# La-Nkwantanang-Madina District, Greater Accra Region

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# La-Nkwantanang-Madina

La-Nkwantanang-Madina is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **244,676 people** in 2021 on 71 km² (about 3,449 per km²). 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 332 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 244,676people (2021)
- 70.9km²
- 332mapped services
- 79 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?

La-Nkwantanang-Madina had an estimated **244,676 people** in 2021 — 4.5% of Greater Accra Region, 14th of 260 districts. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (below the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 71 km², that is about **3,449 people per km²**, 23rd of 260 districts.

28.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% 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 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****24,025**

5–9 ****23,542**

10–14 ****21,713**

15–19 ****22,076**

20–24 ****27,017**

25–29 ****27,432**

30–34 ****25,224**

35–39 ****20,798**

40–44 ****15,117**

45–49 ****11,163**

50–54 ****7,840**

55–59 ****5,696**

60–64 ****4,852**

65–69 ****3,243**

70–74 ****2,102**

75–79 ****1,248**

80–84 ****836**

85–89 ****445**

90–94 ****176**

95+ ****131**

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

## Where is La-Nkwantanang-Madina?

La-Nkwantanang-Madina lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Adenta Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/adenta-municipal/), [Akwapem South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/akwapem-south/), [Ayawaso West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-west/), [Ga East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-east/) and [Kpone Katamanso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/kpone-katamanso/). By area it is the 235th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.9% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of La-Nkwantanang-Madina is about 21 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.7415° N, 0.1729° 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 La-Nkwantanang-Madina

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La-Nkwantanang-Madina: 1 attraction; 1 castle or fort.

- Chief Washington · castle or fort
- Yellow House · attraction

### Nearby, outside La-Nkwantanang-Madina

- Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site · museum, Ga East5.1 km
- Frederiksgave · castle or fort, Ga East5.2 km
- SUR. DEE · monument, Kpone Katamanso6.3 km
- Lakeside Marina Park · theme park, Adenta Municipal6.3 km
- Museum of Archaelogy · museum, Ayawaso West10.0 km
- UG Registry · attraction, Ayawaso West10 km
- Despite Automobile Museum · museum, Ayawaso West11 km
- Sikorsky H-19 · attraction, Akwapem South12 km
- Mills Family Residence · castle or fort, Ga North Municipal12 km
- Untamed Empire · museum, La Dade-Kotopon13 km
- Accra Zoo · zoo, Okaikwei North Municipal13 km
- Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East14 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: La-Nkwantanang-Madina

- 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) · Accra15 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé165 km

### Nearest railway station

Dome (Ga East), about 13 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 17:49).

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 La-Nkwantanang-Madina

Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in La-Nkwantanang-Madina. The largest with a recorded population: Medina Estates (101,207). Settlements here lie between about 57 m and 101 m above sea level (median 79 m).

- Adenta West
- Adoteiman
- Amanfrokoo
- Ampomah Village
- Amrahia
- Ashiyie
- Danfa
- Kplenkoo
- Kweiman
- Kweman
- Lateman
- Madina Zongo
- Medina Estates
- New Kweiman
- Nkwantanang
- North Legon
- Nyamekrom
- Oshiyie
- Otinibi
- Owusu Ansah
- Oyamfa
- Oyarifa
- Pantan
- Pantang
- Redco
- Ritz
- Teiman

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 La-Nkwantanang-Madina

Named natural and historic features inside La-Nkwantanang-Madina, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Dakkobi

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 La-Nkwantanang-Madina and the best time to visit

In La-Nkwantanang-Madina, 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 La-Nkwantanang-Madina

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Focus Orthopedic · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73633&mlon=-0.17612#map=17/5.73633/-0.17612) 

Bank Manya Krobo Rural Bank · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73973&mlon=-0.15525#map=17/5.73973/-0.15525) 

ATM Absa ATM · Adenta Municipal 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.74135&mlon=-0.15375#map=17/5.74135/-0.15375) 

Petrol pump Goodness · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73608&mlon=-0.17497#map=17/5.73608/-0.17497) 

Hotel Plush Royal Hotel · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73516&mlon=-0.16552#map=17/5.73516/-0.16552) 

Mall Oyarifa Mall · Ga East 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.77679&mlon=-0.18115#map=17/5.77679/-0.18115) 

School Presby Primary. School. Oyarifa · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.74570&mlon=-0.17480#map=17/5.74570/-0.17480) 

College Christian Service University College · La-Nkwantanang-Madina 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.77664&mlon=-0.13820#map=17/5.77664/-0.13820) 

Police station Foster Home Police Station · Adenta Municipal 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73533&mlon=-0.15553#map=17/5.73533/-0.15553) 

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 La-Nkwantanang-Madina

Places mapped inside La-Nkwantanang-Madina in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals18
- Banks38
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps50
- Hotels25
- Shopping malls1
- Schools65
- Colleges and universities9
- Pharmacies43
- Restaurants73
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics2

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
- Ga West Municipal
- Korle Klottey Municipal
- Kpone Katamanso
- Krowor Municipal
- La Dade-Kotopon
- Ledzokuku Municipal
- Ningo/Prampram
- Okaikwei North Municipal
- Shai Osudoku
- Tema Metropolitan
- Tema West Municipal
- Weija Gbawe Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is La-Nkwantanang-Madina?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of La-Nkwantanang-Madina?244,676 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of La-Nkwantanang-Madina?About 3,449 people per km²
- What borders La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Adenta Municipal, Akwapem South, Ayawaso West, Ga East and Kpone Katamanso
- What is there to see in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Chief Washington, Yellow House
- What time zone is La-Nkwantanang-Madina in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Settlements lie between 57 m and 101 m
- What is the best time to visit La-Nkwantanang-Madina?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Focus Orthopedic, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Manya Krobo Rural Bank, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Absa ATM, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La-Nkwantanang-Madina?Goodness, about 0.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?18 mapped
- How many banks are in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?38 mapped
- How many ATMs are in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La-Nkwantanang-Madina?50 mapped
- What is the P-code of La-Nkwantanang-Madina?GH0722 (OCHA common operational dataset)