# Suhum Municipal District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/suhum-municipal/

District · Eastern Region 

# Suhum Municipal

Suhum Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **126,403 people** in 2021 on 359 km² (about 352 per km²). 66 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 126,403people (2021)
- 359km²
- 24mapped services
- 182 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Suhum Municipal?

Suhum Municipal had an estimated **126,403 people** in 2021 — 4.3% of Eastern Region, 81st of 260 districts. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 359 km², that is about **352 people per km²**, 73rd of 260 districts.

33.7% 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 65 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,904**

5–9 ****14,616**

10–14 ****14,090**

15–19 ****14,384**

20–24 ****10,256**

25–29 ****9,451**

30–34 ****8,905**

35–39 ****8,355**

40–44 ****6,714**

45–49 ****5,939**

50–54 ****4,972**

55–59 ****3,994**

60–64 ****3,631**

65–69 ****2,474**

70–74 ****1,781**

75–79 ****1,115**

80–84 ****856**

85–89 ****541**

90–94 ****221**

95+ ****204**

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

## Where is Suhum Municipal?

Suhum Municipal lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Abuakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-south/), [Akwapem North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akwapem-north/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [New Juaben North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-north-municipal/) and [New Juaben South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-south-municipal/). By area it is the 176th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.9% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Suhum Municipal is about 59 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 18 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.0428° N, 0.4173° 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 Suhum Municipal

### Nearby, outside Suhum Municipal

- Palace · castle or fort, Abuakwa South14 km
- Department of Parks and Gardens · theme park, New Juaben South Municipal17 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: Suhum 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) · Accra56 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi150 km

### Nearest railway station

Koforidua (New Juaben South Municipal), about 18 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 Suhum Municipal

Open gazetteers list **66 villages, towns and localities** in Suhum Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Suhum (50,610). Settlements here lie between about 105 m and 214 m above sea level (median 182 m).

- Abenabo
- Abisim Adjatey
- Adaakwa
- Adidiso
- Adumaso Trayo
- Akorabu Kukua
- Akote
- Akurabu-Kukua
- Akwadum
- Alikurom
- Amanforo
- Amanhia
- Amanyia
- Amede
- Amoyaw
- Aponapono
- Asarekurom
- Asiedu
- Atieku
- Awisam
- Bana
- Betemano
- Buko
- Dawa
- Densuso
- Gorjiase
- Gyato Mamulai
- Kofigya
- Kokosiase
- Koransang Dedewa
- Kukua
- Kuransan
- Kwabena Kumi
- Kwahia
- Kwakye
- Kwawnartey
- Mame-Donya
- Nananka
- Nankasi
- Nankese
- Nankese Ayisa
- Nankese-Ningo
- Nhwiaso
- Niifio
- Nsuta
- Ntunkum
- Obretema
- Okanta
- Okonam
- Okorase
- Okorasi
- Omenako
- Praprabaabida
- Santrama
- Santramor
- Sawa
- Suhum
- Supreso
- Tenya
- Tetekasum
- Tetenkwanta
- Trayo
- Troto Trato
- Wanabenya
- YaKwabena
- Yawbadu

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 Suhum Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Suhum Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Mame

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Aboabo · 435 m
- Tetekasum · 280 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 Suhum Municipal and the best time to visit

In Suhum 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 Suhum Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Evecare Plus Medical Centre · Suhum Municipal 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.04270&mlon=-0.43551#map=17/6.04270/-0.43551) 

Bank ADB · Suhum Municipal 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03882&mlon=-0.44990#map=17/6.03882/-0.44990) 

ATM Absa ATM · New Juaben South Municipal 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06202&mlon=-0.25714#map=17/6.06202/-0.25714) 

Petrol pump Puma · Suhum Municipal 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03543&mlon=-0.44739#map=17/6.03543/-0.44739) 

Hotel Krisview Luxury Hotel · New Juaben South Municipal 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06489&mlon=-0.27620#map=17/6.06489/-0.27620) 

Mall Shopping Mall · New Juaben South Municipal 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05810&mlon=-0.25977#map=17/6.05810/-0.25977) 

School Suhum Vocational / Technical Institute - Suvotech · Suhum Municipal 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03333&mlon=-0.45000#map=17/6.03333/-0.45000) 

College All Nations University · New Juaben North Municipal 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10943&mlon=-0.30224#map=17/6.10943/-0.30224) 

Police station Police Checkpoint · Ayensuano 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.91856&mlon=-0.39383#map=17/5.91856/-0.39383) 

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 Suhum Municipal

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps14
- Schools5
- Pharmacies1

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
- Okere
- Upper Manya
- Upper West Akim
- West Akim
- Yilo Krobo

## Quick answers

- Where is Suhum Municipal?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Suhum Municipal?126,403 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Suhum Municipal?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Suhum Municipal?About 352 people per km²
- What borders Suhum Municipal?Abuakwa South, Akwapem North, Ayensuano, New Juaben North Municipal and New Juaben South Municipal
- What is there to see in Suhum Municipal?Palace, Department of Parks and Gardens
- What time zone is Suhum Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Suhum Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Suhum Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Suhum Municipal?66 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Suhum Municipal?Settlements lie between 105 m and 214 m
- What is the highest point in Suhum Municipal?Aboabo (435 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Suhum Municipal?November to March and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Suhum Municipal?Evecare Plus Medical Centre, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Suhum Municipal?ADB, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Suhum Municipal?Absa ATM, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Suhum Municipal?Puma, about 3.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Suhum Municipal?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Suhum Municipal?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Suhum Municipal?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Suhum Municipal?GH0629 (OCHA common operational dataset)