# Shama District, Western Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/shama/

District · Western Region 

# Shama

Shama is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western Region. It had an estimated **117,224 people** in 2021 on 194 km² (about 605 per km²). 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 48 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 117,224people (2021)
- 194km²
- 48mapped services
- 23 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Shama?

Shama had an estimated **117,224 people** in 2021 — 5.7% of Western Region, 103rd of 260 districts. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (above the Western Region figure of 971). Spread over 194 km², that is about **605 people per km²**, 52nd of 260 districts.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% 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 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,136**

5–9 ****14,819**

10–14 ****13,986**

15–19 ****13,090**

20–24 ****10,224**

25–29 ****9,369**

30–34 ****8,820**

35–39 ****7,574**

40–44 ****5,902**

45–49 ****4,848**

50–54 ****3,897**

55–59 ****2,948**

60–64 ****2,699**

65–69 ****1,789**

70–74 ****1,328**

75–79 ****798**

80–84 ****502**

85–89 ****239**

90–94 ****135**

95+ ****121**

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

## Where is Shama?

Shama lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/komenda-edina-eguafo-abirem-municipal/), [Mpohor](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/mpohor/), [Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/sekondi-takoradi-metropolis/) and [Wassa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-east/). By area it is the 212th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.4% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/). The centre of Shama is about 169 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 20 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 5.0586° N, 1.6414° 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 Shama

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Shama: 1 attraction.

- Fort San Sebastian · attraction

### Nearby, outside Shama

- VRA · attraction, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis15 km
- Enam Ase · monument, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis16 km
- DacoHouseBUjunction · attraction, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis16 km
- Fort Komenda · castle or fort, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal17 km
- Hazard Monument · monument, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis19 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: Shama

- 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-Takoradi23 km
- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra174 km

### Nearest railway station

Kojokrom Station (Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:56).

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 Shama

Open gazetteers list **82 villages, towns and localities** in Shama. The largest with a recorded population: Shama Junction (20,946). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 63 m above sea level (median 23 m).

- Aboadi
- Aboadze
- Aboesi
- Abuesi
- Aehuneboana
- Afranse
- Ahurudo
- Alavanyo
- Annto
- Ansiemua
- Antseambua
- Antu
- Antutre
- Anwiado
- Apeakrom
- Apimenim
- Apreko
- Asamaasa
- Asankrom
- Asawku
- Asem Asa Number Two
- Asemasa
- Assuoku Essaman
- Ata-Na-Ata
- Atuasi
- Awiabim
- Awuna Beach
- Badukrom
- Bedukrom
- Beposo
- Beposo Nkran
- Besiasi
- Boiapia
- Boronyikrom
- Botawjwina
- Brukora
- Chichiwere
- Chief Gakpokrom
- Daboase Nkwanta Number One
- Daboasi-Kwanta
- Dompem Number Two
- Dompimkwanta
- Dunkwa
- Echuma
- Edwinasa
- Esiamang
- Etumado
- Ewuechiri
- Fawumaye
- Graveldo
- Inchaban
- Inchaban Junction
- Jomo
- Kakokrom
- Kisi-Kwanta
- Komfeku
- Krobo
- Kumase
- Kumasi Shama
- Kwabena Anokrom
- Mafia
- Musumkwa
- Ncherechi
- Nkrang
- Nkwanta
- Ntontowura
- Nyamibechere
- Nyankrom
- Obinyimikyina
- Obronikrom
- Ohiamaadwen
- Ohiamadwen
- Osumakrom
- Philipkrom
- Shama
- Shama Junction
- Shekinan
- Supomu Dunkwa
- Thirteen Mile
- Wawasi
- Yabiukwanta
- Yabiw

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 Shama

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Anikawkaw
- Ankronu
- Ankronu
- Anunkwari
- Anyum
- Ataniata
- Bebum
- Benimbewu
- Botawjwina
- Kwesikwa
- Nhwini
- Nkoto
- Pra

### Coast and islands

1 headland.

- Fort Saint Sebastian Point

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 Shama and the best time to visit

In Shama, 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 Shama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Shama Hospital · Shama 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.01179&mlon=-1.63516#map=17/5.01179/-1.63516) 

Bank Lower Pra Rural Bank · Shama 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.01147&mlon=-1.63338#map=17/5.01147/-1.63338) 

ATM CAL Bank · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.94222&mlon=-1.75312#map=17/4.94222/-1.75312) 

Petrol pump Petrosankofa · Shama 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.06523&mlon=-1.65740#map=17/5.06523/-1.65740) 

Hotel Hotel Applause · Shama 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.01194&mlon=-1.63270#map=17/5.01194/-1.63270) 

Mall Anaji Choice Mart · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92830&mlon=-1.77945#map=17/4.92830/-1.77945) 

School Golden Gate Senior High School · Shama 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.03175&mlon=-1.66288#map=17/5.03175/-1.66288) 

College School of Railways and Infrastructure Development · Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.95287&mlon=-1.72156#map=17/4.95287/-1.72156) 

Police station Shama Police Station · Shama 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.01354&mlon=-1.64183#map=17/5.01354/-1.64183) 

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 Shama

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps22
- Hotels5
- Schools12
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

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
- Nzema East
- Prestea/Huni Valley
- Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis
- Tarkwa Nsuaem
- Wassa Amenfi Central
- Wassa Amenfi East
- Wassa Amenfi West
- Wassa East

## Quick answers

- Where is Shama?In Western Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Shama?117,224 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Shama?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Shama?About 605 people per km²
- What borders Shama?Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal, Mpohor, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis and Wassa East
- What is there to see in Shama?Fort San Sebastian
- What time zone is Shama in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Shama?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Shama?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Shama?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Shama?Settlements lie between 4 m and 63 m
- What is the best time to visit Shama?November to February and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Shama?Shama Hospital, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Shama?Lower Pra Rural Bank, about 5.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Shama?CAL Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Shama?Petrosankofa, about 1.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Shama?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Shama?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Shama?22 mapped
- What is the P-code of Shama?GH1509 (OCHA common operational dataset)