# West Akim District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/west-akim/

District · Eastern Region 

# West Akim

West Akim is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **120,145 people** in 2021 on 476 km² (about 253 per km²). 87 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 120,145people (2021)
- 476km²
- 11mapped services
- 169 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in West Akim?

West Akim had an estimated **120,145 people** in 2021 — 4.1% of Eastern Region, 96th of 260 districts. There are 1,062 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 476 km², that is about **253 people per km²**, 94th of 260 districts.

34.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% 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 ****12,992**

5–9 ****14,698**

10–14 ****13,983**

15–19 ****13,057**

20–24 ****9,764**

25–29 ****8,840**

30–34 ****8,306**

35–39 ****7,931**

40–44 ****6,177**

45–49 ****5,462**

50–54 ****4,707**

55–59 ****3,897**

60–64 ****3,557**

65–69 ****2,373**

70–74 ****1,742**

75–79 ****1,064**

80–84 ****712**

85–89 ****469**

90–94 ****223**

95+ ****191**

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

## Where is West Akim?

West Akim lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Asene Akroso Manso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asene-akroso-manso/), [Atiwa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/atiwa-west/), [Ayensuano](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/ayensuano/), [Denkyembour](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/denkyembour/) and [Upper West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-west-akim/). By area it is the 154th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.5% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of West Akim is about 66 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 51 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 5.9069° N, 0.6831° 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 West Akim

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in West Akim: 2 nature reserves.

- Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve · nature reserve

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: 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) · Accra66 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi135 km

### Nearest railway station

Nsawam (Nsawam Adoagyiri), about 38 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 06:04, sunset around 17:51).

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 West Akim

Open gazetteers list **87 villages, towns and localities** in West Akim. The largest with a recorded population: Asamankese (46,061). Settlements here lie between about 112 m and 364 m above sea level (median 169 m).

- Abisim
- Abokyi
- Abuchen
- Abuchenso
- Abukyenso
- Aburahu
- Ademu
- Adiembra
- Aduahensu
- Afranso
- Agyadebiakuraa
- Ahamahama
- Akantin
- Akimboso
- Akimboso-Quarshie
- Akwadum
- Akwaten
- Amantran
- Anyinabrim
- Anyumadu
- Asamankese
- Asibiremu
- Asumpa
- Asuofori
- Asuokawso
- Atta ne Atta
- Awaham
- Ayensuso
- Bejiwahum
- Brekumanso
- Budukrom
- Bunso
- Bunuso
- Dwafoakwa
- Ekawso
- Ekoso
- Fanchuma
- Jaman
- Juafoakwa
- Kabreso
- Kakoase
- Kobriso
- Kodiabe
- Kofi Dede
- Kofi Pare
- Kofikurom
- Kojo Fachuma
- Kojo Fanchuma
- Krofofrom
- Kwabinato
- Kwadwo Anyan
- Kwaku Sae
- Kwamitiakrom
- Kwasi Ganga
- Kyerekuraso
- Mahuyefi
- Mfranta
- Nkodanso
- Nkurakan
- Nkwanta Awaham
- Nwadanhu
- Nyadieya
- Nyakuma
- Nyankomase
- Nyankomase Nkwanta
- Nyantechi
- Nyinafunso
- Obuohu
- Odumahama
- Odumasi
- Ogyade
- Okpen
- Onyamebekyere
- Osenase
- Osenasi
- Otwenkwanta
- Oworom
- Pabi
- Pantimpa
- Parkiso
- Saase
- Sakrame
- Sasi
- Site
- Topease
- Wansanbirampa
- Yaw Tano

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 West Akim

Named natural and historic features inside West Akim, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Abomosu
- Abuchen
- Asuboni

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Ajwisaim · 599 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 West Akim and the best time to visit

In 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 West Akim

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Asamankese Government Hospital · West Akim 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85429&mlon=-0.67832#map=17/5.85429/-0.67832) 

Bank South Akim Rural Bank · West Akim 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.86297&mlon=-0.66916#map=17/5.86297/-0.66916) 

ATM Absa ATM · Nsawam Adoagyiri 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80970&mlon=-0.34862#map=17/5.80970/-0.34862) 

Petrol pump Goil gas station · West Akim 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85948&mlon=-0.66433#map=17/5.85948/-0.66433) 

Hotel Paloma City · West Akim 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85518&mlon=-0.64347#map=17/5.85518/-0.64347) 

School Asamankese Senior High School · West Akim 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87368&mlon=-0.67619#map=17/5.87368/-0.67619) 

College Fire Safety Training College · Abuakwa South 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12439&mlon=-0.56927#map=17/6.12439/-0.56927) 

Police station Ghana police station Asamankese · West Akim 5.5 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 West Akim

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools2
- 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
- Okere
- Suhum Municipal
- Upper Manya
- Upper West Akim
- Yilo Krobo

## Quick answers

- Where is West Akim?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of West Akim?120,145 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in West Akim?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of West Akim?About 253 people per km²
- What borders West Akim?Asene Akroso Manso, Atiwa West, Ayensuano, Denkyembour and Upper West Akim
- What is there to see in West Akim?Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve, Atewa Range Extension Forest Reserve
- What time zone is West Akim in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in West Akim?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in West Akim?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in West Akim?87 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of West Akim?Settlements lie between 112 m and 364 m
- What is the highest point in West Akim?Ajwisaim (599 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit West Akim?November to March and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to West Akim?Asamankese Government Hospital, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to West Akim?South Akim Rural Bank, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to West Akim?Absa ATM, about 39 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to West Akim?Goil gas station, about 5.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in West Akim?1 mapped
- How many banks are in West Akim?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in West Akim?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of West Akim?GH0632 (OCHA common operational dataset)