# Ga West Municipal District, Greater Accra Region – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-west-municipal/ District · Greater Accra Region # Ga West Municipal Ga West Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **314,299 people** in 2021 on 175 km² (about 1,796 per km²). 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 78 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 314,299people (2021) - 175km² - 78mapped services - 46 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Ga West Municipal? Ga West Municipal had an estimated **314,299 people** in 2021 — 5.8% of Greater Accra Region, 7th of 260 districts. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (below the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 175 km², that is about **1,796 people per km²**, 34th of 260 districts. 35.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 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 ****36,929** 5–9 ****38,922** 10–14 ****34,756** 15–19 ****27,114** 20–24 ****26,613** 25–29 ****27,187** 30–34 ****29,852** 35–39 ****27,613** 40–44 ****21,161** 45–49 ****14,827** 50–54 ****10,032** 55–59 ****6,450** 60–64 ****5,407** 65–69 ****3,275** 70–74 ****2,063** 75–79 ****995** 80–84 ****533** 85–89 ****293** 90–94 ****150** 95+ ****127** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Ga West Municipal? Ga West Municipal lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Ablekuma North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-north-municipal/), [Ga Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-central-municipal/), [Ga North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-north-municipal/), [Ga South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-south-municipal/), [Nsawam Adoagyiri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/nsawam-adoagyiri/), [Okaikwei North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/okaikwei-north-municipal/) and [Upper West Akim](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/upper-west-akim/). By area it is the 216th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.7% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Ga West Municipal is about 24 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.7038° N, 0.3574° 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 West Municipal OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Ga West Municipal: 2 castles and forts. - Adjen Kotoku Kwarteman New Palace · castle or fort - Amamoley Palace · castle or fort ### Nearby, outside Ga West Municipal - Mills Family Residence · castle or fort, Ga North Municipal9.5 km - Ablekuma palace · castle or fort, Ga Central Municipal9.8 km - Gbawe Castle · castle or fort, Weija Gbawe Municipal15 km - Prepaid Electricity · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal15 km - Guinness Ghana Brewery · attraction, Ga East16 km - Accra Brewery Limited · attraction, Ga East16 km - Frederiksgave · castle or fort, Ga East16 km - Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site · museum, Ga East16 km - PrepaidElectric · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal16 km - PrepaidElectricTopBaseTaxiRank · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal16 km - Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East16 km - MallamJunction · attraction, Weija Gbawe Municipal17 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 West 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) · Accra24 km - Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi177 km ### Nearest railway station Adjen Kotoku (Ga West Municipal), about 4.0 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)](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 West Municipal Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Ga West Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Atsiaman (202,932) and New Achimota (37,116). Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 114 m above sea level (median 46 m). - Abehenease - Abochiman - Adaman - Adjen Kotoku - Adzen Kotoku - Afuaman - Aidan - Akotoshi - Akramaman - Akranman - Akweiman - Alhaji - Amamole - Amamoley - Amanfro - Amanfrom - Ardeyman - Asofaa - Asofan - Asuaba - Atsiama - Atsiaman - Avukorpe - Ayikaidoblo - Ayitekoto - Botokura - Chantan - Chwerebuana - Doblogonno - Dome - Dome Faase - Dome Sampaman - Domfase - Fanchiniko - Ga Odumase - Gakorpe - Kodwoashon - Kojo Ashong - Kojoman - Koteman - Kotoku Newtown - Kudamakope - Kwashiekuma - Kwasikumaman - Lomnava - Mamomom - Manhean - Nankanso - New Achimota - Nii Ankraman - Nii-Aboman - Nsakyina - Obeyeyie - Obeyie - Obokwasi - Oduman - Odumase - Oduntia - Oklu - Okushibiade - Omajor - Onibi - Onyansana - Onyasena - Opa - Oshiuman - Otuaple - Papasi - South Ofankor - Tabora - Tipai - Yaawoman 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 West Municipal Named natural and historic features inside Ga West Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Badwo - Dobro - Kyiribra - Ntafrata ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Asofaa · 145 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 West Municipal and the best time to visit In Ga West 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 West Municipal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Obeyeyie Medical Centre · Ga West Municipal 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69112&mlon=-0.33518#map=17/5.69112/-0.33518) Bank Ga Rural Bank · Ga North Municipal 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70525&mlon=-0.29882#map=17/5.70525/-0.29882) ATM Absa ATM · Nsawam Adoagyiri 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80970&mlon=-0.34862#map=17/5.80970/-0.34862) Petrol pump Pacific Gas station · Ga West Municipal 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68482&mlon=-0.35472#map=17/5.68482/-0.35472) Hotel Chaliemon GH · Ga West Municipal 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73225&mlon=-0.36260#map=17/5.73225/-0.36260) Mall Trapezium Plaza · Ga West Municipal 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.69618&mlon=-0.31580#map=17/5.69618/-0.31580) School Ayikai Doblo M/A Junior High School · Ga West Municipal 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.67913&mlon=-0.35214#map=17/5.67913/-0.35214) College The Universal Light Bible College · Ga South Municipal 5.8 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 3.7 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 West Municipal Places mapped inside Ga West Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals5 - Petrol pumps19 - Hotels6 - Shopping malls1 - Schools26 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants15 - Police stations2 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 South 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 West Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana - What is the population of Ga West Municipal?314,299 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Ga West Municipal?About 24 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Ga West Municipal?About 1,796 people per km² - What borders Ga West Municipal?Ablekuma North Municipal, Ga Central Municipal, Ga North Municipal, Ga South Municipal, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Okaikwei North Municipal and Upper West Akim - What is there to see in Ga West Municipal?Adjen Kotoku Kwarteman New Palace, Amamoley Palace - What time zone is Ga West Municipal in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Ga West Municipal?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Ga West Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ga West Municipal?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ga West Municipal?Settlements lie between 20 m and 114 m - What is the highest point in Ga West Municipal?Asofaa (145 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ga West Municipal?November to March and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Ga West Municipal?Obeyeyie Medical Centre, about 2.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ga West Municipal?Ga Rural Bank, about 6.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ga West Municipal?Absa ATM, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ga West Municipal?Pacific Gas station, about 2.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Ga West Municipal?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ga West Municipal?19 mapped - What is the P-code of Ga West Municipal?GH0717 (OCHA common operational dataset)