# Tema Metropolitan District, Greater Accra Region – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/tema-metropolitan/

District · Greater Accra Region 

# Tema Metropolitan

Tema Metropolitan is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **177,924 people** in 2021 on 43 km² (about 4,183 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 279 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 177,924people (2021)
- 42.5km²
- 279mapped services
- 26 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tema Metropolitan?

Tema Metropolitan had an estimated **177,924 people** in 2021 — 3.3% of Greater Accra Region, 38th of 260 districts. There are 1,033 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 43 km², that is about **4,183 people per km²**, 20th of 260 districts.

27.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% 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 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****16,487**

5–9 ****16,898**

10–14 ****16,176**

15–19 ****15,748**

20–24 ****18,039**

25–29 ****18,552**

30–34 ****17,592**

35–39 ****14,705**

40–44 ****11,746**

45–49 ****8,870**

50–54 ****6,417**

55–59 ****4,774**

60–64 ****4,054**

65–69 ****2,755**

70–74 ****2,148**

75–79 ****1,334**

80–84 ****891**

85–89 ****432**

90–94 ****174**

95+ ****132**

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

## Where is Tema Metropolitan?

Tema Metropolitan lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Ashaiman Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ashaiman-municipal/), [Kpone Katamanso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/kpone-katamanso/) and [Tema West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/tema-west-municipal/). By area it is the 241st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.1% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Tema Metropolitan is about 24 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.6484° N, 0.0048° 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 Tema Metropolitan

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Tema Metropolitan: 2 attractions; 1 memorial.

- Sakoumono beach · attraction
- Valco Employees Recreation Area (VERA) · attraction
- F.E. Daniels Memorial House · memorial

### Nearby, outside Tema Metropolitan

- Paradise Beach · attraction, Kpone Katamanso6.0 km
- Aquarium Marshall · aquarium, Tema West Municipal6.0 km
- Green Fm 88.9 · attraction, Tema West Municipal7.0 km
- Nighty Beach · beach, Krowor Municipal7.3 km
- Kpone Beach Resort · attraction, Kpone Katamanso7.7 km
- Fort Augustaborg · castle or fort, Ledzokuku Municipal13 km
- Fort Vernon · attraction, Ningo/Prampram15 km
- Eyum Royal Palace · castle or fort, Ningo/Prampram15 km
- Lakeside Marina Park · theme park, Adenta Municipal16 km
- Despite Automobile Museum · museum, Ayawaso West16 km
- SUR. DEE · monument, Kpone Katamanso18 km
- La Beach Resort · attraction, La Dade-Kotopon18 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: Tema Metropolitan

- 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) · Accra19 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé151 km

### Nearest railway station

Community 1 Train Station (Tema Metropolitan), about 1.0 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:46) 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 Tema Metropolitan

Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Tema Metropolitan. The largest with a recorded population: Tema (155,782) and Tema New Town (95,837). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 37 m above sea level (median 26 m).

- Asokrochona
- Ayigbe Town
- Bankuman
- Community 1
- Community 10
- Community 11
- Community 2
- Community 3
- Community 4
- Community 4 Kaiser Flat
- Community 4 Segico Flats
- Community 5
- Community 6
- Community 7
- Community 8
- Community 9
- Obenyade
- Ports & Harbour
- SSNIT Flats
- Tema
- Tema Community 2
- Tema Community 3
- Tema Community Four
- Tema Community Seven
- Tema New Town

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 Tema Metropolitan

Named natural and historic features inside Tema Metropolitan, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon.

- Sakumo Lagoon

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 Tema Metropolitan and the best time to visit

In Tema Metropolitan, 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 Tema Metropolitan

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Meridian Clinic · Tema Metropolitan 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.64567&mlon=-0.00726#map=17/5.64567/-0.00726) 

Bank Zenith Bank · Tema Metropolitan 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.64793&mlon=-0.00581#map=17/5.64793/-0.00581) 

ATM Standard Chartered ATM · Tema Metropolitan 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.64704&mlon=-0.00131#map=17/5.64704/-0.00131) 

Petrol pump Shell · Tema Metropolitan 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.64642&mlon=-0.00152#map=17/5.64642/-0.00152) 

Hotel Joefiko Royal Hotel · Tema Metropolitan 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.65340&mlon=-0.00709#map=17/5.65340/-0.00709) 

Mall Tema Central Mall · Tema Metropolitan 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66547&mlon=-0.00142#map=17/5.66547/-0.00142) 

School TWEDAASE · Tema Metropolitan 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.64828&mlon=-0.00529#map=17/5.64828/-0.00529) 

College Ghaniel University College · Tema Metropolitan 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.65342&mlon=-0.00709#map=17/5.65342/-0.00709) 

Police station Community 1 Police Station · Tema Metropolitan 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.64368&mlon=-0.00231#map=17/5.64368/-0.00231) 

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 Tema Metropolitan

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

- Hospitals22
- Banks52
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps43
- Hotels36
- Shopping malls2
- Schools46
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants51
- Police stations6
- 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
- Okaikwei North Municipal
- Shai Osudoku
- Tema West Municipal
- Weija Gbawe Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Tema Metropolitan?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Tema Metropolitan?177,924 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tema Metropolitan?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tema Metropolitan?About 4,183 people per km²
- What borders Tema Metropolitan?Ashaiman Municipal, Kpone Katamanso and Tema West Municipal
- What is there to see in Tema Metropolitan?F.E. Daniels Memorial House, Sakoumono beach, Valco Employees Recreation Area (VERA)
- What time zone is Tema Metropolitan in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tema Metropolitan?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Tema Metropolitan?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tema Metropolitan?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tema Metropolitan?Settlements lie between 0 m and 37 m
- What is the best time to visit Tema Metropolitan?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tema Metropolitan?Meridian Clinic, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tema Metropolitan?Zenith Bank, about 0.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tema Metropolitan?Standard Chartered ATM, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tema Metropolitan?Shell, about 0.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tema Metropolitan?22 mapped
- How many banks are in Tema Metropolitan?52 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Tema Metropolitan?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tema Metropolitan?43 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tema Metropolitan?GH0727 (OCHA common operational dataset)