District · Greater Accra Region
# Ayawaso Central Municipal

Ayawaso Central Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated 94,831 people in 2021 on 2 km² (about 62,389 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 101 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 94,831 people (2021)
- 1.5 km²
- 101 mapped services
- 44 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Ayawaso Central Municipal?

Ayawaso Central Municipal had an estimated 94,831 people in 2021 — 1.7% of Greater Accra Region, 140th of 260 districts. There are 1,040 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 2 km², that is about 62,389 people per km², the most densely populated of 260 districts.

26.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% 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 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 8,113
- 5–9 8,567
- 10–14 8,168
- 15–19 8,145
- 20–24 10,023
- 25–29 10,075
- 30–34 9,083
- 35–39 7,861
- 40–44 6,205
- 45–49 4,937
- 50–54 3,880
- 55–59 2,997
- 60–64 2,486
- 65–69 1,666
- 70–74 1,169
- 75–79 657
- 80–84 400
- 85–89 212
- 90–94 119
- 95+ 68

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Ayawaso Central Municipal?

Ayawaso Central Municipal lies in Greater Accra Region, Ghana. It borders 4 other districts: Ablekuma North Municipal, Ayawaso East Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal and Korle Klottey Municipal. By area it is the smallest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.0% of Greater Accra Region. The centre of Ayawaso Central Municipal is about 2.7 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5795° N, 0.2036° W.

Source: Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Ayawaso Central Municipal

### Nearby, outside Ayawaso Central Municipal
- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal 1.7 km
- Revolution Square · monument, La Dade-Kotopon 1.9 km
- Wonda World Estate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 2.0 km
- National Museum · museum, Korle Klottey Municipal 2.1 km
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum, Accra Metropolis 2.5 km
- Metro TV · attraction, La Dade-Kotopon 3.2 km
- Ano · gallery, Korle Klottey Municipal 3.4 km
- Obetsebi · monument, Ablekuma Central Municipal 3.5 km
- Black Star Gate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 3.6 km
- W.E.B Du Bois Center · museum, La Dade-Kotopon 3.6 km
- Black Star Square · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 3.7 km
- Independence Arch · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 3.9 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ayawaso Central Municipal
- Time zone UTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Accra
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Country calling code +233
- Languages English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 15 characters (@@-###-####|@@-###)

### Nearest airports
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra 5.0 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé 174 km

### Nearest railway station

Accra (Accra Metropolis), about 3.5 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 17:49).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Ayawaso Central Municipal

Open gazetteers list 6 villages, towns and localities in Ayawaso Central Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 25 m and 86 m above sea level (median 44 m).
- Accra New Town
- Kokomlemle
- Kwaotsuru
- Mallam Atta
- Nima
- Timber Market

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

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

In Ayawaso 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ayawaso Central Municipal
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Entrance University Hospital · Ayawaso North Municipal | 0.7 km | Map |
| Bank | Afro Arab Microfinance · Ayawaso Central Municipal | 0.2 km | Map |
| ATM | GT Bank · Korle Klottey Municipal | 0.8 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Goil · Ayawaso Central Municipal | 0.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mayor hotel · Ayawaso Central Municipal | 0.1 km | Map |
| Mall | Mallam Atta Market. @ Newtown, Accra. · Ayawaso North Municipal | 0.6 km | Map |
| School | Forster International School · Ayawaso Central Municipal | 0.1 km | Map |
| College | ICM UK · Ayawaso North Municipal | 0.6 km | Map |
| Police station | Nima Police Station · Korle Klottey Municipal | 0.7 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ayawaso Central Municipal

Places mapped inside Ayawaso Central Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 8
- Petrol pumps 3
- Hotels 7
- Schools 24
- Pharmacies 7
- Restaurants 51

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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
- Adenta Municipal
- Ashaiman 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 Ayawaso Central Municipal? In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ayawaso Central Municipal? 94,831 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ayawaso Central Municipal? About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ayawaso Central Municipal? About 62,389 people per km²
- What borders Ayawaso Central Municipal? Ablekuma North Municipal, Ayawaso East Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal and Korle Klottey Municipal
- What is there to see in Ayawaso Central Municipal? Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Revolution Square, Wonda World Estate, National Museum
- What time zone is Ayawaso Central Municipal in? UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ayawaso Central Municipal? Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ayawaso Central Municipal? English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayawaso Central Municipal? 6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ayawaso Central Municipal? Settlements lie between 25 m and 86 m
- What is the best time to visit Ayawaso Central Municipal? November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayawaso Central Municipal? Entrance University Hospital, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ayawaso Central Municipal? Afro Arab Microfinance, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ayawaso Central Municipal? GT Bank, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayawaso Central Municipal? Goil, about 0.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayawaso Central Municipal? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Ayawaso Central Municipal? 8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayawaso Central Municipal? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayawaso Central Municipal? GH0709 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 1.52 km²
- P-code: GH0709
- Region: Greater Accra Region

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