# Tarkwa Nsuaem District, Western Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/tarkwa-nsuaem/

District · Western Region 

# Tarkwa Nsuaem

Tarkwa Nsuaem is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western Region. It had an estimated **218,664 people** in 2021 on 905 km² (about 242 per km²). 178 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 270 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 218,664people (2021)
- 905km²
- 270mapped services
- 74 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tarkwa Nsuaem?

Tarkwa Nsuaem had an estimated **218,664 people** in 2021 — 10.6% of Western Region, 22nd of 260 districts. There are 934 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 971). Spread over 905 km², that is about **242 people per km²**, 95th of 260 districts.

32.9% of people are children under 15 and 2.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****24,486**

5–9 ****25,001**

10–14 ****22,367**

15–19 ****21,319**

20–24 ****22,246**

25–29 ****22,315**

30–34 ****21,022**

35–39 ****17,148**

40–44 ****12,108**

45–49 ****9,436**

50–54 ****6,930**

55–59 ****4,960**

60–64 ****3,882**

65–69 ****2,204**

70–74 ****1,439**

75–79 ****805**

80–84 ****491**

85–89 ****257**

90–94 ****134**

95+ ****114**

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

## Where is Tarkwa Nsuaem?

Tarkwa Nsuaem 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/), [Mpohor](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/mpohor/), [Nzema East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/nzema-east/), [Prestea/Huni Valley](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/prestea-huni-valley/) and [Wassa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-east/). By area it is the 85th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.3% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/). The centre of Tarkwa Nsuaem is about 209 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 39 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 5.1376° N, 2.0347° 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 Tarkwa Nsuaem

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Tarkwa Nsuaem: 1 waterfall; 1 viewpoint; 1 castle or fort.

- Wassa Fiase Traditional Council · castle or fort
- UMaT Waterfall · waterfall
- Ajopa View Point · viewpoint

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: Tarkwa Nsuaem

- 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-Takoradi39 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi182 km

### Nearest railway station

Bonsawire (Tarkwa Nsuaem), about 14 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 06:08, 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 Tarkwa Nsuaem

Open gazetteers list **178 villages, towns and localities** in Tarkwa Nsuaem. The largest with a recorded population: Tarkwa (49,937). Settlements here lie between about 24 m and 173 m above sea level (median 74 m).

- Abeasi
- Abohia
- Abontiakun
- Achim
- Achim Dada
- Achwakwakrom
- Adakanpai
- Adiawso
- Adiewoso
- Adjumako
- Adubrim
- Agona
- Ahiem
- Ahwitieso
- Ajabinkrom
- Ajikomkrom
- Ajuman
- Ajumanim
- Akachiekrom
- Akamimi
- Akontanse
- Akwantrakrom
- Akyem
- Akyempem
- Akyempim
- Amirani Aratafokrom
- Amrokwakrom
- Anasam
- Ankunan
- Anomakokrom
- Ansreka
- Antefokrom
- Anumakrom
- Apinto Ridge Estate
- Asantikrom
- Asemakrom
- Asomdwee
- Asomeyekrom
- Asuoja
- Atakrom
- Atoabo
- Atokobaka
- Bakaku Ekurasi
- Bankyem
- Banso
- Bedukrom
- Benso
- Benso Dada
- Beribetu
- Berinukrom
- Billa Bong
- Black Boy
- Bonsaso
- Bonsawire
- Brahabebome
- Brofoyedru
- Bunuso
- Charlikrom
- Chiriamang
- Chirinyenyim
- Dadekro
- Dadieso
- Dadwen
- Dagwin
- Dajwin
- Denyasi
- Domiabra
- Dompim
- Doyasi
- Ebinkeyebribi
- Eboniyajwini
- Edokrom
- Eduaniyede
- Efuanta
- Ehiakochume
- Ehiansheda
- Esamang
- Essamang
- Esuaso
- Esubontre
- Esuechri
- Fahiakochavire
- Fanyameye
- Faomaniye
- Fawutinibua
- GMC
- Gogoso
- Government Hill
- Hianue
- Hill Top Junction
- Humakromua
- Johnikrom
- Kabensre
- Kamproase
- Kangakrom
- Kanyankaw
- Kawkawba
- Kawkawma
- Kedadwen
- Kofikrom
- Kohorokosha
- Kokoba
- Kokwadu
- Kotabebi
- Kotiaboa
- Kubekuro
- Kwadajin
- Kwajokrom
- Kwami-Kojokrom
- Kwamibosumprakurasi
- Kwamlakrom
- Kwatunri
- Kwesikrom
- Kyekyewere
- Lagos
- Mafia
- Manaekrom
- Mandahuni
- Mantraim
- Mendea
- Mendi
- Mewua
- Mimpeasem
- Morrison
- Morrison Nkwanta
- Mpentansri
- Mufriso
- Nkatiakrom
- Nkotrobochwe
- Nkran
- Nkunakrom
- Nkwakrom
- Nkwanta
- Nsiamfa
- Nsuaem
- Nsuta
- Ntabreta
- Ntonikrom
- Nuakonkrom
- Nuenua
- Nximafokrom
- Nyamibechere
- Nyamibechire
- Nyamikechikrom
- Nyaminpengu
- Nyankumasi
- Nyinasi
- Nzimafokrom
- Ohiankwanta
- Patahun
- Pavnifia
- Prisi
- Sayo
- Settlement Number Eleven
- Sewirikrom
- Shedua
- Sibebi
- Simpa
- Simpa Junction
- Sroniasi
- Subriso
- Sumahu
- Susumienu
- Tamso
- Tamso Mewuaso
- Tarkwa
- Tarkwa Esamang
- Tarkwa Na Aboso
- Taylorkrom
- Tebrebe
- Tebrebe Kakraba
- Tepoma
- Tibodua
- Tokunanso
- Wassa Agona
- Wiawso
- Wonkanwonsem
- Yakwakrom

