# Upper West Akim District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-west-akim/ District · Eastern Region # Upper West Akim Upper West Akim is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **93,391 people** in 2021 on 342 km² (about 273 per km²). 119 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 93,391people (2021) - 342km² - 6mapped services - 106 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Upper West Akim? Upper West Akim had an estimated **93,391 people** in 2021 — 3.2% of Eastern Region, 144th of 260 districts. There are 1,050 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 342 km², that is about **273 people per km²**, 88th of 260 districts. 36.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,969** 5–9 ****11,946** 10–14 ****11,231** 15–19 ****9,662** 20–24 ****7,463** 25–29 ****6,380** 30–34 ****6,178** 35–39 ****5,901** 40–44 ****4,916** 45–49 ****4,069** 50–54 ****3,542** 55–59 ****2,937** 60–64 ****2,687** 65–69 ****1,827** 70–74 ****1,377** 75–79 ****892** 80–84 ****684** 85–89 ****345** 90–94 ****196** 95+ ****189** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Upper West Akim? Upper West Akim lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Agona East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/agona-east/), [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Awutu Senya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [Ga South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-south-municipal/), [Ga West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-west-municipal/), [Nsawam Adoagyiri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/nsawam-adoagyiri/) and [West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/west-akim/). By area it is the 180th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.8% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Upper West Akim is about 47 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 45 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.8065° N, 0.5404° W. Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha). ## Know before you go: Upper West Akim - 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) · Accra47 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi154 km ### Nearest railway station Nsawam (Nsawam Adoagyiri), about 21 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:50). 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 Upper West Akim Open gazetteers list **119 villages, towns and localities** in Upper West Akim. Settlements here lie between about 53 m and 221 m above sea level (median 106 m). - Ababio - Abamkrom - Abenayo - Ablefu - Abokyikurom - Adaiso - Adeiso - Adembra - Afaben - Afadi Esiyie - Agbloliga - Agyapaye - Agyei-Kwao - Agyianakurom - Agyirikwa - Aidokofi - Akatayensua - Akwaman - Alafia - Ampofukrom - Anokoso - Ansum - Apesika - Asikaisu - Asikasu - Asuasu - Asudom - Asumpa - Asuokaw - Asuokyerema - Asuom - Asuotwene - Atakurom - Atimatim - Atoman - Awobiso - Babikye - Biakuso - Bleman - Breman - Budu - Bupoasi - Chichiwere - Daniel - Danso - Domiabra - Dompomase - Esaso - Esuochwi - Fianko - Fordjour - Gyampo - Katiyensua - Kofiasare - Kofikyere - Komfoakura - Konakohwe - Kpanikurom - Krodua - Kumikrom - Kwaban - Kwabena Kurom - Kwaku Yerebi - Kwame Aku - Kwamesafo - Kwamiatekrom - Kwasi Nyarku - Kwesitu - Kwoabaa-Breman - Lamptey - Maame Dede - Maame Dede Nkwanta - Mamidede - Mepom - Mfojoboating - Minkumidie - Mpancherene - Nakranfo Akuraa - Nankanso - Nchechireche - Nkyekyerekye - Nyanua - Obenyao - Obenyaw - Obidanbi - Obinimda - Obinnimda - Oboasi - Odabo - Odomponiasi - Odumase - Odumasi - Odumchire - Odumkyere Darmang - Okaekurom - Okawso - Okorase - Okorasi - Okroase - Okumso - Onyamichire - Oparekrom - Osada - Otakorasi - Penakukura - Peniama - Salam - Sucherema - Sukron Canaan - Sukronamanfuso - Sukrong Bethlehem - Sukunu - Takorase - Taobosoro - Teacher Danso - Winam - Winang - Wuruduwurudu - Yaw Offei 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 Upper West Akim Named natural and historic features inside Upper West Akim, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Koran - Mfata ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Obuyau · 166 m - Obokwabena · 116 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 Upper West Akim and the best time to visit In Upper West Akim, 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 Upper West Akim Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Asamankese Government Hospital · West Akim 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85429&mlon=-0.67832#map=17/5.85429/-0.67832) Bank Bawjiase Area Rural Bank · Awutu Senya 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68078&mlon=-0.55436#map=17/5.68078/-0.55436) ATM Absa ATM · Nsawam Adoagyiri 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80970&mlon=-0.34862#map=17/5.80970/-0.34862) Petrol pump Shell · Upper West Akim 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.79323&mlon=-0.48954#map=17/5.79323/-0.48954) Hotel Juniel Lodge · West Akim 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.84321&mlon=-0.64569#map=17/5.84321/-0.64569) Mall China Mall · Ga North Municipal 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71564&mlon=-0.30796#map=17/5.71564/-0.30796) School Mepom RC JHS · Upper West Akim 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.79281&mlon=-0.59251#map=17/5.79281/-0.59251) College University of Ghana · Awutu Senya 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58886&mlon=-0.54915#map=17/5.58886/-0.54915) Police station Ghana police station Asamankese · West Akim 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.86040&mlon=-0.66512#map=17/5.86040/-0.66512) 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 Upper West Akim Places mapped inside Upper West Akim in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools5 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 - Suhum Municipal - Upper Manya - West Akim - Yilo Krobo ## Quick answers - Where is Upper West Akim?In Eastern Region, Ghana - What is the population of Upper West Akim?93,391 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Upper West Akim?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Upper West Akim?About 273 people per km² - What borders Upper West Akim?Agona East, Asene Akroso Manso, Awutu Senya, Ayensuano, Ga South Municipal, Ga West Municipal, Nsawam Adoagyiri and West Akim - What time zone is Upper West Akim in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Upper West Akim?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Upper West Akim?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Upper West Akim?119 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Upper West Akim?Settlements lie between 53 m and 221 m - What is the highest point in Upper West Akim?Obuyau (166 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Upper West Akim?November to March and August - Where is the nearest hospital to Upper West Akim?Asamankese Government Hospital, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Upper West Akim?Bawjiase Area Rural Bank, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Upper West Akim?Absa ATM, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Upper West Akim?Shell, about 5.8 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Upper West Akim?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Upper West Akim?GH0631 (OCHA common operational dataset)