# Nzema East District, Western Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/nzema-east/

District · Western Region 

# Nzema East

Nzema East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western Region. It had an estimated **94,621 people** in 2021 on 1,084 km² (about 87 per km²). 176 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 94,621people (2021)
- 1,084km²
- 15mapped services
- 30 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nzema East?

Nzema East had an estimated **94,621 people** in 2021 — 4.6% of Western Region, 141st of 260 districts. There are 947 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 971). Spread over 1,084 km², that is about **87 people per km²**, 194th of 260 districts.

36.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****11,702**

5–9 ****12,180**

10–14 ****10,307**

15–19 ****11,201**

20–24 ****9,678**

25–29 ****8,770**

30–34 ****7,715**

35–39 ****6,343**

40–44 ****4,515**

45–49 ****3,479**

50–54 ****2,689**

55–59 ****1,887**

60–64 ****1,519**

65–69 ****976**

70–74 ****716**

75–79 ****409**

80–84 ****292**

85–89 ****128**

90–94 ****59**

95+ ****56**

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

## Where is Nzema East?

Nzema East lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ahanta West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/ahanta-west-municipal/), [Ellembelle](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/ellembelle/), [Prestea/Huni Valley](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/prestea-huni-valley/), [Tarkwa Nsuaem](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/tarkwa-nsuaem/) and [Wassa Amenfi Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-amenfi-central/). By area it is the 71st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 7.6% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/). The centre of Nzema East is about 230 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 54 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 5.0861° N, 2.2222° 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 Nzema East

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Nzema East: 1 nature reserve; 1 castle or fort.

- Fort Santo Antonio · castle or fort
- Draw River 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: Nzema East

- 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-Takoradi54 km
- Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) · Abidjan190 km

### Nearest railway station

Bonsawire (Tarkwa Nsuaem), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:09, 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 Nzema East

Open gazetteers list **176 villages, towns and localities** in Nzema East. The largest with a recorded population: Esim (35,487). Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 107 m above sea level (median 30 m).

- Abakpo
- Abelebo
- Ablabo
- Abrodiem
- Adamanso
- Adamso
- Adasan
- Adelekezo
- Adrekezo
- Adukrom
- Afransie
- Agona
- Aguafo
- Ahokrom
- Ahomkakrom
- Ahunyame
- Ahyenlezo
- Aiyinabrim
- Aiyinasi
- Ajesokese
- Ajomoro Ashiem
- Akango
- Akanko
- Akaternu
- Akoro
- Akosonu
- Akunjasrere
- Akusuno
- Amanboadiu
- Amgbanzie
- Ampansie
- Anagyi
- Aniben
- Anibil
- Ankyereyin
- Ankyernyin
- Anomabo
- Antobam
- Anwianum
- Anyinibuni
- Apa Tam
- Apataim
- Apewusika
- Asabie
- Asakwam
- Asantikrom
- Aserim
- Ashiem
- Asikeri
- Asonti
- Asowa
- Asundi
- Asupiri
- Attakrom
- Aurabo
- Auraso
- Ausakrom
- Avrebo
- Awiasuazo
- Awolezo
- Awukyere
- Awukyere Nkwanta
- Awukyire
- Axim
- Ayisakro
- Bahobi
- Bakunchirako
- Bamiankaw
- Bamiankor
- Banso
- Base
- Bedibesire
- Bentinasi
- Benyimadi
- Betinasi
- Bichem
- Blekrom
- Bokobokokrom
- Bokro
- Bombokrom
- Bomokrom
- Bujei
- Dadwen
- Dikrom
- Doale
- Domenasi
- Domiabra
- Dominase
- Domunli
- Draw
- Drawso
- Duala
- Dukurom
- Ebokro
- Ebunaso
- Edelesuazo
- Eguafo
- Egyan
- Ejan
- Ekwansuazo
- Elentusuazo
- Esamang
- Eselenu
- Eshiem
- Esim
- Esuawua
- Etinasi
- Ewuku
- Ewuoku
- Eziome
- Fanchenebra
- Fantekrom
- Forty-Two
- Furaboi
- Gwira Aiyinasi
- Gyampre
- Isakuro
- Jakodo
- Kakusuazo
- Kegyina
- Kobna Bosum
- Kofikrom
- Kohuri
- Kukoavile
- Kukuaville
- Kutukrom
- Kwamiduodukrom
- Kwamkrom
- Kwaonketiakrom
- Kwasansekrom
- Lower Town
- Maham
- Mehami
- Mensakrom
- Menyihiazo
- Mim
- Nchiadi
- Ndatiem
- Ndotiem
- Nframanji
- Ngabawie
- Nimfrokrom
- Nkubem
- Nkwanta
- Nsein
- Nsuaem
- Nsuaem Bibiani
- Nuabesa
- Nyaben
- Nyamiachedsi
- Nyamiasi
- Nyamibechire
- Nyanihube
- Nyanso
- Nyaye
- Nyubasa
- Obopo
- Peniasa
- Pepre Point
- Pomponadie
- Robeisi
- Sentum
- Sika Ne Asem
- Sikamang
- Sinteri
- Subri
- Subriso
- Sukusuku
- Tandokwere
- Tebakrom
- Tumentu
- Upper Town
- Wadusie
- Wanibreade
- Wiawso
- Yedeyesele

