# Yilo Krobo District, Eastern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/yilo-krobo/

District · Eastern Region 

# Yilo Krobo

Yilo Krobo is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **122,705 people** in 2021 on 483 km² (about 254 per km²). 101 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 66 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 122,705people (2021)
- 483km²
- 66mapped services
- 179 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Yilo Krobo?

Yilo Krobo had an estimated **122,705 people** in 2021 — 4.2% of Eastern Region, 90th of 260 districts. There are 1,057 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 483 km², that is about **254 people per km²**, 93rd of 260 districts.

33.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,178**

5–9 ****13,888**

10–14 ****13,979**

15–19 ****12,818**

20–24 ****10,420**

25–29 ****9,683**

30–34 ****9,359**

35–39 ****8,795**

40–44 ****6,806**

45–49 ****5,421**

50–54 ****4,469**

55–59 ****3,684**

60–64 ****3,240**

65–69 ****2,168**

70–74 ****1,691**

75–79 ****1,097**

80–84 ****910**

85–89 ****636**

90–94 ****241**

95+ ****222**

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

## Where is Yilo Krobo?

Yilo Krobo lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Abuakwa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/abuakwa-north/), [Fanteakwa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/fanteakwa-south/), [Lower Manya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/lower-manya/), [New Juaben North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-north-municipal/), [New Juaben South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/new-juaben-south-municipal/), [Okere](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/okere/), [Shai Osudoku](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/shai-osudoku/) and [Upper Manya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-manya/). By area it is the 152nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.5% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/). The centre of Yilo Krobo is about 67 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 12 km from Koforidua, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 6.1562° N, 0.1665° 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 Yilo Krobo

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Yilo Krobo: 6 attractions.

- 3 in 1 Palm Tree · attraction
- Akaa Falls · attraction
- Boti Waterfalls · attraction
- Huhunya Waterfalls · attraction
- Mount Krobo · attraction
- Umbrella Rock · attraction

### Nearby, outside Yilo Krobo

- Department of Parks and Gardens · theme park, New Juaben South Municipal13 km
- Asenema waterfall · waterfall, Okere14 km
- Cedi Beads · attraction, Lower Manya20 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: Yilo Krobo

- 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) · Accra61 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé157 km

### Nearest railway station

Koforidua (New Juaben South Municipal), about 13 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 Yilo Krobo

Open gazetteers list **101 villages, towns and localities** in Yilo Krobo. Settlements here lie between about 38 m and 491 m above sea level (median 179 m).

- Aberenwanko Ananfo
- Aboabo
- Abua
- Adimensa
- Adome
- Adzikpo
- Adzikpo Yokunya
- Agogo
- Agordzor
- Ahinkwa
- Ajekpo
- Akawli
- Akorle
- Akpamu
- Akwapim
- Akweteman
- Amanfro
- Amanganya
- Anhwiaben
- Anyuabin
- Apersua
- Apesua
- Asafo
- Asiafo Amanfro
- Bejuaplau
- Bonkoko
- Bosomtwi
- Bosotwi
- Boti
- Bueryonya
- Bukrom
- Bukunaw
- Bukunor
- Bukuso
- Bumase
- Dabodabo
- Dominase
- Dwopleminya
- Gatsunya
- Hamaporiwa
- Hasi
- Huhunya
- Kakama
- Kaple
- Klo-Agogo
- Kodiabe
- Korleledze
- Korm
- Koyire
- Kponokle No.1
- Kponokle No.2
- Kurakan
- Kuti
- Manya
- Mlawa
- New Somanya
- Nkurakan
- Nsutapon
- Nyokunye
- Obawale
- Obenyemi
- Oborpah
- Obusumasua
- Odokrom
- Odugblase
- Ogome
- Ohertsonya
- Okansseri
- Okornya
- Okwenya
- Onumaku
- Opesika
- Oplenyo
- Opleyo
- Osubo
- Oterkpolu
- Otrokpe
- Pakpe
- Penchiri
- Penkyiri
- Salem
- Sanya
- Satawa
- Sawata
- Sikaben
- Simlesi
- Somanya
- Sra
- Suisi Akwapim
- Sutapong
- Sutri
- Sutruboni
- Takunya
- Trawa
- Trom
- Tsapiese
- Wawase
- Wulapon
- Yiti
- Yokunya
- Yokworsi

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 Yilo Krobo

Named natural and historic features inside Yilo Krobo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain; 1 hill.

- Jakiti · 461 m
- Krobo · 237 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Volta River Forest Reserve

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 Yilo Krobo and the best time to visit

In Yilo Krobo, 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 Yilo Krobo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Eastern Regional Hospital · New Juaben South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09775&mlon=-0.25684#map=17/6.09775/-0.25684) 

Bank YiloStar Microfinance Limited · Yilo Krobo 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12750&mlon=-0.21265#map=17/6.12750/-0.21265) 

ATM Access Bank · New Juaben South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09681&mlon=-0.25546#map=17/6.09681/-0.25546) 

Petrol pump Radiance · Yilo Krobo 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15240&mlon=-0.18026#map=17/6.15240/-0.18026) 

Hotel Amsterdam Guest House · Yilo Krobo 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12071&mlon=-0.23287#map=17/6.12071/-0.23287) 

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 Aberewankor L/A Basic School · Yilo Krobo 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12550&mlon=-0.18445#map=17/6.12550/-0.18445) 

College All Nations University College · New Juaben South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09495&mlon=-0.25592#map=17/6.09495/-0.25592) 

Police station Police Barrier · Yilo Krobo 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12590&mlon=-0.22349#map=17/6.12590/-0.22349) 

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 Yilo Krobo

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks6
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps17
- Hotels7
- Schools28
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies2
- 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
- Okere
- Suhum Municipal
- Upper Manya
- Upper West Akim
- West Akim

## Quick answers

- Where is Yilo Krobo?In Eastern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Yilo Krobo?122,705 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Yilo Krobo?About 24 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Yilo Krobo?About 254 people per km²
- What borders Yilo Krobo?Abuakwa North, Fanteakwa South, Lower Manya, New Juaben North Municipal, New Juaben South Municipal, Okere, Shai Osudoku and Upper Manya
- What is there to see in Yilo Krobo?3 in 1 Palm Tree, Akaa Falls, Boti Waterfalls, Huhunya Waterfalls
- What time zone is Yilo Krobo in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Yilo Krobo?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Yilo Krobo?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Yilo Krobo?101 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Yilo Krobo?Settlements lie between 38 m and 491 m
- What is the highest point in Yilo Krobo?Jakiti (461 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Yilo Krobo?November to January, March to April and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Yilo Krobo?Eastern Regional Hospital, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Yilo Krobo?YiloStar Microfinance Limited, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Yilo Krobo?Access Bank, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yilo Krobo?Radiance, about 1.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Yilo Krobo?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Yilo Krobo?6 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Yilo Krobo?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Yilo Krobo?17 mapped
- What is the P-code of Yilo Krobo?GH0633 (OCHA common operational dataset)