# Ga South Municipal District, Greater Accra Region – Villages

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Ga South Municipal

Ga South Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **350,121 people** in 2021 on 178 km² (about 1,966 per km²). 48 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 350,121people (2021)
- 178km²
- 2mapped services
- 67 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ga South Municipal?

Ga South Municipal had an estimated **350,121 people** in 2021 — 6.4% of Greater Accra Region, 4th of 260 districts. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 178 km², that is about **1,966 people per km²**, 32nd of 260 districts.

34.8% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 26 across Greater Accra Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****41,168**

5–9 ****41,856**

10–14 ****38,732**

15–19 ****32,040**

20–24 ****31,389**

25–29 ****31,334**

30–34 ****31,190**

35–39 ****28,020**

40–44 ****21,555**

45–49 ****16,585**

50–54 ****12,086**

55–59 ****8,115**

60–64 ****6,466**

65–69 ****3,949**

70–74 ****2,560**

75–79 ****1,358**

80–84 ****894**

85–89 ****415**

90–94 ****206**

95+ ****203**

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

## Where is Ga South Municipal?

Ga South Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Awutu Senya](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya/), [Awutu Senya East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/awutu-senya-east/), [Ga Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-central-municipal/), [Ga West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-west-municipal/), [Upper West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-west-akim/) and [Weija Gbawe Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/weija-gbawe-municipal/). By area it is the 214th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.8% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ga South Municipal is about 30 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.6776° N, 0.4373° 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 Ga South Municipal

### Nearby, outside Ga South Municipal

- Adjen Kotoku Kwarteman New Palace · castle or fort, Ga West Municipal11 km
- Ablekuma palace · castle or fort, Ga Central Municipal15 km
- Amamoley Palace · castle or fort, Ga West Municipal15 km
- Gbawe Castle · castle or fort, Weija Gbawe Municipal18 km
- Mills Family Residence · castle or fort, Ga North Municipal18 km
- Prepaid Electricity · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal18 km
- PrepaidElectricTopBaseTaxiRank · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal19 km
- PrepaidElectric · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal19 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: Ga South 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) · Accra31 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi172 km

### Nearest railway station

Adjen Kotoku (Ga West Municipal), about 11 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:48) 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)](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 Ga South Municipal

Open gazetteers list **48 villages, towns and localities** in Ga South Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 28 m and 142 m above sea level (median 67 m).

- Abetinso
- Adiembra
- Agbon
- Akutuase
- Alafai
- Anotema
- Asabaham
- Asamoa
- Ashaaladza
- Ashaliaman
- Asifura
- Atorman
- Bebianiha
- Besease
- Bukor
- Bunmu
- Dantsera
- Gyatoman
- Hobor
- Honi
- Honiakyem
- Honise
- Jei Krodua
- Katakaman
- Kolokowhe
- Konkon
- Koteaku
- Kurabi
- Kwamianum
- Kweku Panfo
- Maampehia
- Mayera
- Ningoman
- Nsobri
- Nsuobri
- Obakrowe
- Obeman
- Obiliakua
- Obudakyire
- Obuom
- Odenke
- Oklu
- Okoman
- Okwabinabetinso
- Onyawonso
- Otaten
- Tebu
- Tenbibian

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).

## Landscape and landmarks of Ga South Municipal

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Adaisu
- Akutiaku
- Apetensu
- Asuobiri
- Banka
- Honi
- Kombla
- Kpowo
- Kpowo
- Opinti
- Pompom
- Tatwi
- Tenko
- Tsetsebula

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Odunkom · 135 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Ga South Municipal and the best time to visit

In Ga South Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,309 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (219 mm) and the driest Jan (25 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 25 

Feb 28 51 

Mar 28 116 

Apr 27 136 

May 27 198 

Jun 25 219 

Jul 24 102 

Aug 24 49 

Sep 25 118 

Oct 26 180 

Nov 26 86 

Dec 27 27 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ga South Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ayiresu Chip Compound · Awutu Senya 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62113&mlon=-0.52192#map=17/5.62113/-0.52192) 

Bank Bawjiase Area Rural Bank · Awutu Senya 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68078&mlon=-0.55436#map=17/5.68078/-0.55436) 

ATM Fidelity Bank · Weija Gbawe Municipal 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54539&mlon=-0.38618#map=17/5.54539/-0.38618) 

Petrol pump Shell · Ga South Municipal 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66727&mlon=-0.35863#map=17/5.66727/-0.35863) 

Hotel King David Guest House · Weija Gbawe Municipal 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.60907&mlon=-0.40832#map=17/5.60907/-0.40832) 

Mall Trapezium Plaza · Ga West Municipal 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69618&mlon=-0.31580#map=17/5.69618/-0.31580) 

School Okushibeade Methodist Basic School · Ga West Municipal 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70203&mlon=-0.38458#map=17/5.70203/-0.38458) 

College The Universal Light Bible College · Ga South Municipal 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.65561&mlon=-0.37664#map=17/5.65561/-0.37664) 

Police station Kotoku Police Station · Ga West Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73668&mlon=-0.35907#map=17/5.73668/-0.35907) 

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 Ga South Municipal

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Colleges and universities1

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
- Ayawaso West
- Ga Central Municipal
- Ga East
- Ga North 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 South Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Ga South Municipal?350,121 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ga South Municipal?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ga South Municipal?About 1,966 people per km²
- What borders Ga South Municipal?Awutu Senya, Awutu Senya East, Ga Central Municipal, Ga West Municipal, Upper West Akim and Weija Gbawe Municipal
- What is there to see in Ga South Municipal?Adjen Kotoku Kwarteman New Palace, Ablekuma palace, Amamoley Palace, Gbawe Castle
- What time zone is Ga South Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Ga South Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Ga South Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ga South Municipal?48 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ga South Municipal?Settlements lie between 28 m and 142 m
- What is the highest point in Ga South Municipal?Odunkom (135 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ga South Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ga South Municipal?Ayiresu Chip Compound, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ga South Municipal?Bawjiase Area Rural Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ga South Municipal?Fidelity Bank, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ga South Municipal?Shell, about 8.8 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Ga South Municipal?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ga South Municipal?GH0716 (OCHA common operational dataset)