District · Greater Accra Region
# Ayawaso East Municipal

Ayawaso East Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated 53,004 people in 2021 on 6 km² (about 8,508 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 171 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 53,004 people (2021)
- 6.2 km²
- 171 mapped services
- 55 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Ayawaso East Municipal?

Ayawaso East Municipal had an estimated 53,004 people in 2021 — 1.0% of Greater Accra Region, 239th of 260 districts. There are 1,084 women for every 1,000 men (above the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 6 km², that is about 8,508 people per km², 8th of 260 districts.

27.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% 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 49 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,674
- 5–9 5,064
- 10–14 4,928
- 15–19 5,023
- 20–24 5,584
- 25–29 4,918
- 30–34 4,695
- 35–39 4,179
- 40–44 3,307
- 45–49 2,638
- 50–54 2,069
- 55–59 1,609
- 60–64 1,434
- 65–69 998
- 70–74 701
- 75–79 482
- 80–84 377
- 85–89 182
- 90–94 78
- 95+ 64

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

## Where is Ayawaso East Municipal?

Ayawaso East Municipal lies in Greater Accra Region, Ghana. It borders 5 other districts: Ayawaso Central Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal, Ayawaso West, Korle Klottey Municipal and La Dade-Kotopon. By area it is the 257th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.2% of Greater Accra Region. The centre of Ayawaso East Municipal is about 3.7 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5889° N, 0.1927° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Ayawaso East Municipal

### Nearby, outside Ayawaso East Municipal
- Revolution Square · monument, La Dade-Kotopon 1.3 km
- W.E.B Du Bois Center · museum, La Dade-Kotopon 2.5 km
- Metro TV · attraction, La Dade-Kotopon 2.6 km
- Wonda World Estate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 2.8 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal 3.3 km
- National Museum · museum, Korle Klottey Municipal 3.5 km
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum, Accra Metropolis 3.9 km
- Ano · gallery, Korle Klottey Municipal 4.0 km
- Accra Zoo · zoo, Okaikwei North Municipal 4.2 km
- Black Star Gate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 4.4 km
- Black Star Square · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal 4.6 km
- Mausoleum of President John Evans Atta Mills · memorial, Korle Klottey Municipal 4.6 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 East 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 3.4 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé 172 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 06:01, 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 East Municipal

Open gazetteers list 13 villages, towns and localities in Ayawaso East Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 41 m and 55 m above sea level (median 55 m).
- Adesawe
- Alidu
- Estate
- Kanda
- Kanda Estate
- Kanda Estates
- Ladidi
- Maamobi
- Mamobi
- Roman Bridge
- Roman Ridge
- Sawaba
- Senya

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ayawaso East Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Ayawaso East Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### History

1 palace.
- The Flagstaff house

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

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

In Ayawaso East 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 East Municipal
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Mamobi Polyclinic · Ayawaso East Municipal | 0.7 km | Map |
| Bank | Afro-Arab Microfinance Co. Ltd · Ayawaso East Municipal | 0.4 km | Map |
| ATM | Standard Chartered · Ayawaso East Municipal | 1.0 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | TotalEnergies · Ayawaso East Municipal | 1.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Club 10 · Ayawaso East Municipal | 0.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Max Mart Shopping Center · La Dade-Kotopon | 1.4 km | Map |
| School | God's Will Special Preparatory School · Ayawaso East Municipal | 0.1 km | Map |
| College | Express Media College · Ayawaso North Municipal | 1.4 km | Map |
| Police station | Maamobi Baakin Guttter Police Post · Ayawaso East Municipal | 0.4 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 East Municipal

Places mapped inside Ayawaso East Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 5
- Banks 15
- ATMs 12
- Petrol pumps 7
- Hotels 19
- Schools 40
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 11
- Restaurants 58
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 1

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 Central 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 East Municipal? In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ayawaso East Municipal? 53,004 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ayawaso East Municipal? About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ayawaso East Municipal? About 8,508 people per km²
- What borders Ayawaso East Municipal? Ayawaso Central Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal, Ayawaso West, Korle Klottey Municipal and La Dade-Kotopon
- What is there to see in Ayawaso East Municipal? Revolution Square, W.E.B Du Bois Center, Metro TV, Wonda World Estate
- What time zone is Ayawaso East Municipal in? UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ayawaso East Municipal? Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ayawaso East Municipal? English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayawaso East Municipal? 13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ayawaso East Municipal? Settlements lie between 41 m and 55 m
- What is the best time to visit Ayawaso East Municipal? November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayawaso East Municipal? Mamobi Polyclinic, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ayawaso East Municipal? Afro-Arab Microfinance Co. Ltd, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ayawaso East Municipal? Standard Chartered, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayawaso East Municipal? TotalEnergies, about 1.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayawaso East Municipal? 5 mapped
- How many banks are in Ayawaso East Municipal? 15 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ayawaso East Municipal? 12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayawaso East Municipal? 7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayawaso East Municipal? GH0710 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 6.23 km²
- P-code: GH0710
- Region: Greater Accra Region

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