# Nkwanta South Municipal District, Oti Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/nkwanta-south-municipal/

District · Oti Region 

# Nkwanta South Municipal

Nkwanta South Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Oti Region. It had an estimated **135,936 people** in 2021 on 2,733 km² (about 50 per km²). 97 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 135,936people (2021)
- 2,733km²
- 52mapped services
- 241 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nkwanta South Municipal?

Nkwanta South Municipal had an estimated **135,936 people** in 2021 — 18.9% of Oti Region, 75th of 260 districts. There are 995 women for every 1,000 men (above the Oti Region figure of 981). Spread over 2,733 km², that is about **50 people per km²**, 233rd of 260 districts.

41.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% 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 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****20,151**

5–9 ****19,205**

10–14 ****17,206**

15–19 ****15,692**

20–24 ****11,936**

25–29 ****9,516**

30–34 ****8,780**

35–39 ****7,784**

40–44 ****6,601**

45–49 ****5,104**

50–54 ****3,906**

55–59 ****2,785**

60–64 ****2,308**

65–69 ****1,560**

70–74 ****1,185**

75–79 ****815**

80–84 ****676**

85–89 ****412**

90–94 ****177**

95+ ****137**

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

## Where is Nkwanta South Municipal?

Nkwanta South Municipal lies in [Oti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Kadjebi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/kadjebi/), [Kpandai](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/kpandai/), [Krachi East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-east-municipal/), [Krachi Nchumuru](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-nchumuru/) and [Nkwanta North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/nkwanta-north/). By area it is the 16th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 24.7% of [Oti Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/). The centre of Nkwanta South Municipal is about 307 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 33 km from Dambai, the main town of Oti Region. The centre point is at 8.2503° N, 0.4144° 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 Nkwanta South Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nkwanta South Municipal: 1 attraction.

- Kyabobo National Park · attraction

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: Nkwanta South 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

- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale202 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé250 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:04, sunset around 17:42).

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 Nkwanta South Municipal

Open gazetteers list **97 villages, towns and localities** in Nkwanta South Municipal. Settlements here lie between about 126 m and 605 m above sea level (median 241 m).

- Abotare
- Abrewankor
- Abrewankor Junction
- Abrubruwa
- Agou Fie
- Agou Hill Top
- Agou Junction
- Ahondwo
- Alege
- Alokpatsa
- Ando Obanda
- Ashabre
- Bakamba
- Basari Akura
- Bincha
- Bizongo
- Bonakye
- Bontibor
- Bosomfo Akura
- Brewaniase
- Chaiso
- Chati
- Dadiase
- Dadiasi
- Dain Kope
- Dawaakura
- Deflemkpa
- Dodzi
- Dogo Ketewa
- Duflumkpa
- Dutukpene
- Ebitiye
- Fankyeneko
- Gekrong Akyode
- Gokoron
- Jambo
- Jato Akura
- Jumbo #2
- Jumbo No.1
- Kabre Akura
- Kakraka
- Kecheibi
- Kedjebi
- Kente
- Keri
- Keri Akyode
- Kofi Akura
- Kofie Akura
- Korantai
- Kotokubanku
- Koue
- Kpapu Akura
- Kpassa
- Kpeduva
- Kpeve
- Kranchi Akura
- Kromasi
- Kromasi Akyode
- Krontang
- Kue
- Kumbi
- Kunji
- Kyilinga
- Kyillinga
- Malam kope
- Mangoase
- New Agou
- Nkwanta
- Nsuogya
- Ntrubo Akyem
- Nyakumah
- Nyambong Akyode
- Nyambong Junction Akyode
- Obanda
- Obinti Yiye
- Odome Challah
- Odomi
- Odumase
- Odumasi
- Ofusu
- Okata Akode
- Otolli Junction
- Panku Akura
- Papaye
- Pawa
- Pawa Akyode
- Portripo
- Pusupu
- Quyii
- Sabon Akura
- Safana Akura
- Safoano
- Salifukrom
- Shiare
- Tutukpene
- Vume
- Wenyita

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 Nkwanta South Municipal

Named natural and historic features inside Nkwanta South Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Aurigjen
- Bonatje
- Bontan
- Chai
- Emudie
- Gayali
- Kente
- Koue
- Kpahia
- Ma
- Nande
- Nazeni
- Sabu
- Wulubong

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Mont Mangmaboula · 655 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Kyabobo National Park

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 Nkwanta South Municipal and the best time to visit

In Nkwanta South Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,388 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (246 mm) and the driest Dec (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 11 

Feb 27 15 

Mar 28 53 

Apr 27 112 

May 26 142 

Jun 25 183 

Jul 24 240 

Aug 24 225 

Sep 25 246 

Oct 25 142 

Nov 25 15 

Dec 25 4 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nkwanta South Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital · Nkwanta South Municipal 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25839&mlon=0.50879#map=17/8.25839/0.50879) 

Bank National Investment Bank · Nkwanta South Municipal 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26131&mlon=0.51624#map=17/8.26131/0.51624) 

Petrol pump Kings · Nkwanta South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26975&mlon=0.51803#map=17/8.26975/0.51803) 

Hotel Geust house · Nkwanta South Municipal 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25655&mlon=0.50309#map=17/8.25655/0.50309) 

School Kyabobo Girls Senior High · Nkwanta South Municipal 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25526&mlon=0.50489#map=17/8.25526/0.50489) 

College Dambai College of Education · Krachi East Municipal 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.06492&mlon=0.17727#map=17/8.06492/0.17727) 

Police station Nkwanta police station · Nkwanta South Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25757&mlon=0.52314#map=17/8.25757/0.52314) 

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 Nkwanta South Municipal

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels6
- Schools29
- Police stations2

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 East Municipal
- Krachi Nchumuru
- Krachi West
- Nkwanta North

## Quick answers

- Where is Nkwanta South Municipal?In Oti Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nkwanta South Municipal?135,936 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nkwanta South Municipal?About 19 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nkwanta South Municipal?About 50 people per km²
- What borders Nkwanta South Municipal?Kadjebi, Kpandai, Krachi East Municipal, Krachi Nchumuru and Nkwanta North
- What is there to see in Nkwanta South Municipal?Kyabobo National Park
- What time zone is Nkwanta South Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nkwanta South Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nkwanta South Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nkwanta South Municipal?97 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nkwanta South Municipal?Settlements lie between 126 m and 605 m
- What is the highest point in Nkwanta South Municipal?Mont Mangmaboula (655 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nkwanta South Municipal?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nkwanta South Municipal?Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nkwanta South Municipal?National Investment Bank, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nkwanta South Municipal?Kings, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nkwanta South Municipal?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Nkwanta South Municipal?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nkwanta South Municipal?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nkwanta South Municipal?GH1008 (OCHA common operational dataset)