# Ayawaso North Municipal District, Greater Accra Region

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Ayawaso North Municipal

Ayawaso North Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **63,386 people** in 2021 on 5 km² (about 12,962 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 131 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 63,386people (2021)
- 4.9km²
- 131mapped services
- 44 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ayawaso North Municipal?

Ayawaso North Municipal had an estimated **63,386 people** in 2021 — 1.2% of Greater Accra Region, 221st of 260 districts. There are 1,110 women for every 1,000 men (above the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 5 km², that is about **12,962 people per km²**, 4th of 260 districts.

27.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% 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 47 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,707**

5–9 ****5,886**

10–14 ****5,718**

15–19 ****6,322**

20–24 ****6,249**

25–29 ****6,203**

30–34 ****5,821**

35–39 ****4,930**

40–44 ****4,090**

45–49 ****3,165**

50–54 ****2,586**

55–59 ****1,934**

60–64 ****1,757**

65–69 ****1,069**

70–74 ****823**

75–79 ****461**

80–84 ****343**

85–89 ****166**

90–94 ****87**

95+ ****69**

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

## Where is Ayawaso North Municipal?

Ayawaso North Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ablekuma North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-north-municipal/), [Ayawaso Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-central-municipal/), [Ayawaso East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-east-municipal/), [Ayawaso West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-west/) and [Okaikwei North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/okaikwei-north-municipal/). By area it is the 259th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.1% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ayawaso North Municipal is about 4.5 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5948° N, 0.2083° 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 Ayawaso North Municipal

### Nearby, outside Ayawaso North Municipal

- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal2.9 km
- Revolution Square · monument, La Dade-Kotopon3.0 km
- Accra Zoo · zoo, Okaikwei North Municipal3.5 km
- National Museum · museum, Korle Klottey Municipal3.8 km
- Wonda World Estate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal3.8 km
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum, Accra Metropolis4.2 km
- W.E.B Du Bois Center · museum, La Dade-Kotopon4.4 km
- Metro TV · attraction, La Dade-Kotopon4.4 km
- Obetsebi · monument, Ablekuma Central Municipal4.4 km
- Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East4.6 km
- Guinness Ghana Brewery · attraction, Ga East5.1 km
- Accra Brewery Limited · attraction, Ga East5.2 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: Ayawaso 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) · Accra4.7 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé174 km

### Nearest railway station

Achimota Junction (Okaikwei North Municipal), about 2.2 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)](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 Ayawaso North Municipal

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Ayawaso North Municipal.

- Agbadzena
- Akoa Ndor
- Alajo North
- IMS
- Kotobabi
- Nii Nortey Agbo
- Nkansah Djan
- Pig Farm

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 Ayawaso North Municipal and the best time to visit

In Ayawaso 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 Ayawaso North Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Anthon Memorial Hospital · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59364&mlon=-0.21143#map=17/5.59364/-0.21143) 

Bank Ecobank · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59597&mlon=-0.20861#map=17/5.59597/-0.20861) 

ATM Societe General · Ayawaso East Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.60033&mlon=-0.19731#map=17/5.60033/-0.19731) 

Petrol pump Shell · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59634&mlon=-0.20956#map=17/5.59634/-0.20956) 

Hotel Queen Victoria · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59913&mlon=-0.20743#map=17/5.59913/-0.20743) 

Mall Mallam Atta Market. @ Newtown, Accra. · Ayawaso North Municipal 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58091&mlon=-0.20859#map=17/5.58091/-0.20859) 

School Teacher Adam Memorial School · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59415&mlon=-0.21083#map=17/5.59415/-0.21083) 

College Express Media College · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59190&mlon=-0.20493#map=17/5.59190/-0.20493) 

Police station Kotobabi M.T.T.U · Ayawaso North Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.59195&mlon=-0.20437#map=17/5.59195/-0.20437) 

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 Ayawaso North Municipal

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks20
- ATMs6
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels9
- Shopping malls1
- Schools27
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants35
- Police stations5

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
- Adenta Municipal
- Ashaiman Municipal
- Ayawaso Central Municipal
- Ayawaso East 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 North Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ayawaso North Municipal?63,386 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ayawaso North Municipal?About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ayawaso North Municipal?About 12,962 people per km²
- What borders Ayawaso North Municipal?Ablekuma North Municipal, Ayawaso Central Municipal, Ayawaso East Municipal, Ayawaso West and Okaikwei North Municipal
- What is there to see in Ayawaso North Municipal?Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Revolution Square, Accra Zoo, National Museum
- What time zone is Ayawaso North Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ayawaso North Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ayawaso North Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayawaso North Municipal?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Ayawaso North Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayawaso North Municipal?Anthon Memorial Hospital, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ayawaso North Municipal?Ecobank, about 0.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ayawaso North Municipal?Societe General, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayawaso North Municipal?Shell, about 0.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayawaso North Municipal?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Ayawaso North Municipal?20 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ayawaso North Municipal?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayawaso North Municipal?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayawaso North Municipal?GH0711 (OCHA common operational dataset)