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 Nzema East

Named natural and historic features inside Nzema East, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

73 rivers and streams.

- Aboabo
- Aguniesuri
- Ahama
- Ahunahunamani
- Aiyinabune
- Ajaw
- Aka
- Akontanam
- Alengasuri
- Amabovo
- Amanabaka
- Anga Aka
- Ankasa
- Ankwao
- Anwiafuta
- Anwiasu
- Anwiasu
- Anyin
- Asantiboni
- Asundi
- Asuoyam
- Asupiri
- Ata
- Atubaka

…and 49 more.

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 2 lagoons.

- Ahumen
- Awangazule
- Pepre Point
- Terceira Point
- Weurobo

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Ndumfri · 169 m
- Pejachin · 139 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.

- Draw River Forest Reserve
- Ndumeri Forest Reserve
- Ndumfri Forest Reserve

### History

1 castle.

- Axim Castle

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 Nzema East and the best time to visit

In Nzema East, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,501 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (277 mm) and the driest Jan (40 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 40 

Feb 28 65 

Mar 27 126 

Apr 27 167 

May 27 232 

Jun 26 277 

Jul 25 116 

Aug 24 52 

Sep 25 103 

Oct 26 174 

Nov 27 99 

Dec 27 51 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nzema East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Axim Governmenr Hospital · Nzema East 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.86669&mlon=-2.23766#map=17/4.86669/-2.23766) 

Bank Ecobank · Ellembelle 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93679&mlon=-2.34568#map=17/4.93679/-2.34568) 

ATM CalBank ATM · Ellembelle 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93886&mlon=-2.35223#map=17/4.93886/-2.35223) 

Petrol pump Petrosankofa · Tarkwa Nsuaem 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08268&mlon=-2.10948#map=17/5.08268/-2.10948) 

Hotel Praba Guest House · Tarkwa Nsuaem 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.10356&mlon=-2.11189#map=17/5.10356/-2.11189) 

School Gwiraman Community Day Senior High School · Nzema East 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.00937&mlon=-2.16775#map=17/5.00937/-2.16775) 

College End Time Harvest Bible College Tarkwa Campus · Tarkwa Nsuaem 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17517&mlon=-2.05122#map=17/5.17517/-2.05122) 

Police station Dompim Police Station · Tarkwa Nsuaem 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15280&mlon=-2.07706#map=17/5.15280/-2.07706) 

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 Nzema East

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Hotels8
- Schools5

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
- Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal
- Ellembelle
- Jomoro
- Mpohor
- Prestea/Huni Valley
- Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis
- Shama
- Tarkwa Nsuaem
- Wassa Amenfi Central
- Wassa Amenfi East
- Wassa Amenfi West
- Wassa East

## Quick answers

- Where is Nzema East?In Western Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nzema East?94,621 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nzema East?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nzema East?About 87 people per km²
- What borders Nzema East?Ahanta West Municipal, Ellembelle, Prestea/Huni Valley, Tarkwa Nsuaem and Wassa Amenfi Central
- What is there to see in Nzema East?Draw River Forest Reserve, Fort Santo Antonio
- What time zone is Nzema East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nzema East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nzema East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nzema East?176 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nzema East?Settlements lie between 3 m and 107 m
- What is the highest point in Nzema East?Ndumfri (169 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nzema East?November to February and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nzema East?Axim Governmenr Hospital, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nzema East?Ecobank, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nzema East?CalBank ATM, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nzema East?Petrosankofa, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nzema East?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Nzema East?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nzema East?GH1506 (OCHA common operational dataset)