District · Greater Accra Region
# Ga North Municipal

Ga North Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated 235,292 people in 2021 on 125 km² (about 1,887 per km²). 55 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 200 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 235,292 people (2021)
- 125 km²
- 200 mapped services
- 61 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Ga North Municipal?

Ga North Municipal had an estimated 235,292 people in 2021 — 4.3% of Greater Accra Region, 18th of 260 districts. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (below the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 125 km², that is about 1,887 people per km², 33rd of 260 districts.

30.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% 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 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 23,754
- 5–9 24,849
- 10–14 23,027
- 15–19 20,327
- 20–24 21,918
- 25–29 24,010
- 30–34 25,062
- 35–39 20,510
- 40–44 15,578
- 45–49 11,142
- 50–54 7,794
- 55–59 5,508
- 60–64 4,705
- 65–69 2,996
- 70–74 1,943
- 75–79 1,117
- 80–84 602
- 85–89 263
- 90–94 116
- 95+ 71

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

## Where is Ga North Municipal?

Ga North Municipal lies in Greater Accra Region, Ghana. It borders 5 other districts: Akwapem South, Ga East, Ga West Municipal, Nsawam Adoagyiri and Okaikwei North Municipal. By area it is the 221st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.4% of Greater Accra Region. The centre of Ga North Municipal is about 20 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.7107° N, 0.2803° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Ga North Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ga North Municipal: 1 castle or fort.
- Mills Family Residence · castle or fort

### Nearby, outside Ga North Municipal
- Amamoley Palace · castle or fort, Ga West Municipal 5.6 km
- Frederiksgave · castle or fort, Ga East 7.8 km
- Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site · museum, Ga East 7.8 km
- Adjen Kotoku Kwarteman New Palace · castle or fort, Ga West Municipal 8.5 km
- Ablekuma palace · castle or fort, Ga Central Municipal 9.7 km
- Accra Brewery Limited · attraction, Ga East 10 km
- Guinness Ghana Brewery · attraction, Ga East 10 km
- Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East 11 km
- Yellow House · attraction, La-Nkwantanang-Madina 11 km
- Chief Washington · castle or fort, La-Nkwantanang-Madina 11 km
- UG Registry · attraction, Ayawaso West 12 km
- Museum of Archaelogy · museum, Ayawaso West 13 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: Ga North 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 17 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé 177 km

### Nearest railway station

Amasaman (Ga North Municipal), about 2.6 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 06:02, sunset around 17:50).

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 Ga North Municipal

Open gazetteers list 55 villages, towns and localities in Ga North Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 38 m and 265 m above sea level (median 61 m).
- Abansu
- Abesey
- Adusa
- Adusu
- Afiaman
- Agbon Number One
- Akotoshie
- Akyiato
- Algoboshie
- Amasaman
- Ashwenanmo
- Awchioma
- Ayasu
- Ayawaso
- Bobomase
- Bodomasi
- Dedeiman
- Dedeman
- Donkorman
- Ebron
- Fise
- Gonse
- Hebron
- Janman
- Katakpo
- Katapor
- Kodwo Goku
- Kojokrom
- Koleman
- Kutunse
- Mantsi
- Mayera
- Medie
- Midie
- Mile 7
- Mpehuasem
- Nkuntunse
- Obuasi
- Ofankor
- Osofoman
- Otaomina
- Pobi-Asaawa
- Pobiman
- Pokuase
- Samsam
- Samsam Odumase
- Sansame
- Sapeman
- Sarpeiman
- Shikpantele
- Tantra Hill
- Toman
- Torman
- Treba
- Wiriman

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ga North Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Ga North Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Afibu
- Bukpo
- Kwasi Lonto
- Oboakosua

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.
- Akoto · 228 m
- Obuam · 101 m

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 Ga North Municipal and the best time to visit

In Ga 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ga North Municipal
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Amasaman Hospital · Ga North Municipal | 2.3 km | Map |
| Bank | GCB Bank · Ga North Municipal | 1.9 km | Map |
| ATM | Absa ATM · Ga East | 6.7 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Puma · Ga North Municipal | 1.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Joy Family Lodge · Ga North Municipal | 1.8 km | Map |
| Mall | China Mall · Ga North Municipal | 3.1 km | Map |
| School | Busy kidz School · Ga North Municipal | 1.3 km | Map |
| College | Heritage Christian University College · Ga North Municipal | 1.6 km | Map |
| Police station | Amasaman Police Station · Ga North Municipal | 2.1 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 Ga North Municipal

Places mapped inside Ga North Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 5
- Banks 6
- ATMs 3
- Petrol pumps 50
- Hotels 24
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 58
- Colleges and universities 6
- Pharmacies 16
- Restaurants 26
- Police stations 4
- 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 East Municipal
- Ayawaso North Municipal
- Ayawaso West
- Ga Central Municipal
- Ga East
- 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 Ga North Municipal? In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ga North Municipal? 235,292 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ga North Municipal? About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ga North Municipal? About 1,887 people per km²
- What borders Ga North Municipal? Akwapem South, Ga East, Ga West Municipal, Nsawam Adoagyiri and Okaikwei North Municipal
- What is there to see in Ga North Municipal? Mills Family Residence
- What time zone is Ga North Municipal in? UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ga North Municipal? Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ga North Municipal? English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ga North Municipal? 55 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ga North Municipal? Settlements lie between 38 m and 265 m
- What is the highest point in Ga North Municipal? Akoto (228 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ga North Municipal? November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ga North Municipal? Amasaman Hospital, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ga North Municipal? GCB Bank, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ga North Municipal? Absa ATM, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ga North Municipal? Puma, about 1.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ga North Municipal? 5 mapped
- How many banks are in Ga North Municipal? 6 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ga North Municipal? 3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ga North Municipal? 50 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ga North Municipal? GH0715 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 124.7 km²
- P-code: GH0715
- Region: Greater Accra Region

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-north-municipal/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.