# Bia West District, Western North Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/bia-west/

District · Western North Region 

# Bia West

Bia West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western North Region. It had an estimated **115,881 people** in 2021 on 1,286 km² (about 90 per km²). 91 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 115,881people (2021)
- 1,286km²
- 26mapped services
- 191 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Bia West?

Bia West had an estimated **115,881 people** in 2021 — 13.2% of Western North Region, 106th of 260 districts. There are 933 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western North Region figure of 949). Spread over 1,286 km², that is about **90 people per km²**, 191st of 260 districts.

37.9% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 21 across Western North Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****15,674**

5–9 ****14,966**

10–14 ****13,322**

15–19 ****12,599**

20–24 ****10,752**

25–29 ****10,002**

30–34 ****9,073**

35–39 ****8,076**

40–44 ****5,857**

45–49 ****4,570**

50–54 ****3,609**

55–59 ****2,551**

60–64 ****2,010**

65–69 ****1,095**

70–74 ****709**

75–79 ****391**

80–84 ****303**

85–89 ****151**

90–94 ****95**

95+ ****76**

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

## Where is Bia West?

Bia West lies in [Western North Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 2 other districts: [Bia East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/bia-east/) and [Juaboso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/juaboso/). By area it is the 54th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 12.8% of [Western North Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/). The centre of Bia West is about 337 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 75 km from Sefwi Wiawso, the main town of Western North Region. The centre point is at 6.5691° N, 3.0660° W.

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 Bia West

### Nearby, outside Bia West

- Bia National Park and Resource Reserve · nature reserve, Juaboso6.0 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: Bia West

- 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

- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani120 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi164 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:59).

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 Bia West

Open gazetteers list **91 villages, towns and localities** in Bia West. Settlements here lie between about 152 m and 228 m above sea level (median 191 m).

- Abedensuom
- Acheakwao
- Adadekrom
- Adeeyepena
- Adjoafua
- Adonkwanta
- Adwufia
- Ahinasa
- Ajeponu
- Akaatiso
- Akogyaba
- Akwaekrom
- Akweikrom
- Amoakrom
- Anoaboye
- Asuentaa
- Asuopri
- Atabu
- Awuni Camp
- Awutubreku
- Biano
- Biano Nkwanta
- Bosumpimkrom
- Camp Number Eleven
- Camp Number Twelve
- Copol Nkwanta
- Debiso
- Diasempa
- Dwenenyameho
- Ebiwofie
- Eduikrom
- Ekumani
- Eluokrom
- Esikuma
- Essam
- Essam Debiso
- Essem
- Esuepiri
- Ferkaa Akuraa
- Genkobu
- Gliksten Workshop
- Kakowbaw
- Kitcat
- Kodwoaba
- Kofiakrom
- Kofikrom
- Kojoaba
- Kramokrom
- Kumikrom
- Kwabinatunakrom
- Kwamearomekrom
- Kwamebikrom
- Kwametawia Nkwanta
- Kwametawiakrom
- Kwesiaba
- Kwesiamoyawkrom
- Kyianokrom
- Manhuntem
- Manhyia
- Matwemeho
- Mbemu
- Mensakrom
- Meseho
- Mfanteman
- Mfantiman
- Mpesetum
- New Debiso
- New Papaase
- Nkasakro
- Nkra
- Nkwanta Kesse
- Nsowaakrom
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamebekyere Soka
- Ohyiayeanisa
- Old Papaase
- Onyamentsi
- Osee Kodwokrom
- Oseikojokrom
- Papase
- Pilla Nkwanta
- Sefwi Adeembra
- Sefwi Asuontaa
- Sikanyeasem
- Susai
- Towoboase
- Yamatwa
- Yawmatwa
- Yepokukrom
- Yerepemso
- Yesukrom

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 Bia West

Named natural and historic features inside Bia West, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

27 rivers and streams.

- Amoya
- Ano
- Antwiwura
- Asuentaa
- Atifikro
- Basakondo
- Bewi
- Bonsuadem
- Debisuasuo
- Domeabra
- Esuokwami
- Ifubuja
- Kaasi
- Katago
- Katago
- Krobonsue
- Kumoa
- Kwansabo
- Kwesijani
- Mansamako
- Mpesetum
- Namaya
- Nobe
- Nsesekaw

…and 3 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Bia Tributaries North Forest Reserve

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 Bia West and the best time to visit

In Bia West, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,435 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (249 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 16 

Feb 28 53 

Mar 27 124 

Apr 27 140 

May 26 184 

Jun 25 249 

Jul 24 123 

Aug 24 66 

Sep 25 139 

Oct 26 212 

Nov 26 97 

Dec 26 32 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bia West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Cocoa Clinic · Bia West 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65566&mlon=-3.09296#map=17/6.65566/-3.09296) 

Bank ADB · Juaboso 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32555&mlon=-3.01625#map=17/6.32555/-3.01625) 

Petrol pump Kan Royal · Bia West 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.66386&mlon=-3.09314#map=17/6.66386/-3.09314) 

Hotel Guesthouse Bia National Park · Bia West 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62425&mlon=-3.06397#map=17/6.62425/-3.06397) 

School Adjoafua Senior High School · Bia West 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.57476&mlon=-3.01296#map=17/6.57476/-3.01296) 

College Bia Lamplighter College of Education · Bia West 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.66112&mlon=-3.09534#map=17/6.66112/-3.09534) 

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 Bia West

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

- Hospitals4
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels4
- Schools13
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1

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 Western North Region

- Aowin
- Bia East
- Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal
- Bodi
- Juaboso
- Sefwi Akontombra
- Sefwi-Wiawso
- Suaman

## Quick answers

- Where is Bia West?In Western North Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Bia West?115,881 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bia West?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bia West?About 90 people per km²
- What borders Bia West?Bia East and Juaboso
- What is there to see in Bia West?Bia National Park and Resource Reserve
- What time zone is Bia West in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Bia West?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Bia West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bia West?91 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bia West?Settlements lie between 152 m and 228 m
- What is the best time to visit Bia West?November to January and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bia West?Cocoa Clinic, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bia West?ADB, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bia West?Kan Royal, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bia West?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bia West?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bia West?GH1603 (OCHA common operational dataset)