# Ablekuma North Municipal District, Greater Accra Region

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Ablekuma North Municipal

Ablekuma North Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **159,208 people** in 2021 on 30 km² (about 5,393 per km²). 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 354 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 159,208people (2021)
- 29.5km²
- 354mapped services
- 32 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ablekuma North Municipal?

Ablekuma North Municipal had an estimated **159,208 people** in 2021 — 2.9% of Greater Accra Region, 49th of 260 districts. There are 1,074 women for every 1,000 men (above the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 30 km², that is about **5,393 people per km²**, 15th of 260 districts.

28.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% 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 47 children and older people.

0–4 ****15,080**

5–9 ****15,314**

10–14 ****14,287**

15–19 ****13,744**

20–24 ****15,609**

25–29 ****16,002**

30–34 ****15,232**

35–39 ****13,806**

40–44 ****10,796**

45–49 ****8,688**

50–54 ****6,261**

55–59 ****4,615**

60–64 ****3,669**

65–69 ****2,343**

70–74 ****1,591**

75–79 ****931**

80–84 ****642**

85–89 ****332**

90–94 ****171**

95+ ****95**

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

## Where is Ablekuma North Municipal?

Ablekuma North Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 10 other districts: [Ablekuma Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-central-municipal/), [Ablekuma West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-west-municipal/), [Accra Metropolis](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/accra-metropolis/), [Ayawaso Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-central-municipal/), [Ayawaso North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-north-municipal/), [Ga Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-central-municipal/), [Ga West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-west-municipal/), [Korle Klottey Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/korle-klottey-municipal/), [Okaikwei North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/okaikwei-north-municipal/) and [Weija Gbawe Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/weija-gbawe-municipal/). By area it is the 244th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.8% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ablekuma North Municipal is about 6.1 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5800° N, 0.2469° 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 North Municipal

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

- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument

### Nearby, outside Ablekuma North Municipal

- Obetsebi · monument, Ablekuma Central Municipal2.8 km
- MallamJunction · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal4.4 km
- National Museum · museum, Korle Klottey Municipal5.0 km
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum, Accra Metropolis5.2 km
- Naa Amadro II Queen Mother of the Ga Paramount Stool · castle or fort, Ablekuma West Municipal5.8 km
- Guinness Ghana Brewery · attraction, Ga East5.9 km
- Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East6.0 km
- Accra Brewery Limited · attraction, Ga East6.0 km
- Korle Gorhno Beach · beach, Ablekuma West Municipal6.1 km
- Wonda World Estate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal6.1 km
- Gbese Mantse Palace · castle or fort, Accra Metropolis6.1 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park · attraction, Accra Metropolis6.3 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 North 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) · Accra9.3 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé178 km

### Nearest railway station

Achimota Junction (Okaikwei North Municipal), about 4.0 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 06:02, 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 North Municipal

Open gazetteers list **46 villages, towns and localities** in Ablekuma North Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Awoshi (32,426). Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 50 m above sea level (median 32 m).

- Alajo
- Alajo Central
- Aryee Diki
- Asoredanho
- Avenor
- Awoshi
- Awoshie
- Awudome
- Awudome Estate
- Bubiashie
- Bubuashie
- Bubuashie Ayigbe Town
- Chuim
- Dansoman
- Darkuman
- Hansonic
- Hong Kong
- Kata
- Kokomlemle East
- Kokomlemle West
- Kokompe
- Kpehe
- Kwashiebu
- Kwashieman
- Kwasiman
- Masalatsi
- Mpehuasem
- New Abossey Okai
- New Fadema
- North Industrial Area
- North Kaneshie
- North Odorkor
- North Ordokor
- Odorkor
- Official Town
- Otaten
- Otojor
- Quarters
- Quaye Mensah
- Sakaman
- Santa Maria
- South Odorkor
- South Ordokor
- South Tesano
- Tsabaa
- Tweneboa

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 North Municipal and the best time to visit

In Ablekuma North 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 North Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Faith Evangelical Mission Hospital · Ablekuma North Municipal 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57927&mlon=-0.24505#map=17/5.57927/-0.24505) 

Bank Absa · Ablekuma North Municipal 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57341&mlon=-0.25018#map=17/5.57341/-0.25018) 

ATM Absa ATM · Ablekuma North Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57672&mlon=-0.25423#map=17/5.57672/-0.25423) 

Petrol pump Goil · Ablekuma North Municipal 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57346&mlon=-0.24892#map=17/5.57346/-0.24892) 

Hotel Hansonic Hotel · Ablekuma North Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57482&mlon=-0.25309#map=17/5.57482/-0.25309) 

Mall Park N Shop Super Market · Ablekuma North Municipal 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58753&mlon=-0.22694#map=17/5.58753/-0.22694) 

School Bubiashie SDA Prep/JHS · Ablekuma North Municipal 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57833&mlon=-0.24772#map=17/5.57833/-0.24772) 

College KAAF University College · Ablekuma North Municipal 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57670&mlon=-0.25563#map=17/5.57670/-0.25563) 

Police station Odorkor Police Station · Ablekuma North Municipal 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57057&mlon=-0.24789#map=17/5.57057/-0.24789) 

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 North Municipal

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

- Hospitals17
- Banks43
- ATMs19
- Petrol pumps50
- Hotels46
- Shopping malls1
- Schools58
- Colleges and universities16
- Pharmacies41
- Restaurants56
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics2

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 Central 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 North Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ablekuma North Municipal?159,208 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ablekuma North Municipal?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ablekuma North Municipal?About 5,393 people per km²
- What borders Ablekuma North Municipal?Ablekuma Central Municipal, Ablekuma West Municipal, Accra Metropolis, Ayawaso Central Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal, Ga Central Municipal, Ga West Municipal, Korle Klottey Municipal, Okaikwei North Municipal and Weija Gbawe Municipal
- What is there to see in Ablekuma North Municipal?Kwame Nkrumah Interchange
- What time zone is Ablekuma North Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ablekuma North Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ablekuma North Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ablekuma North Municipal?46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ablekuma North Municipal?Settlements lie between 8 m and 50 m
- What is the best time to visit Ablekuma North Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ablekuma North Municipal?Faith Evangelical Mission Hospital, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ablekuma North Municipal?Absa, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ablekuma North Municipal?Absa ATM, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ablekuma North Municipal?Goil, about 0.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ablekuma North Municipal?17 mapped
- How many banks are in Ablekuma North Municipal?43 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ablekuma North Municipal?19 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ablekuma North Municipal?50 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ablekuma North Municipal?GH0702 (OCHA common operational dataset)