# Ablekuma Central Municipal District, Greater Accra Region

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Ablekuma Central Municipal

Ablekuma Central Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **169,145 people** in 2021 on 14 km² (about 11,954 per km²). 21 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 130 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 169,145people (2021)
- 14.2km²
- 130mapped services
- 23 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ablekuma Central Municipal?

Ablekuma Central Municipal had an estimated **169,145 people** in 2021 — 3.1% of Greater Accra Region, 41st of 260 districts. There are 1,048 women for every 1,000 men (above the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 14 km², that is about **11,954 people per km²**, 6th of 260 districts.

28.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 26 across Greater Accra Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****15,757**

5–9 ****16,466**

10–14 ****15,367**

15–19 ****14,314**

20–24 ****16,394**

25–29 ****16,762**

30–34 ****15,539**

35–39 ****14,033**

40–44 ****11,296**

45–49 ****9,179**

50–54 ****7,045**

55–59 ****5,304**

60–64 ****4,348**

65–69 ****2,806**

70–74 ****2,018**

75–79 ****1,107**

80–84 ****753**

85–89 ****368**

90–94 ****166**

95+ ****123**

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

## Where is Ablekuma Central Municipal?

Ablekuma Central Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ablekuma North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-north-municipal/), [Ablekuma West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-west-municipal/), [Accra Metropolis](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/accra-metropolis/) and [Korle Klottey Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/korle-klottey-municipal/). By area it is the 254th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.4% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ablekuma Central Municipal is about 4.9 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5550° N, 0.2409° 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 Ablekuma Central Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ablekuma Central Municipal: 1 monument.

- Obetsebi · monument

### Nearby, outside Ablekuma Central Municipal

- Korle Gorhno Beach · beach, Ablekuma West Municipal3.2 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal3.3 km
- Naa Amadro II Queen Mother of the Ga Paramount Stool · castle or fort, Ablekuma West Municipal3.7 km
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum, Accra Metropolis3.9 km
- National Museum · museum, Korle Klottey Municipal3.9 km
- Gbese Mantse Palace · castle or fort, Accra Metropolis3.9 km
- “Deo Gratias” Photography Archive · attraction, Accra Metropolis3.9 km
- James Fort · attraction, Accra Metropolis4.1 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park · attraction, Accra Metropolis4.3 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum · museum, Accra Metropolis4.4 km
- Wonda World Estate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal5.2 km
- MallamJunction · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal5.2 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: Ablekuma Central 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) · Accra9.9 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé179 km

### Nearest railway station

Accra (Accra Metropolis), about 3.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:01, 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 Ablekuma Central Municipal

Open gazetteers list **21 villages, towns and localities** in Ablekuma Central Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 9 m and 41 m above sea level (median 23 m).

- Aborgwe
- Abossey Okai
- Agbogbloshie
- Banana Inn
- Camara
- Kaneshie
- Korle Lagoon Area
- Lartebiokorshi
- Lartebiokorshie
- Larterbiokorshie
- Mamprobi
- Mataheko
- Old Damsoman
- Russia
- Sabon Zongo
- Sempe
- Sodom and Gomorah
- South Industrial Area
- Sukura
- Zamrama Line
- Zoti

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).

## Weather in Ablekuma Central Municipal and the best time to visit

In Ablekuma Central Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,167 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (197 mm) and the driest Jan (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and July to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 22 

Feb 28 44 

Mar 28 104 

Apr 28 134 

May 27 196 

Jun 26 197 

Jul 25 91 

Aug 24 40 

Sep 25 102 

Oct 26 148 

Nov 27 64 

Dec 27 25 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ablekuma Central Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Armah Memorial · Ablekuma Central Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55839&mlon=-0.24341#map=17/5.55839/-0.24341) 

Bank First Atlantic Bank · Ablekuma Central Municipal 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55577&mlon=-0.23217#map=17/5.55577/-0.23217) 

ATM Absa ATM · Ablekuma Central Municipal 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55732&mlon=-0.23947#map=17/5.55732/-0.23947) 

Petrol pump Laterbiokorshie TotalEnergies Service Station · Ablekuma Central Municipal 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55697&mlon=-0.24026#map=17/5.55697/-0.24026) 

Hotel Mayfair Hotel · Ablekuma Central Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55236&mlon=-0.24401#map=17/5.55236/-0.24401) 

Mall Kantamanto · Accra Metropolis 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54768&mlon=-0.21227#map=17/5.54768/-0.21227) 

School Topman Multimedia Institute · Ablekuma Central Municipal 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55653&mlon=-0.24031#map=17/5.55653/-0.24031) 

College Regent University Business School · Ablekuma Central Municipal 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55803&mlon=-0.24343#map=17/5.55803/-0.24343) 

Police station Kaneshie Police Station · Ablekuma Central Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.56651&mlon=-0.23532#map=17/5.56651/-0.23532) 

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 Ablekuma Central Municipal

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks30
- ATMs4
- Petrol pumps17
- Hotels9
- Schools21
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies11
- Restaurants16
- Police stations2

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 Greater Accra Region

- Ablekuma North Municipal
- Ablekuma West Municipal
- Accra Metropolis
- Ada East
- Ada West
- Adenta Municipal
- Ashaiman Municipal
- Ayawaso Central Municipal
- Ayawaso East Municipal
- Ayawaso North Municipal
- Ayawaso West
- Ga Central Municipal
- Ga East
- Ga North Municipal
- Ga South Municipal
- Ga West Municipal
- Korle Klottey Municipal
- Kpone Katamanso
- Krowor Municipal
- La Dade-Kotopon
- La-Nkwantanang-Madina
- Ledzokuku Municipal
- Ningo/Prampram
- Okaikwei North Municipal
- Shai Osudoku
- Tema Metropolitan
- Tema West Municipal
- Weija Gbawe Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Ablekuma Central Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ablekuma Central Municipal?169,145 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ablekuma Central Municipal?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ablekuma Central Municipal?About 11,954 people per km²
- What borders Ablekuma Central Municipal?Ablekuma North Municipal, Ablekuma West Municipal, Accra Metropolis and Korle Klottey Municipal
- What is there to see in Ablekuma Central Municipal?Obetsebi
- What time zone is Ablekuma Central Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ablekuma Central Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ablekuma Central Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ablekuma Central Municipal?21 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ablekuma Central Municipal?Settlements lie between 9 m and 41 m
- What is the best time to visit Ablekuma Central Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ablekuma Central Municipal?Armah Memorial, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ablekuma Central Municipal?First Atlantic Bank, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ablekuma Central Municipal?Absa ATM, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ablekuma Central Municipal?Laterbiokorshie TotalEnergies Service Station, about 0.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ablekuma Central Municipal?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Ablekuma Central Municipal?30 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ablekuma Central Municipal?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ablekuma Central Municipal?17 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ablekuma Central Municipal?GH0701 (OCHA common operational dataset)