region, 242nd of 260 districts. There are 1,102 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 307 km², that is about **168 people per km²**, 120th of 260 districts. 33.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% 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 68 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,682** 5–9 ****5,540** 10–14 ****5,846** 15–19 ****6,742** 20–24 ****4,021** 25–29 ****3,646** 30–34 ****3,225** 35–39 ****3,181** 40–44 ****2,579** 45–49 ****2,244** 50–54 ****1,880** 55–59 ****1,640** 60–64 ****1,533** 65–69 ****1,132** 70–74 ****958** 75–79 ****612** 80–84 ****564** 85–89 ****326** 90–94 ****174** 95+ ****150** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Okere? Okere lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Akwapem North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akwapem-north/), [New Juaben South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-south-municipal/), [Shai Osudoku](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/shai-osudoku/) and [Yilo Krobo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/yilo-krobo/). By area it is the 190th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.6% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Okere is about 54 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 16 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.0404° N, 0.1279° 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 Okere OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Okere: 1 waterfall. - Asenema waterfall · waterfall ### Nearby, outside Okere - Jubilee Cocoa Farm · monument, Akwapem North14 km - Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm · monument, Akwapem North14 km - Huhunya Waterfalls · attraction, Yilo Krobo15 km - Department of Parks and Gardens · theme park, New Juaben South Municipal17 km - Akaa Falls · attraction, Yilo Krobo17 km - Cedi Beads · attraction, Lower Manya19 km - 3 in 1 Palm Tree · attraction, Yilo Krobo19 km - Umbrella Rock · attraction, Yilo Krobo19 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: Okere - 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) · Accra49 km - Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé153 km ### Nearest railway station Koforidua (New Juaben South Municipal), about 16 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46) 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 Okere Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Okere. Settlements here lie between about 110 m and 446 m above sea level (median 196 m). - Abenawia - Abertima - Aboma - Adukrom - Akode - Akuni - Amafrom Akwapim - Amahi - Amanor - Amanprobi - Apirede - Asaman - Asasekorkor - Asenema - Aserima - Aseseeso - Asesieso - Asukawkaw - Awukugua - Aza - Bari Nkwanta - Bepowasi - Beware - Bewasi - Chum - Dawu - Dewu Asaman - Efiefi - Kobokobo - Kokofa - Kokofakesi - Kokofakitiwa - Konko - Kormsdzi - Kurutiase - Kwabena Bekoe Akuraa - Kwadwokurom - Kwamante - Kwaw Darko - Kweku Mensa - Lakpa - Meta - Namusi - Nkyenoa - Nsutam - Ntiamoa - Ntronan - Nyawonsu - Nyensi - Okrakwadwo - Okrakwajo - Onyamebekyere - Otareso - Owiredu - Safo - Tio-tio - Twumguaso 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 Okere Named natural and historic features inside Okere, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Niensi 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 Okere and the best time to visit In Okere, 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 Okere Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Yilo Krobo District Hospital · Okere 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.07000&mlon=-0.02931#map=17/6.07000/-0.02931) Bank Akwapim Rural Bank · Okere 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.01529&mlon=-0.07786#map=17/6.01529/-0.07786) ATM Absa ATM · New Juaben South Municipal 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06202&mlon=-0.25714#map=17/6.06202/-0.25714) Petrol pump Infin · Okere 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.00077&mlon=-0.08130#map=17/6.00077/-0.08130) Hotel Villadora Resort · Akwapem North 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96761&mlon=-0.09998#map=17/5.96761/-0.09998) Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) School J. G. Knol Vocational/Technical Institute · Okere 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.02689&mlon=-0.08113#map=17/6.02689/-0.08113) College Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong · Akwapem North 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98039&mlon=-0.09068#map=17/5.98039/-0.09068) Police station Police Post · Okere 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.01065&mlon=-0.05347#map=17/6.01065/-0.05347) 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 Okere Places mapped inside Okere in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels2 - Schools10 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants2 - 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 North Municipal - New Juaben South Municipal - Nsawam Adoagyiri - Suhum Municipal - Upper Manya - Upper West Akim - West Akim - Yilo Krobo ## Quick answers - Where is Okere?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Okere?51,675 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Okere?About 23 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Okere?About 168 people per km² - What borders Okere?Akwapem North, New Juaben South Municipal, Shai Osudoku and Yilo Krobo - What is there to see in Okere?Asenema waterfall - What time zone is Okere in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Okere?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Okere?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Okere?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Okere?Settlements lie between 110 m and 446 m - What is the best time to visit Okere?November to January, March to April and July to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Okere?Yilo Krobo District Hospital, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Okere?Akwapim Rural Bank, about 6.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Okere?Absa ATM, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Okere?Infin, about 6.8 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Okere?1 mapped - How many banks are in Okere?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Okere?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Okere?GH0628 (OCHA common operational dataset)