# Akatsi South District, Volta Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/akatsi-south/

District · Volta Region 

# Akatsi South

Akatsi South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Volta Region. It had an estimated **92,494 people** in 2021 on 536 km² (about 172 per km²). 97 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 92,494people (2021)
- 536km²
- 38mapped services
- 36 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Akatsi South?

Akatsi South had an estimated **92,494 people** in 2021 — 5.6% of Volta Region, 148th of 260 districts. There are 1,148 women for every 1,000 men (above the Volta Region figure of 1,098). Spread over 536 km², that is about **172 people per km²**, 118th of 260 districts.

34.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Volta Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,206**

5–9 ****10,996**

10–14 ****10,451**

15–19 ****9,222**

20–24 ****8,212**

25–29 ****6,754**

30–34 ****6,296**

35–39 ****5,583**

40–44 ****4,668**

45–49 ****4,171**

50–54 ****3,504**

55–59 ****2,967**

60–64 ****2,592**

65–69 ****1,899**

70–74 ****1,517**

75–79 ****1,114**

80–84 ****1,099**

85–89 ****694**

90–94 ****308**

95+ ****241**

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

## Where is Akatsi South?

Akatsi South lies in [Volta Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Agotime Ziope](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/agotime-ziope/), [Akatsi North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/akatsi-north/), [Central Tongu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/central-tongu/), [Keta Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/keta-municipal/), [Ketu North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/ketu-north/) and [South Tongu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/south-tongu/). By area it is the 140th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 5.5% of [Volta Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/). The centre of Akatsi South is about 129 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 62 km from Ho, the main town of Volta Region. The centre point is at 6.1530° N, 0.7986° 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 Akatsi South

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Akatsi South: 1 attraction.

- drivers town · 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: Akatsi South

- 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) · Lomé50 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra123 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:58, 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 Akatsi South

Open gazetteers list **97 villages, towns and localities** in Akatsi South. The largest with a recorded population: Akatsi (31,981). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 75 m above sea level (median 36 m).

- Abochigakope
- Achiekpe
- Achlulu
- Adonrokpe
- Adrakpo
- Adzakate
- Afango
- Afeim
- Agbaflome
- Agbanikofe
- Agbanyokofe
- Agbodrafo
- Agode
- Agornu
- Agorweme
- Akatsi
- Akblokofe
- Akeve
- Akoli
- Akuavi
- Alopa
- Anhyavekope
- Atidzive
- Atijive
- Avenofeme
- Avenopedu
- Avenorpeme
- Bata
- Bayive
- Chigbeni
- Chive
- Dafawmyame
- Dahumekofe
- Daulo
- Djave
- Duepe
- Dzrakate
- Efeko
- Fiagbedukofe
- Gadasukofe
- Gefia
- Glevime
- Gramata
- Gui
- Gupome
- Have
- Havi
- Hawti
- Hretologu
- Hutawpodo
- Jave
- Jikame
- Jogladsi
- Kagape
- Kovenu
- Kpeve
- Kpovi
- Kuchiji
- Lagbo
- Lanvi
- Live
- Lofortoe
- Lofutsume
- Logote
- Lokokofe
- Lume
- Molume
- Moyi
- Petraza
- Pojivi
- Poo
- Poplate
- Safuchi
- Sasinyeme
- Suipe
- Taivime
- Telemale
- The Point
- Tokanu
- Torve
- Totama
- Tove
- Unblele
- Ungokofe
- Vachive
- Vedomi
- Vemeve
- Viglukofe
- Vokokofe
- Vuho
- Vuta
- Wenu
- Wive
- Wulite
- Wuropo
- Wute
- Zuta

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 Akatsi South

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Agblala
- Avu Lagoon
- Awamo
- Magbi

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 Akatsi South and the best time to visit

In Akatsi South, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,090 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (174 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, April and July to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 16 

Feb 29 34 

Mar 28 87 

Apr 28 116 

May 27 164 

Jun 26 174 

Jul 25 113 

Aug 25 60 

Sep 26 131 

Oct 26 138 

Nov 27 40 

Dec 28 17 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Akatsi South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Akatsi District Hospital · Akatsi South 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13929&mlon=0.80792#map=17/6.13929/0.80792) 

Bank GCB Bank, Akatsi · Akatsi South 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12709&mlon=0.80186#map=17/6.12709/0.80186) 

Petrol pump Shell · Akatsi South 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13032&mlon=0.79659#map=17/6.13032/0.79659) 

Hotel Prampram Legacy Beach Resort · Akatsi South 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13912&mlon=0.80333#map=17/6.13912/0.80333) 

School Agornu Akporkplate Basic School · Akatsi South 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.16755&mlon=0.81076#map=17/6.16755/0.81076) 

College Akatsi College of Education · Akatsi South 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12568&mlon=0.79918#map=17/6.12568/0.79918) 

Police station Akatsi Police Station · Akatsi South 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12920&mlon=0.79498#map=17/6.12920/0.79498) 

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 Akatsi South

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels7
- Schools12
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2
- 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 Volta Region

- Adaklu
- Afadzato South
- Agotime Ziope
- Akatsi North
- Anloga
- Central Tongu
- Ho Municipal
- Ho West
- Hohoe Municipal
- Keta Municipal
- Ketu North
- Ketu South
- Kpando Municipal
- North Dayi
- North Tongu
- South Dayi
- South Tongu

## Quick answers

- Where is Akatsi South?In Volta Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Akatsi South?92,494 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Akatsi South?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Akatsi South?About 172 people per km²
- What borders Akatsi South?Agotime Ziope, Akatsi North, Central Tongu, Keta Municipal, Ketu North and South Tongu
- What is there to see in Akatsi South?drivers town
- What time zone is Akatsi South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Akatsi South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Akatsi South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Akatsi South?97 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Akatsi South?Settlements lie between 2 m and 75 m
- What is the best time to visit Akatsi South?November to January, April and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Akatsi South?Akatsi District Hospital, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Akatsi South?GCB Bank, Akatsi, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Akatsi South?Shell, about 2.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Akatsi South?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Akatsi South?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Akatsi South?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Akatsi South?GH1405 (OCHA common operational dataset)