# Okaikwei North Municipal District, Greater Accra Region

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Okaikwei North Municipal

Okaikwei North Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **160,446 people** in 2021 on 22 km² (about 7,144 per km²). 21 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 389 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 160,446people (2021)
- 22.5km²
- 389mapped services
- 53 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Okaikwei North Municipal?

Okaikwei North Municipal had an estimated **160,446 people** in 2021 — 2.9% of Greater Accra Region, 48th of 260 districts. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 22 km², that is about **7,144 people per km²**, 12th of 260 districts.

26.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 26 across Greater Accra Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,126**

5–9 ****14,580**

10–14 ****14,067**

15–19 ****14,477**

20–24 ****16,551**

25–29 ****17,770**

30–34 ****16,195**

35–39 ****13,533**

40–44 ****10,546**

45–49 ****8,076**

50–54 ****6,159**

55–59 ****4,475**

60–64 ****3,656**

65–69 ****2,360**

70–74 ****1,611**

75–79 ****976**

80–84 ****660**

85–89 ****386**

90–94 ****150**

95+ ****92**

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

## Where is Okaikwei North Municipal?

Okaikwei North 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/), [Ayawaso North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-north-municipal/), [Ayawaso West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ayawaso-west/), [Ga Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-central-municipal/), [Ga East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-east/), [Ga North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-north-municipal/) and [Ga West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ga-west-municipal/). By area it is the 250th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.6% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Okaikwei North Municipal is about 8.2 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.6288° N, 0.2087° 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 Okaikwei North Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Okaikwei North Municipal: 1 zoo.

- Accra Zoo · zoo

### Nearby, outside Okaikwei North Municipal

- Ghana South Africa Culture Clump · attraction, Ga East2.3 km
- UG Registry · attraction, Ayawaso West2.8 km
- Accra Brewery Limited · attraction, Ga East3.0 km
- Guinness Ghana Brewery · attraction, Ga East3.0 km
- Museum of Archaelogy · museum, Ayawaso West4.0 km
- Untamed Empire · museum, La Dade-Kotopon4.6 km
- Chief Washington · castle or fort, La-Nkwantanang-Madina5.8 km
- Revolution Square · monument, La Dade-Kotopon6.1 km
- Despite Automobile Museum · museum, Ayawaso West6.5 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal6.6 km
- W.E.B Du Bois Center · museum, La Dade-Kotopon6.6 km
- Yellow House · attraction, La-Nkwantanang-Madina6.8 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: Okaikwei North 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) · Accra5.3 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé172 km

### Nearest railway station

Achimota Junction (Okaikwei North Municipal), about 2.9 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 Okaikwei North Municipal

Open gazetteers list **21 villages, towns and localities** in Okaikwei North Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 26 m and 94 m above sea level (median 53 m).

- Abeka
- Abofu
- Achimota
- Achimota Forest
- Akweteyman
- Anumle
- Apenkwa
- Ayido
- Christian Village
- Green Hill
- Kisseman
- Lapaz
- Little Legon
- New Fadama
- Nii Boi Town
- Niiboye Town
- Nyamekye
- Oko
- Old Tesano
- Tesano
- Tesano Estates

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 Okaikwei North Municipal

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Legon Hill · 66 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Achimota Forest Reserve

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 Okaikwei North Municipal and the best time to visit

In Okaikwei 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Okaikwei North Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Achimota Hospital · Okaikwei North Municipal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62949&mlon=-0.21703#map=17/5.62949/-0.21703) 

Bank Ecobank · Okaikwei North Municipal 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63573&mlon=-0.21512#map=17/5.63573/-0.21512) 

ATM Fidelity Bank · Okaikwei North Municipal 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63568&mlon=-0.21478#map=17/5.63568/-0.21478) 

Petrol pump Goil · Okaikwei North Municipal 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63577&mlon=-0.21466#map=17/5.63577/-0.21466) 

Hotel Nogahill Hotel · Ayawaso West 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.61721&mlon=-0.20069#map=17/5.61721/-0.20069) 

Mall Shalom Shopping Mall · Okaikwei North Municipal 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62067&mlon=-0.22770#map=17/5.62067/-0.22770) 

School Achimota School · Okaikwei North Municipal 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62820&mlon=-0.21280#map=17/5.62820/-0.21280) 

College Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration · Okaikwei North Municipal 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63678&mlon=-0.20212#map=17/5.63678/-0.20212) 

Police station Achimota Police Station · Okaikwei North Municipal 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62167&mlon=-0.21870#map=17/5.62167/-0.21870) 

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 Okaikwei North Municipal

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

- Hospitals11
- Banks43
- ATMs8
- Petrol pumps32
- Hotels44
- Shopping malls4
- Schools64
- Colleges and universities15
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies48
- Restaurants107
- Police stations9
- 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
- La-Nkwantanang-Madina
- Ledzokuku Municipal
- Ningo/Prampram
- Shai Osudoku
- Tema Metropolitan
- Tema West Municipal
- Weija Gbawe Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Okaikwei North Municipal?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Okaikwei North Municipal?160,446 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Okaikwei North Municipal?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Okaikwei North Municipal?About 7,144 people per km²
- What borders Okaikwei North Municipal?Ablekuma North Municipal, Ayawaso North Municipal, Ayawaso West, Ga Central Municipal, Ga East, Ga North Municipal and Ga West Municipal
- What is there to see in Okaikwei North Municipal?Accra Zoo
- What time zone is Okaikwei North Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Okaikwei North Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Okaikwei North Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Okaikwei North Municipal?21 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Okaikwei North Municipal?Settlements lie between 26 m and 94 m
- What is the highest point in Okaikwei North Municipal?Legon Hill (66 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Okaikwei North Municipal?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Okaikwei North Municipal?Achimota Hospital, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Okaikwei North Municipal?Ecobank, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Okaikwei North Municipal?Fidelity Bank, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Okaikwei North Municipal?Goil, about 1.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Okaikwei North Municipal?11 mapped
- How many banks are in Okaikwei North Municipal?43 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Okaikwei North Municipal?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Okaikwei North Municipal?32 mapped
- What is the P-code of Okaikwei North Municipal?GH0725 (OCHA common operational dataset)