# Adenta Municipal District, Greater Accra Region – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/adenta-municipal/

District · Greater Accra Region 

# Adenta Municipal

Adenta Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **237,546 people** in 2021 on 78 km² (about 3,044 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 290 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 237,546people (2021)
- 78.0km²
- 290mapped services
- 60 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Adenta Municipal?

Adenta Municipal had an estimated **237,546 people** in 2021 — 4.4% of Greater Accra Region, 16th of 260 districts. There are 1,016 women for every 1,000 men (below the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 78 km², that is about **3,044 people per km²**, 25th of 260 districts.

28.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,150**

5–9 ****22,691**

10–14 ****21,293**

15–19 ****19,030**

20–24 ****24,249**

25–29 ****27,459**

30–34 ****25,590**

35–39 ****21,268**

40–44 ****15,094**

45–49 ****10,810**

50–54 ****7,888**

55–59 ****6,027**

60–64 ****5,028**

65–69 ****3,432**

70–74 ****2,161**

75–79 ****1,185**

80–84 ****682**

85–89 ****309**

90–94 ****129**

95+ ****71**

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

## Where is Adenta Municipal?

Adenta Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ayawaso West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-west/), [Kpone Katamanso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/kpone-katamanso/), [Krowor Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/krowor-municipal/), [La-Nkwantanang-Madina](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/la-nkwantanang-madina/), [Ledzokuku Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ledzokuku-municipal/) and [Tema West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/tema-west-municipal/). By area it is the 232nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.1% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Adenta Municipal is about 18 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.7132° N, 0.1461° 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 Adenta Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Adenta Municipal: 1 theme park.

- Lakeside Marina Park · theme park

### Nearby, outside Adenta Municipal

- Yellow House · attraction, La-Nkwantanang-Madina5.5 km
- SUR. DEE · monument, Kpone Katamanso5.9 km
- Chief Washington · castle or fort, La-Nkwantanang-Madina6.1 km
- Despite Automobile Museum · museum, Ayawaso West7.7 km
- Museum of Archaelogy · museum, Ayawaso West7.8 km
- Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site · museum, Ga East8.9 km
- UG Registry · attraction, Ayawaso West8.9 km
- Frederiksgave · castle or fort, Ga East8.9 km
- Untamed Empire · museum, La Dade-Kotopon10 km
- Accra Zoo · zoo, Okaikwei North Municipal12 km
- Aquarium Marshall · aquarium, Tema West Municipal12 km
- Green Fm 88.9 · attraction, Tema West Municipal13 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: Adenta 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) · Accra12 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé163 km

### Nearest railway station

Baatsona (Ledzokuku Municipal), about 11 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:49).

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 Adenta Municipal

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Adenta Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Adenta (50,652). Settlements here lie between about 19 m and 74 m above sea level (median 60 m).

- Adenta
- Adentan
- Adjiringanor
- Amanfro
- Apenkwa
- Ashalebotwe
- Ashaley Botwe
- Borteyman
- Dzen Ayor
- Dzornaman
- Frafraha
- Madina
- Maijaw
- Malejor
- Malijaw
- NanaKrom
- New Legon
- Nmai Dzorm
- Ogbojo
- Otanor
- Otinshi
- Trasacco Valley

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 Adenta Municipal and the best time to visit

In Adenta 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 Adenta Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mother-Love Hospital · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71655&mlon=-0.16603#map=17/5.71655/-0.16603) 

Bank GCB Bank · Adenta Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70557&mlon=-0.14813#map=17/5.70557/-0.14813) 

ATM Absa ATM · Adenta Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70582&mlon=-0.14839#map=17/5.70582/-0.14839) 

Petrol pump ADENTA BARRIER TotalEnergies Service Station · Adenta Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71417&mlon=-0.15418#map=17/5.71417/-0.15418) 

Hotel Anoyeb Hotel · Adenta Municipal 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71302&mlon=-0.15120#map=17/5.71302/-0.15120) 

Mall Adenta Shopping Mall · Adenta Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70557&mlon=-0.14891#map=17/5.70557/-0.14891) 

School Shield International School · Adenta Municipal 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70994&mlon=-0.14725#map=17/5.70994/-0.14725) 

College Institute of Distance Learning-KNUST - Adenta Centre · Adenta Municipal 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69402&mlon=-0.15944#map=17/5.69402/-0.15944) 

Police station Lakeside Community 8 Police Station · Kpone Katamanso 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71911&mlon=-0.12287#map=17/5.71911/-0.12287) 

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 Adenta Municipal

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

- Hospitals9
- Banks21
- ATMs10
- Petrol pumps49
- Hotels43
- Shopping malls4
- Schools54
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies33
- Restaurants51
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics4

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
- Ablekuma West Municipal
- Accra Metropolis
- Ada East
- Ada West
- 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 Adenta Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Adenta Municipal?237,546 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Adenta Municipal?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Adenta Municipal?About 3,044 people per km²
- What borders Adenta Municipal?Ayawaso West, Kpone Katamanso, Krowor Municipal, La-Nkwantanang-Madina, Ledzokuku Municipal and Tema West Municipal
- What is there to see in Adenta Municipal?Lakeside Marina Park
- What time zone is Adenta Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Adenta Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Adenta Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Adenta Municipal?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Adenta Municipal?Settlements lie between 19 m and 74 m
- What is the best time to visit Adenta Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Adenta Municipal?Mother-Love Hospital, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Adenta Municipal?GCB Bank, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Adenta Municipal?Absa ATM, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Adenta Municipal?ADENTA BARRIER TotalEnergies Service Station, about 0.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Adenta Municipal?9 mapped
- How many banks are in Adenta Municipal?21 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Adenta Municipal?10 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Adenta Municipal?49 mapped
- What is the P-code of Adenta Municipal?GH0707 (OCHA common operational dataset)