# Ablekuma West Municipal District, Greater Accra Region

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Ablekuma West Municipal

Ablekuma West Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **153,490 people** in 2021 on 13 km² (about 12,172 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 111 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 153,490people (2021)
- 12.6km²
- 111mapped services
- 17 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ablekuma West Municipal?

Ablekuma West Municipal had an estimated **153,490 people** in 2021 — 2.8% of Greater Accra Region, 56th of 260 districts. There are 1,078 women for every 1,000 men (above the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 13 km², that is about **12,172 people per km²**, 5th of 260 districts.

29.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Greater Accra Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

0–4 ****15,335**

5–9 ****15,906**

10–14 ****14,613**

15–19 ****13,061**

20–24 ****14,003**

25–29 ****14,776**

30–34 ****15,079**

35–39 ****13,462**

40–44 ****10,371**

45–49 ****7,705**

50–54 ****5,787**

55–59 ****3,942**

60–64 ****3,317**

65–69 ****2,130**

70–74 ****1,593**

75–79 ****1,085**

80–84 ****737**

85–89 ****352**

90–94 ****138**

95+ ****98**

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

## Where is Ablekuma West Municipal?

Ablekuma West Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ablekuma Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-central-municipal/), [Ablekuma North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-north-municipal/), [Accra Metropolis](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/accra-metropolis/) and [Weija Gbawe Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/weija-gbawe-municipal/). By area it is the 255th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.3% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ablekuma West Municipal is about 7.6 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5382° N, 0.2628° 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 West Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Ablekuma West Municipal: 1 castle or fort; 1 beach.

- Naa Amadro II Queen Mother of the Ga Paramount Stool · castle or fort
- Korle Gorhno Beach · beach

### Nearby, outside Ablekuma West Municipal

- MallamJunction · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal4.4 km
- Obetsebi · monument, Ablekuma Central Municipal4.5 km
- James Fort · attraction, Accra Metropolis5.7 km
- “Deo Gratias” Photography Archive · attraction, Accra Metropolis5.8 km
- PrepaidElectric · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal5.8 km
- Gbese Mantse Palace · castle or fort, Accra Metropolis5.9 km
- PrepaidElectricTopBaseTaxiRank · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal6.0 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal6.3 km
- Prepaid Electricity · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal6.4 km
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum, Accra Metropolis6.6 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park · attraction, Accra Metropolis6.6 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum · museum, Accra Metropolis6.7 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 West 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) · Accra13 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé182 km

### Nearest railway station

Accra (Accra Metropolis), about 5.9 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 West Municipal

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Ablekuma West Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 25 m above sea level (median 17 m).

- Akweteman
- Chorkor
- Damba
- Gbegbeyise
- Jonkobri
- Korle Bu Hospital
- Korle Gonno
- Korle-Bu
- Lantemame
- Manponse
- Mpoase
- New Mamprobi
- New Russia
- Old Dansoman
- Opetekwe
- Tunga
- Wiaboman

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 Ablekuma West Municipal

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

### Coast and islands

2 lagoons.

- Kawli Lagoon
- Sakumo

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 Ablekuma West Municipal and the best time to visit

In Ablekuma West 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 West Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Karikari Brobbey Hospital · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53109&mlon=-0.26163#map=17/5.53109/-0.26163) 

Bank Stanbic Bank · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53884&mlon=-0.26498#map=17/5.53884/-0.26498) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54204&mlon=-0.26449#map=17/5.54204/-0.26449) 

Petrol pump Dansoman Goil · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54315&mlon=-0.26481#map=17/5.54315/-0.26481) 

Hotel Mascot Hotel · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53816&mlon=-0.26012#map=17/5.53816/-0.26012) 

Mall EU Chinatown Shopping Center · Weija Gbawe Municipal 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55759&mlon=-0.29830#map=17/5.55759/-0.29830) 

School Dayspring Montesorri International School · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53747&mlon=-0.26027#map=17/5.53747/-0.26027) 

College Regional Maritime University · Ablekuma West Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.52522&mlon=-0.26281#map=17/5.52522/-0.26281) 

Police station Dansoman Police Station · Ablekuma West Municipal 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54403&mlon=-0.26485#map=17/5.54403/-0.26485) 

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 West Municipal

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

- Hospitals9
- Banks13
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels14
- Schools27
- Colleges and universities8
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants12
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics1

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 North 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 West Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ablekuma West Municipal?153,490 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ablekuma West Municipal?About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ablekuma West Municipal?About 12,172 people per km²
- What borders Ablekuma West Municipal?Ablekuma Central Municipal, Ablekuma North Municipal, Accra Metropolis and Weija Gbawe Municipal
- What is there to see in Ablekuma West Municipal?Korle Gorhno Beach, Naa Amadro II Queen Mother of the Ga Paramount Stool
- What time zone is Ablekuma West Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ablekuma West Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ablekuma West Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ablekuma West Municipal?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ablekuma West Municipal?Settlements lie between 6 m and 25 m
- What is the best time to visit Ablekuma West Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ablekuma West Municipal?Karikari Brobbey Hospital, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ablekuma West Municipal?Stanbic Bank, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ablekuma West Municipal?Standard Chartered ATM, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ablekuma West Municipal?Dansoman Goil, about 0.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ablekuma West Municipal?9 mapped
- How many banks are in Ablekuma West Municipal?13 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ablekuma West Municipal?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ablekuma West Municipal?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ablekuma West Municipal?GH0703 (OCHA common operational dataset)