# Central Tongu District, Volta Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/central-tongu/

District · Volta Region 

# Central Tongu

Central Tongu is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Volta Region. It had an estimated **83,803 people** in 2021 on 682 km² (about 123 per km²). 138 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 83,803people (2021)
- 682km²
- 24mapped services
- 42 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Central Tongu?

Central Tongu had an estimated **83,803 people** in 2021 — 5.1% of Volta Region, 167th of 260 districts. There are 1,125 women for every 1,000 men (above the Volta Region figure of 1,098). Spread over 682 km², that is about **123 people per km²**, 145th of 260 districts.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Volta Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,638**

5–9 ****10,676**

10–14 ****10,386**

15–19 ****9,558**

20–24 ****7,082**

25–29 ****5,756**

30–34 ****5,397**

35–39 ****4,703**

40–44 ****3,931**

45–49 ****3,242**

50–54 ****3,014**

55–59 ****2,368**

60–64 ****2,128**

65–69 ****1,549**

70–74 ****1,341**

75–79 ****1,015**

80–84 ****931**

85–89 ****589**

90–94 ****267**

95+ ****232**

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

## Where is Central Tongu?

Central Tongu lies in [Volta Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Adaklu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/adaklu/), [Agotime Ziope](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/agotime-ziope/), [Akatsi South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/akatsi-south/), [Ho West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/ho-west/), [North Tongu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/north-tongu/) and [South Tongu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/south-tongu/). By area it is the 109th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.9% of [Volta Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/). The centre of Central Tongu is about 112 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 51 km from Ho, the main town of Volta Region. The centre point is at 6.1651° N, 0.6110° E.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Know before you go: Central Tongu

- 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) · Lomé71 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:59, sunset around 17:45).

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 Central Tongu

Open gazetteers list **138 villages, towns and localities** in Central Tongu. Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 96 m above sea level (median 42 m).

- Abum
- Achati
- Achiafi
- Achiafime
- Adabakpo
- Adakpo
- Adave
- Adidokpoe
- Adidome
- Adiekpe
- Adonokofe
- Adope
- Ados
- Afawkope
- Agawtakpo
- Agboglakope
- Agbwekope
- Agoe
- Agove
- Ahawdemi
- Aholukofe
- Ahunkofe
- Ajokwe
- Aklakbanu
- Akyemfo
- Aloi
- Amiamukaw
- Anfen
- Apokofe
- Apramohukope
- Avakpodomi
- Avedo
- Avuglanpu
- Awuadiokome
- Ayidopwe
- Azanukofe
- Bakpa
- Bakpa Avedo
- Barubi
- Chakpo
- Chowula
- Dadobui
- Dalapue
- Dedabtakope
- Dekpoe
- Deveme
- Djopo
- Dove
- Duase
- Dunchirikope
- Evenu
- Gamokofe
- Gbodrafo
- Godovi
- Gotakofe
- Hake
- Havenu
- Holukofe
- Hudukpo
- Jabukpo
- Jaheta
- Kabenu
- Kerikofe
- Kirepo
- Klepo
- Klukpo
- Kome
- Kpedzeglo
- Kpekpo
- Kpevenu
- Kpodiwuro
- Kpogawme
- Kpokofe
- Kpokukofe
- Kpoviaji
- Kpoyadji
- Kulobotukope
- Kumasi
- Latekofe
- Lokofe
- Lotaw
- Mafi Adakpo
- Mafi Adalekpoe
- Mafi Agoe
- Mafi Ajasikan
- Mafi Akyemfo
- Mafi Alavanyo
- Mafi Amegakofe
- Mafi America
- Mafi Anfoe
- Mafi Asiepke
- Mafi Avedo
- Mafi Dadoboe
- Mafi Kpedzeglo
- Mafi Kumase
- Mafi Kutime
- Mafi Mediage
- Mafi Sasekpe
- Mafi Seva
- Mafi Srekpe
- Mafi Tove
- Mafi Tsati
- Mafi Tsawla
- Mafi Wute
- Mafi Yingor
- Manfide
- Mangosi
- Mawoekpor
- Mefiwuguji
- Mlefi
- New Bakpa
- Pogadi
- Porave
- Pota
- Pugeri
- Sasekpe
- Serakpe
- Somekbe
- Tademe
- Tawgankofe
- Tenfaw
- Terafome
- Todze
- Togodo
- Tonyikofe
- Tosukofe
- Tosukpoe
- Tuawve
- Vijurulu
- Vokofe
- Vume Kpoviadzi
- Vuti
- Wawmya
- Wokpoe
- Yevuyibawkofe
- Zawtipo
- Zingakofe
- Zongo

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 Central Tongu

Named natural and historic features inside Central Tongu, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Aklakpa
- Apasaw
- Atiamwi
- Baga
- Kohwi
- Lotaw
- Ninidaw
- Ziwai

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Adakpoe · 77 m
- Nyirofi · 77 m
- Agoeto · 61 m
- Dakpa · 59 m
- Avakpoe

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 Central Tongu and the best time to visit

In Central Tongu, 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 Central Tongu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Adidome Hospital · Central Tongu 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.07280&mlon=0.49778#map=17/6.07280/0.49778) 

Bank August Rural Bank · Central Tongu 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27148&mlon=0.56848#map=17/6.27148/0.56848) 

Petrol pump Alinco Oil · Central Tongu 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.07976&mlon=0.50536#map=17/6.07976/0.50536) 

Hotel Leisure Inn Guest House · Central Tongu 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.26960&mlon=0.56782#map=17/6.26960/0.56782) 

School Kamboni Catholic Primary School · Central Tongu 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10974&mlon=0.61162#map=17/6.10974/0.61162) 

College International Needs Training College · Central Tongu 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05598&mlon=0.51562#map=17/6.05598/0.51562) 

Police station Adaklu Police station · Adaklu 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29616&mlon=0.54652#map=17/6.29616/0.54652) 

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 Central Tongu

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels9
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants1

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
- Akatsi South
- Anloga
- 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 Central Tongu?In Volta Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Central Tongu?83,803 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Central Tongu?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Central Tongu?About 123 people per km²
- What borders Central Tongu?Adaklu, Agotime Ziope, Akatsi South, Ho West, North Tongu and South Tongu
- What time zone is Central Tongu in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Central Tongu?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Central Tongu?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Central Tongu?138 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Central Tongu?Settlements lie between 0 m and 96 m
- What is the highest point in Central Tongu?Adakpoe (77 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Central Tongu?November to January, April and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Central Tongu?Adidome Hospital, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Central Tongu?August Rural Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Central Tongu?Alinco Oil, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Central Tongu?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Central Tongu?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Central Tongu?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Central Tongu?GH1407 (OCHA common operational dataset)