# Sefwi Akontombra District, Western North Region – Villages

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District · Western North Region 

# Sefwi Akontombra

Sefwi Akontombra is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western North Region. It had an estimated **70,225 people** in 2021 on 1,119 km² (about 63 per km²). 109 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 70,225people (2021)
- 1,119km²
- 2mapped services
- 162 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sefwi Akontombra?

Sefwi Akontombra had an estimated **70,225 people** in 2021 — 8.0% of Western North Region, 204th of 260 districts. There are 902 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western North Region figure of 949). Spread over 1,119 km², that is about **63 people per km²**, 224th of 260 districts.

37.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% 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 ****8,499**

5–9 ****9,385**

10–14 ****8,410**

15–19 ****8,129**

20–24 ****5,968**

25–29 ****5,145**

30–34 ****4,813**

35–39 ****4,641**

40–44 ****3,728**

45–49 ****3,124**

50–54 ****2,727**

55–59 ****1,846**

60–64 ****1,597**

65–69 ****884**

70–74 ****594**

75–79 ****291**

80–84 ****212**

85–89 ****121**

90–94 ****54**

95+ ****57**

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

## Where is Sefwi Akontombra?

Sefwi Akontombra lies in [Western North Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Aowin](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/aowin/), [Bodi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/bodi/), [Sefwi-Wiawso](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/sefwi-wiawso/), [Suaman](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/suaman/) and [Wassa Amenfi West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-amenfi-west/). By area it is the 65th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 11.1% of [Western North Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/). The centre of Sefwi Akontombra is about 278 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 22 km from Sefwi Wiawso, the main town of Western North Region. The centre point is at 6.0940° N, 2.6527° 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 Sefwi Akontombra

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Sefwi Akontombra: 2 nature reserves.

- Boin National Park · nature reserve
- Suhuma Forest Reserve · nature reserve

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: Sefwi Akontombra

- 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi136 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani145 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:58).

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 Sefwi Akontombra

Open gazetteers list **109 villages, towns and localities** in Sefwi Akontombra. Settlements here lie between about 96 m and 422 m above sea level (median 162 m).

- Abesim
- Abronehia
- Aburanahia
- Achiasi
- Afwaso
- Agyemankrom
- Ahansowodie
- Aiaboso
- Akaakrom
- Akontobra
- Akuapimman
- Akwafo
- Anokokrom
- Apaso
- Aprotu
- Arambo
- Asamponkrom
- Asantekrom
- Asanteman
- Asantimang
- Asekrom
- Asidukrom
- Asiekrom
- Asimakrom
- Asuadai
- Asunso
- Atakrom
- Atanaya
- Ateso
- Ayisakrom
- Babakrom
- Besasi
- Besia
- Besibema
- Betenase
- Bethleham
- Betsenase
- Boakyekrom
- Bokaso
- Bokokre
- Bonsamkrom
- Bonwere
- Bopa
- Bredi
- Chenchenasi
- Chorichori
- Danyaase
- Dapaakrom
- Dewankrom
- Dome Number One
- Domi
- Edwuakrom
- Elibu
- Esiekrom
- Essase
- Famaso
- Fanoma
- Fawokabra
- Fawoman
- Forikro
- Humjibre
- Kodwokrom
- Kofikrom
- Kokoseukrom
- Kordjour
- Korkorwa
- Kramokrom
- Kwabenaakomkrom
- Kwabinakrom
- Kwadokrom
- Kwakyirikrom
- Kwamepuruokrom
- Kwamikrom
- Kwasiahakrom
- Kwasibeniakrom
- Kwasikrom
- Kwatechi
- Kwesikrom
- Mampon
- Mmerekukrom
- Mmpeasem
- Nkra
- Nkronsa Number One
- Nkronsa Number Two
- Nkwadumu
- Nneko
- Nsaura
- Nsawora
- Nsawura
- Nsiakrom
- Nsonyameye
- Ntom
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamediso
- Nyamempebone
- Nyamenndae
- Pakyi
- Probon
- Ruru
- Sefwi Akontombra
- Sikanyeasem
- Sunkwa
- Tailorkrom
- Tandokrom
- Tekyiman
- Tweritweri
- Wansambirampa
- Wansampo
- Yawkrom

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 Sefwi Akontombra

Named natural and historic features inside Sefwi Akontombra, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

79 rivers and streams.

- Abombosue
- Abomisua
- Abrabra
- Abrabra
- Abumasaa
- Achuisu
- Afamasu
- Afamasu
- Afodowa
- Aframbo
- Ahuro
- Ajauinsa
- Ajinoa
- Akokobenomnsue
- Akontobra
- Akrosu
- Akrusu
- Aniafutu
- Ankamasu
- Anokye
- Anwiasue
- Apresu
- Aprotu
- Asamwa

…and 55 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Santomang Forest Reserve
- Sui River 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 Sefwi Akontombra and the best time to visit

In Sefwi Akontombra, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,559 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (258 mm) and the driest Jan (23 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 23 

Feb 28 61 

Mar 27 133 

Apr 27 152 

May 26 192 

Jun 25 258 

Jul 24 128 

Aug 24 71 

Sep 25 149 

Oct 25 243 

Nov 26 114 

Dec 26 34 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sefwi Akontombra

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital St John Of God Hospital · Sefwi-Wiawso 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.39368&mlon=-2.65844#map=17/6.39368/-2.65844) 

Bank ADB · Sefwi-Wiawso 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20824&mlon=-2.48714#map=17/6.20824/-2.48714) 

ATM HFC ATM · Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19651&mlon=-2.32105#map=17/6.19651/-2.32105) 

Petrol pump Kan Royal · Sefwi-Wiawso 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20912&mlon=-2.47701#map=17/6.20912/-2.47701) 

Hotel Kenroses Hotel · Sefwi-Wiawso 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20766&mlon=-2.49166#map=17/6.20766/-2.49166) 

School Nsawora Edumafua Community Senior High School · Sefwi Akontombra 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.14100&mlon=-2.60590#map=17/6.14100/-2.60590) 

College Wiawso College of Education · Sefwi-Wiawso 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19902&mlon=-2.49394#map=17/6.19902/-2.49394) 

Police station Ghana Police Service-Sompre · Wassa Amenfi West 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94192&mlon=-2.43753#map=17/5.94192/-2.43753) 

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 Sefwi Akontombra

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

- Schools2

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
- Bia West
- Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal
- Bodi
- Juaboso
- Sefwi-Wiawso
- Suaman

## Quick answers

- Where is Sefwi Akontombra?In Western North Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Sefwi Akontombra?70,225 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sefwi Akontombra?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sefwi Akontombra?About 63 people per km²
- What borders Sefwi Akontombra?Aowin, Bodi, Sefwi-Wiawso, Suaman and Wassa Amenfi West
- What is there to see in Sefwi Akontombra?Boin National Park, Suhuma Forest Reserve
- What time zone is Sefwi Akontombra in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Sefwi Akontombra?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Sefwi Akontombra?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sefwi Akontombra?109 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sefwi Akontombra?Settlements lie between 96 m and 422 m
- What is the best time to visit Sefwi Akontombra?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sefwi Akontombra?St John Of God Hospital, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sefwi Akontombra?ADB, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sefwi Akontombra?HFC ATM, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sefwi Akontombra?Kan Royal, about 23 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Sefwi Akontombra?GH1607 (OCHA common operational dataset)