# Krachi East Municipal District, Oti Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-east-municipal/

District · Oti Region 

# Krachi East Municipal

Krachi East Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Oti Region. It had an estimated **110,435 people** in 2021 on 2,759 km² (about 40 per km²). Its main town is Dambai. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 110,435people (2021)
- 2,759km²
- 19mapped services
- 107 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Krachi East Municipal?

Krachi East Municipal had an estimated **110,435 people** in 2021 — 15.4% of Oti Region, 118th of 260 districts. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Oti Region figure of 981). Spread over 2,759 km², that is about **40 people per km²**, 239th of 260 districts.

41.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Oti Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****16,454**

5–9 ****15,728**

10–14 ****13,489**

15–19 ****11,856**

20–24 ****10,561**

25–29 ****8,893**

30–34 ****7,502**

35–39 ****6,332**

40–44 ****5,136**

45–49 ****3,935**

50–54 ****3,073**

55–59 ****2,152**

60–64 ****1,768**

65–69 ****1,102**

70–74 ****908**

75–79 ****576**

80–84 ****502**

85–89 ****272**

90–94 ****106**

95+ ****90**

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

## Where is Krachi East Municipal?

Krachi East Municipal lies in [Oti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Biakoye](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/biakoye/), [Kadjebi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/kadjebi/), [Krachi Nchumuru](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-nchumuru/), [Krachi West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-west/), [Nkwanta South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/nkwanta-south-municipal/) and [Sene East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/sene-east/). By area it is the 15th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 24.9% of [Oti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/). The centre of Krachi East Municipal is about 255 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 30 km from Dambai, the main town of Oti Region. The centre point is at 7.8054° N, 0.2639° 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 Krachi East Municipal

### Nearby, outside Krachi East Municipal

- Akposo Ukuve · cave, Biakoye20 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: Krachi East 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

- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé213 km
- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale231 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:41) 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 Krachi East Municipal

Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Krachi East Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Dambai (22,445). Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 461 m above sea level (median 107 m).

- Addo Nkwanta
- Adinbya
- Adjana
- Adumadum
- Aglakope
- Ankra Kura
- Anyabo Akura
- Ashiaye
- Asukawkaw
- Ayiramo Kura
- Ayirefie-Batorkope
- Basare
- Chambakura
- Dadoto
- Dambai
- Dentu
- Dodo - Fie
- Dormabin
- Gbemumukpo
- Injari no. 2
- Jerusalem
- Kabonfri
- Klinten
- Konkomba Kura
- Kotokugyani
- Kparekpare
- Kpatsiri
- Kpelema
- Kplesu
- Kudorkope
- Kunda
- Mapekope
- Nantwie Kura
- New Otiso
- Nwane
- Owankwae
- Pai-Katanga
- Tapa Alavanyo
- Tokpo Kponya
- Tokuroano
- Wurubung

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 Krachi East Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Krachi East Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Asukawkaw
- Dujwa
- Jike
- Nano
- Oti
- Prembe
- Tadji
- Tasa
- Wane

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 Krachi East Municipal and the best time to visit

In Krachi East Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,521 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (263 mm) and the driest Dec (7 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 26 13 

Feb 28 27 

Mar 29 70 

Apr 28 125 

May 28 154 

Jun 26 200 

Jul 26 255 

Aug 26 211 

Sep 26 263 

Oct 27 169 

Nov 27 26 

Dec 27 7 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Krachi East Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital St. Mary Theresa Hospital · Kadjebi 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.74188&mlon=0.51053#map=17/7.74188/0.51053) 

Bank Ghana Commercial Bank, Dambai · Krachi East Municipal 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.07008&mlon=0.17867#map=17/8.07008/0.17867) 

Petrol pump TT Energy · Krachi East Municipal 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05529&mlon=0.18461#map=17/8.05529/0.18461) 

Hotel Nkwanta Gateway Hotel · Krachi East Municipal 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.83520&mlon=0.30697#map=17/7.83520/0.30697) 

School Okanease M/A Primary · Krachi East Municipal 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73821&mlon=0.36360#map=17/7.73821/0.36360) 

College Dambai College of Education · Krachi East Municipal 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.06492&mlon=0.17727#map=17/8.06492/0.17727) 

Police station Dambai Police Police Station · Krachi East Municipal 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05339&mlon=0.18564#map=17/8.05339/0.18564) 

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 Krachi East Municipal

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

- Banks2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels5
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1

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

- Biakoye
- Jasikan
- Kadjebi
- Krachi Nchumuru
- Krachi West
- Nkwanta North
- Nkwanta South Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Krachi East Municipal?In Oti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Krachi East Municipal?110,435 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Krachi East Municipal?About 19 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Krachi East Municipal?About 40 people per km²
- What borders Krachi East Municipal?Biakoye, Kadjebi, Krachi Nchumuru, Krachi West, Nkwanta South Municipal and Sene East
- What is there to see in Krachi East Municipal?Akposo Ukuve
- What time zone is Krachi East Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Krachi East Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Krachi East Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Krachi East Municipal?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Krachi East Municipal?Settlements lie between 75 m and 461 m
- What is the best time to visit Krachi East Municipal?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Krachi East Municipal?St. Mary Theresa Hospital, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Krachi East Municipal?Ghana Commercial Bank, Dambai, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Krachi East Municipal?TT Energy, about 29 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Krachi East Municipal?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Krachi East Municipal?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Krachi East Municipal?GH1004 (OCHA common operational dataset)