# Ayawaso West District, Greater Accra Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-west/

District · Greater Accra Region 

# Ayawaso West

Ayawaso West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **75,303 people** in 2021 on 33 km² (about 2,301 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 629 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 75,303people (2021)
- 32.7km²
- 629mapped services
- 58 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ayawaso West?

Ayawaso West had an estimated **75,303 people** in 2021 — 1.4% of Greater Accra Region, 189th of 260 districts. There are 950 women for every 1,000 men (below the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 33 km², that is about **2,301 people per km²**, 30th of 260 districts.

19.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 26 across Greater Accra Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 30 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,565**

5–9 ****4,822**

10–14 ****4,907**

15–19 ****9,260**

20–24 ****14,579**

25–29 ****8,669**

30–34 ****6,794**

35–39 ****5,441**

40–44 ****3,899**

45–49 ****3,342**

50–54 ****2,627**

55–59 ****2,023**

60–64 ****1,450**

65–69 ****941**

70–74 ****747**

75–79 ****536**

80–84 ****393**

85–89 ****194**

90–94 ****83**

95+ ****31**

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

## Where is Ayawaso West?

Ayawaso West lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Adenta Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/adenta-municipal/), [Ayawaso East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-east-municipal/), [Ayawaso North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-north-municipal/), [Ga East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-east/), [La Dade-Kotopon](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/la-dade-kotopon/), [La-Nkwantanang-Madina](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/la-nkwantanang-madina/), [Ledzokuku Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ledzokuku-municipal/) and [Okaikwei North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/okaikwei-north-municipal/). By area it is the 243rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.9% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ayawaso West is about 9.1 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.6309° N, 0.1643° 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 West

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ayawaso West: 2 museums; 1 attraction.

- Despite Automobile Museum · museum
- Museum of Archaelogy · museum
- UG Registry · attraction

### Nearby, outside Ayawaso West

- Untamed Empire · museum, La Dade-Kotopon0.7 km
- Accra Zoo · zoo, Okaikwei North Municipal4.3 km
- W.E.B Du Bois Center · museum, La Dade-Kotopon5.5 km
- Chief Washington · castle or fort, La-Nkwantanang-Madina5.6 km
- Revolution Square · monument, La Dade-Kotopon6.3 km
- Metro TV · attraction, La Dade-Kotopon6.7 km
- Yellow House · attraction, La-Nkwantanang-Madina6.7 km
- Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East7.2 km
- Accra Brewery Limited · attraction, Ga East7.8 km
- Guinness Ghana Brewery · attraction, Ga East7.9 km
- Lakeside Marina Park · theme park, Adenta Municipal8.0 km
- La Beach Resort · attraction, La Dade-Kotopon8.1 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 West

- 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) · Accra2.9 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé168 km

### Nearest railway station

Baatsona (Ledzokuku Municipal), about 5.1 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 West

Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Ayawaso West. Settlements here lie between about 24 m and 97 m above sea level (median 58 m).

- Abelenkpe
- Ablemkpe
- Airport Hills
- Airport Hills Residential Area
- Airport Residential Area
- Airport West
- Dzorwulu
- Dzorwulu Residential Area
- East Dzorwulu Residential Area
- East Legon
- East Legon Extension
- East Legon Residential Area
- La Bawaleshie
- La Bawalshie
- Legon
- Martey Tsuru
- Mempeasem
- Mepeasm
- North Dzorwolu
- North Dzorwulu Residential Area
- Okponglo
- Shiashie
- South Legon

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 West and the best time to visit

In Ayawaso West, 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 West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital McHenly's Medical Centre · Ayawaso West 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63281&mlon=-0.16692#map=17/5.63281/-0.16692) 

Bank Zenith Bank · Ayawaso West 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63312&mlon=-0.17229#map=17/5.63312/-0.17229) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Ayawaso West 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63523&mlon=-0.17222#map=17/5.63523/-0.17222) 

Petrol pump Allied · Ayawaso West 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62785&mlon=-0.17251#map=17/5.62785/-0.17251) 

Hotel Golden Crest Lodge · Ayawaso West 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63244&mlon=-0.16618#map=17/5.63244/-0.16618) 

Mall A&C Corner · Ayawaso West 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63051&mlon=-0.16088#map=17/5.63051/-0.16088) 

School Galaxy International School · Ayawaso West 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63013&mlon=-0.16297#map=17/5.63013/-0.16297) 

College Tema Ridge School · Ayawaso West 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62661&mlon=-0.16525#map=17/5.62661/-0.16525) 

Police station East Legon Police Station · Ayawaso West 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63167&mlon=-0.15238#map=17/5.63167/-0.15238) 

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 West

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

- Hospitals28
- Banks67
- ATMs28
- Petrol pumps18
- Hotels118
- Shopping malls14
- Schools70
- Colleges and universities60
- Pharmacies31
- Restaurants175
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics16

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 North Municipal
- 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 West?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ayawaso West?75,303 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ayawaso West?About 25 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ayawaso West?About 2,301 people per km²
- What borders Ayawaso West?Adenta Municipal, Ayawaso East Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal, Ga East, La Dade-Kotopon, La-Nkwantanang-Madina, Ledzokuku Municipal and Okaikwei North Municipal
- What is there to see in Ayawaso West?Despite Automobile Museum, Museum of Archaelogy, UG Registry
- What time zone is Ayawaso West in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ayawaso West?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ayawaso West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayawaso West?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ayawaso West?Settlements lie between 24 m and 97 m
- What is the best time to visit Ayawaso West?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayawaso West?McHenly's Medical Centre, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ayawaso West?Zenith Bank, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ayawaso West?Standard Chartered ATM, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayawaso West?Allied, about 1.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayawaso West?28 mapped
- How many banks are in Ayawaso West?67 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ayawaso West?28 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayawaso West?18 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayawaso West?GH0712 (OCHA common operational dataset)