# Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal District, Western Region > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/effia-kwesimintsim-municipal/ District · Western Region # Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western Region. It had an estimated **173,975 people** in 2021 on 105 km² (about 1,659 per km²). Its main town is Sekondi-Takoradi. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 103 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 173,975people (2021) - 105km² - 103mapped services - 23 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal? Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal had an estimated **173,975 people** in 2021 — 8.4% of Western Region, 40th of 260 districts. There are 1,026 women for every 1,000 men (above the Western Region figure of 971). Spread over 105 km², that is about **1,659 people per km²**, 37th of 260 districts. 30.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 23 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****17,400** 5–9 ****18,252** 10–14 ****16,891** 15–19 ****16,731** 20–24 ****18,804** 25–29 ****16,011** 30–34 ****15,088** 35–39 ****13,108** 40–44 ****9,989** 45–49 ****8,364** 50–54 ****6,654** 55–59 ****5,089** 60–64 ****4,256** 65–69 ****2,739** 70–74 ****1,983** 75–79 ****1,195** 80–84 ****760** 85–89 ****372** 90–94 ****159** 95+ ****130** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal? Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Ahanta West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/ahanta-west-municipal/), [Mpohor](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/mpohor/) and [Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/sekondi-takoradi-metropolis/). By area it is the 228th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.7% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/). The centre of Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal is about 190 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 6.9 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 4.9644° N, 1.8076° 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 Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal ### Nearby, outside Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal - VRA · attraction, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis7.9 km - DacoHouseBUjunction · attraction, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis8.1 km - Cheep cigarettes · attraction, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis8.4 km - Rotary Club of Sekondi-Takoradi · monument, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis8.6 km - Hazard Monument · monument, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis8.7 km - Last Hour Beach · beach, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis11 km - Enam Ase · monument, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis11 km - Vienna City Beach · beach, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis11 km - Fort Batenstein · attraction, Ahanta West Municipal20 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: Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal - 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 - Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi8.4 km - Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra195 km ### Nearest railway station Ketan (Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis), about 8.8 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:07, sunset around 17:57). 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 Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Sekondi-Takoradi (138,872). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 67 m above sea level (median 23 m). - Abochikrom - Abutare - Achenfu - Adawkro - Ademkrom - Adiamtem - Anagya Camp - Anagye-Effia Estate - Anagyi - Anaji - Antimoa - Apremdo - Asaka - Brofoyedru - Bronikrom - Donkokrom - Dukukrom - East Tanokrom - Effia - Effia Kuma - Fahiakochure - Fijai - Hwendo - Kofikrom - Kojokrom - Kwaobonekrom - Kwesimintsim - Mampon - Medianyeye - Mokum - Mpatado - Nyamiasi - Osakrom - Pipeano - Sekondi-Takoradi - Tanokrom - Windy Ridge - Wonkansrew 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 Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Named natural and historic features inside Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Afri - Agyia - Aiyim - Bukru - Danyame - Ekwa - Hwinkwa - Musobura - Nvale - Putukasa - Trepowuna ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Sekondi Waterworks Catchment Area Block Two Forest Reserve ### Estates 1 estate. - Effia-Kuma Estate 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 Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal and the best time to visit In Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,487 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (269 mm) and the driest Jan (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and July to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 36 Feb 28 60 Mar 27 121 Apr 27 160 May 27 237 Jun 25 269 Jul 24 120 Aug 24 54 Sep 25 110 Oct 26 177 Nov 27 98 Dec 27 44 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93091&mlon=-1.77839#map=17/4.93091/-1.77839) Bank Lower Pra Rural Bank · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.91366&mlon=-1.79321#map=17/4.91366/-1.79321) ATM CalBank ATM · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93206&mlon=-1.77903#map=17/4.93206/-1.77903) Petrol pump Goil · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93669&mlon=-1.77763#map=17/4.93669/-1.77763) Hotel Queensland Hotel · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93893&mlon=-1.77606#map=17/4.93893/-1.77606) Mall Anaji Choice Mart · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92830&mlon=-1.77945#map=17/4.92830/-1.77945) School Anaji M/A Basic School · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93646&mlon=-1.77952#map=17/4.93646/-1.77952) College Community University College Takoradi · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92585&mlon=-1.78230#map=17/4.92585/-1.78230) Police station Anaji Police Station · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93757&mlon=-1.77815#map=17/4.93757/-1.77815) 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 Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Places mapped inside Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks3 - ATMs8 - Petrol pumps23 - Hotels15 - Shopping malls3 - Schools24 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies9 - Restaurants11 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics1 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 Region - Ahanta West Municipal - Ellembelle - Jomoro - Mpohor - Nzema East - Prestea/Huni Valley - Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis - Shama - Tarkwa Nsuaem - Wassa Amenfi Central - Wassa Amenfi East - Wassa Amenfi West - Wassa East ## Quick answers - Where is Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?In Western Region, Ghana - What is the population of Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?173,975 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?About 25 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?About 1,659 people per km² - What borders Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?Ahanta West Municipal, Mpohor and Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis - What is there to see in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?VRA, DacoHouseBUjunction, Cheep cigarettes, Rotary Club of Sekondi-Takoradi - What time zone is Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?Settlements lie between 5 m and 67 m - What is the best time to visit Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?November to February and July to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?Lower Pra Rural Bank, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?CalBank ATM, about 4.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?Goil, about 4.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?1 mapped - How many banks are in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?8 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?23 mapped - What is the P-code of Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal?GH1502 (OCHA common operational dataset)