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 Tarkwa Nsuaem

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

### Water

63 rivers and streams.

- Abena
- Abokensu
- Abrewakaw
- Achwifoi
- Adakasuri
- Adubo
- Ahitisu
- Ahumabru
- Ahumabru
- Ajamresu
- Akresu
- Angonabeng
- Anibre
- Anwiafutu
- Anyui
- Aprapong
- Atenesu
- Atibrebi
- Atojwinsuo
- Awoko
- Ayisikaw
- Bayirepa
- Bedia Bonsu
- Ben

…and 39 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Anantanfro · 112 m
- Kofikrom · 68 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Neung Forest Reserve
- Neung 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 Tarkwa Nsuaem and the best time to visit

In Tarkwa Nsuaem, 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 Tarkwa Nsuaem

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sam Jonah Clinic · Tarkwa Nsuaem 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.24508&mlon=-2.04519#map=17/5.24508/-2.04519) 

Bank Ahantaman Rural Bank · Tarkwa Nsuaem 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.00483&mlon=-2.02940#map=17/5.00483/-2.02940) 

ATM Absa ATM · Tarkwa Nsuaem 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.24714&mlon=-2.04625#map=17/5.24714/-2.04625) 

Petrol pump Total Bonsa · Tarkwa Nsuaem 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17870&mlon=-2.04761#map=17/5.17870/-2.04761) 

Hotel Praba Guest House · Tarkwa Nsuaem 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.10356&mlon=-2.11189#map=17/5.10356/-2.11189) 

Mall Anaji Choice Mart · Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92830&mlon=-1.77945#map=17/4.92830/-1.77945) 

School Dompim Methodist Basic Schools · Tarkwa Nsuaem 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.15500&mlon=-2.07649#map=17/5.15500/-2.07649) 

College End Time Harvest Bible College Tarkwa Campus · Tarkwa Nsuaem 4.6 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 5.0 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 Tarkwa Nsuaem

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

- Hospitals12
- Banks36
- ATMs9
- Petrol pumps50
- Hotels33
- Schools47
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies23
- Restaurants48
- Police stations4
- 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
- Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal
- Ellembelle
- Jomoro
- Mpohor
- Nzema East
- Prestea/Huni Valley
- Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis
- Shama
- Wassa Amenfi Central
- Wassa Amenfi East
- Wassa Amenfi West
- Wassa East

## Quick answers

- Where is Tarkwa Nsuaem?In Western Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Tarkwa Nsuaem?218,664 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tarkwa Nsuaem?About 24 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tarkwa Nsuaem?About 242 people per km²
- What borders Tarkwa Nsuaem?Ahanta West Municipal, Mpohor, Nzema East, Prestea/Huni Valley and Wassa East
- What is there to see in Tarkwa Nsuaem?Ajopa View Point, UMaT Waterfall, Wassa Fiase Traditional Council
- What time zone is Tarkwa Nsuaem in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tarkwa Nsuaem?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Tarkwa Nsuaem?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tarkwa Nsuaem?178 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tarkwa Nsuaem?Settlements lie between 24 m and 173 m
- What is the highest point in Tarkwa Nsuaem?Anantanfro (112 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tarkwa Nsuaem?November to February and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tarkwa Nsuaem?Sam Jonah Clinic, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tarkwa Nsuaem?Ahantaman Rural Bank, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tarkwa Nsuaem?Absa ATM, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tarkwa Nsuaem?Total Bonsa, about 4.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tarkwa Nsuaem?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Tarkwa Nsuaem?36 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Tarkwa Nsuaem?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tarkwa Nsuaem?50 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tarkwa Nsuaem?GH1510 (OCHA common operational dataset)