# Biakoye District, Oti Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/biakoye/ District · Oti Region # Biakoye Biakoye is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Oti Region. It had an estimated **71,827 people** in 2021 on 1,106 km² (about 65 per km²). 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 71,827people (2021) - 1,106km² - 14mapped services - 148 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Biakoye? Biakoye had an estimated **71,827 people** in 2021 — 10.0% of Oti Region, 201st of 260 districts. There are 991 women for every 1,000 men (above the Oti Region figure of 981). Spread over 1,106 km², that is about **65 people per km²**, 218th of 260 districts. 37.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Oti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people. 0–4 ****9,015** 5–9 ****9,235** 10–14 ****8,728** 15–19 ****7,765** 20–24 ****5,542** 25–29 ****4,706** 30–34 ****4,412** 35–39 ****4,188** 40–44 ****3,519** 45–49 ****3,149** 50–54 ****2,802** 55–59 ****2,393** 60–64 ****2,104** 65–69 ****1,503** 70–74 ****1,034** 75–79 ****691** 80–84 ****494** 85–89 ****351** 90–94 ****116** 95+ ****80** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Biakoye? Biakoye lies in [Oti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Hohoe Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/hohoe-municipal/), [Jasikan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/jasikan/), [Kadjebi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/kadjebi/), [Kpando Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/kpando-municipal/), [Krachi East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-east-municipal/), [Kwahu Afram Plains North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-north/) and [Sene East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/sene-east/). By area it is the 66th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 10.0% of [Oti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/). The centre of Biakoye is about 210 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 75 km from Dambai, the main town of Oti Region. The centre point is at 7.3927° N, 0.2462° E. 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 Biakoye OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Biakoye: 1 cave. - Akposo Ukuve · cave 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: Biakoye - 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 - Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé176 km - Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra204 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:44). 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 Biakoye Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Biakoye. Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 258 m above sea level (median 148 m). - Aboabo - Abohire - Adenkensu - Ahenkro - Ahundzo - Akaniem - Akayao - Akposo Itoava - Akposo Kabo - Akposokubi - Amanforo - Anyinasi - Apesokubi - Bowiri Amanforo - Bowiri Kyiriahi - Bowiri Odumase - Bumbula - Burbulakofe - C. K. Kope - Duaboni - Fahiakoho - Fanti Kope - Kadjebi - Klabo Kope - Kwamikrom - Nkonya Ntumda - Nkonya Tepo - Nkonya Wurapon - Nkonya Wurupong - Nsuam - Ntumeda - Nyanto - Odomitor - Odumasi - Takrabe - Tapa Abotoase - Tapa Amanya - Tapa-Amanfrom - Tayi - Tepo - Tsirahi - Worawora - Wurupong 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 Biakoye Named natural and historic features inside Biakoye, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 waterfall. - Aboabo - Jelem - Kabo - Konsu - Lake Volta - Tagbo Falls - Wiawia 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 Biakoye and the best time to visit In Biakoye, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,435 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (241 mm) and the driest Dec (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 15 Feb 28 33 Mar 29 76 Apr 28 115 May 28 144 Jun 26 194 Jul 26 230 Aug 26 176 Sep 26 241 Oct 27 166 Nov 27 35 Dec 27 12 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Biakoye Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Worawora Hospital · Biakoye 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.51716&mlon=0.37203#map=17/7.51716/0.37203) Bank GCB Bank · Jasikan 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.41103&mlon=0.46692#map=17/7.41103/0.46692) Petrol pump Alinco Oil · Jasikan 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.40301&mlon=0.46329#map=17/7.40301/0.46329) Hotel Afariwaa Lodge · Biakoye 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.51892&mlon=0.37479#map=17/7.51892/0.37479) School Tapaman Senior High/Technical School · Biakoye 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.42095&mlon=0.31495#map=17/7.42095/0.31495) College Jasikan College of Education · Jasikan 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.41140&mlon=0.46387#map=17/7.41140/0.46387) Police station Ghana Police Station Hohoe · Hohoe Municipal 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.15162&mlon=0.47368#map=17/7.15162/0.47368) 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 Biakoye Places mapped inside Biakoye in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels1 - Schools9 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 Oti Region - Jasikan - Kadjebi - Krachi East Municipal - Krachi Nchumuru - Krachi West - Nkwanta North - Nkwanta South Municipal ## Quick answers - Where is Biakoye?In Oti Region, Ghana - What is the population of Biakoye?71,827 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Biakoye?About 21 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Biakoye?About 65 people per km² - What borders Biakoye?Hohoe Municipal, Jasikan, Kadjebi, Kpando Municipal, Krachi East Municipal, Kwahu Afram Plains North and Sene East - What is there to see in Biakoye?Akposo Ukuve - What time zone is Biakoye in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Biakoye?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Biakoye?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Biakoye?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Biakoye?Settlements lie between 75 m and 258 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Biakoye?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Biakoye?November to January - Where is the nearest hospital to Biakoye?Worawora Hospital, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Biakoye?GCB Bank, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Biakoye?Alinco Oil, about 24 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Biakoye?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Biakoye?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Biakoye?GH1001 (OCHA common operational dataset)