# South Dayi District, Volta Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/south-dayi/ District · Volta Region # South Dayi South Dayi is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Volta Region. It had an estimated **57,526 people** in 2021 on 358 km² (about 160 per km²). 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 57,526people (2021) - 358km² - 22mapped services - 182 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in South Dayi? South Dayi had an estimated **57,526 people** in 2021 — 3.5% of Volta Region, 229th of 260 districts. There are 1,003 women for every 1,000 men (below the Volta Region figure of 1,098). Spread over 358 km², that is about **160 people per km²**, 122nd of 260 districts. 33.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Volta Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,177** 5–9 ****6,578** 10–14 ****6,503** 15–19 ****7,589** 20–24 ****5,374** 25–29 ****4,178** 30–34 ****3,794** 35–39 ****3,556** 40–44 ****2,674** 45–49 ****2,307** 50–54 ****1,949** 55–59 ****1,738** 60–64 ****1,458** 65–69 ****1,125** 70–74 ****913** 75–79 ****617** 80–84 ****503** 85–89 ****304** 90–94 ****104** 95+ ****85** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is South Dayi? South Dayi lies in [Volta Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Afadzato South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/afadzato-south/), [Asuogyaman](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/asuogyaman/), [Ho West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/ho-west/), [Kwahu Afram Plains North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/eastern/kwahu-afram-plains-north/) and [North Dayi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/north-dayi/). By area it is the 177th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.6% of [Volta Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/volta/). The centre of South Dayi is about 120 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 26 km from Ho, the main town of Volta Region. The centre point is at 6.5445° N, 0.2407° 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 South Dayi ### Nearby, outside South Dayi - Nana Kwasi Anyane Adontehene's Palace, Anum · castle or fort, Asuogyaman11 km - Twin Islands Reception · beach, Asuogyaman19 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: South Dayi - 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 - Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra114 km - Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé120 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:46). 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 South Dayi Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in South Dayi. Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 471 m above sea level (median 182 m). - Adzokoe - Agoreke - Apeviape - Apwisihu - Avanime - Avetile - Chameyi - Dzake - Dzake Peki - Dzemeni - Glime - Jobati - Kadakofe - Kpalime - Kunga - Miawone - Old Adzokoe - Peki - Peki Blengo - Peki New Adzek - Peki-Sanga - Sanga - To - Todome - Tonkor-Kaira - Toveme - Tsate - Tsatee - Vume - Wegbe - Wegbe Kpalime - Wudome 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 South Dayi Named natural and historic features inside South Dayi, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Amemene - Amimli - Chafugo - Evli - Tahala ### Coast and islands 2 islands. - Hlato - Kakle ### Hills and mountains 6 hills. - Weto · 569 m - Ziavi · 368 m - Akpato · 290 m - Banyakwe · 253 m - Djokpo · 208 m - Akajakpe · 198 m 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 South Dayi and the best time to visit In South Dayi, the warmest month is Feb (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,205 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (178 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, April and August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 16 Feb 29 35 Mar 28 84 Apr 28 104 May 27 140 Jun 26 178 Jul 25 150 Aug 25 98 Sep 26 173 Oct 26 160 Nov 27 50 Dec 27 17 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from South Dayi Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Peki Government Hospital · South Dayi 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53454&mlon=0.22599#map=17/6.53454/0.22599) Bank GCB Limited · South Dayi 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.52653&mlon=0.23294#map=17/6.52653/0.23294) ATM Access · Ho Municipal 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61528&mlon=0.46811#map=17/6.61528/0.46811) Petrol pump Kings · South Dayi 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54076&mlon=0.24220#map=17/6.54076/0.24220) Hotel Besmon Hotel · South Dayi 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53333&mlon=0.25000#map=17/6.53333/0.25000) Mall Chances Mall · Ho Municipal 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.60217&mlon=0.44671#map=17/6.60217/0.44671) School Peki Senior High School · South Dayi 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54023&mlon=0.23292#map=17/6.54023/0.23292) College Peki College of Education · South Dayi 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.51651&mlon=0.21539#map=17/6.51651/0.21539) Police station Tsito Police Station · Ho West 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53994&mlon=0.28714#map=17/6.53994/0.28714) 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 South Dayi Places mapped inside South Dayi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels3 - Schools7 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies1 - 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 Volta Region - Adaklu - Afadzato South - Agotime Ziope - Akatsi North - Akatsi South - Anloga - Central Tongu - Ho Municipal - Ho West - Hohoe Municipal - Keta Municipal - Ketu North - Ketu South - Kpando Municipal - North Dayi - North Tongu - South Tongu ## Quick answers - Where is South Dayi?In Volta Region, Ghana - What is the population of South Dayi?57,526 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in South Dayi?About 22 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of South Dayi?About 160 people per km² - What borders South Dayi?Afadzato South, Asuogyaman, Ho West, Kwahu Afram Plains North and North Dayi - What is there to see in South Dayi?Nana Kwasi Anyane Adontehene's Palace, Anum, Twin Islands Reception - What time zone is South Dayi in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in South Dayi?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in South Dayi?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in South Dayi?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of South Dayi?Settlements lie between 75 m and 471 m - What is the highest point in South Dayi?Weto (569 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit South Dayi?November to January, April and August - Where is the nearest hospital to South Dayi?Peki Government Hospital, about 2.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to South Dayi?GCB Limited, about 2.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to South Dayi?Access, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to South Dayi?Kings, about 0.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in South Dayi?2 mapped - How many banks are in South Dayi?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in South Dayi?2 mapped - What is the P-code of South Dayi?GH1417 (OCHA common operational dataset)