# Wassa Amenfi East District, Western Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Western Region 

# Wassa Amenfi East

Wassa Amenfi East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Western Region. It had an estimated **179,696 people** in 2021 on 1,558 km² (about 115 per km²). Its main town is Wassa-Akropong. 174 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 64 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 179,696people (2021)
- 1,558km²
- 64mapped services
- 107 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Wassa Amenfi East?

Wassa Amenfi East had an estimated **179,696 people** in 2021 — 8.7% of Western Region, 37th of 260 districts. There are 886 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 971). Spread over 1,558 km², that is about **115 people per km²**, 150th of 260 districts.

34.3% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****21,728**

5–9 ****21,101**

10–14 ****18,760**

15–19 ****17,915**

20–24 ****19,648**

25–29 ****19,945**

30–34 ****16,078**

35–39 ****12,549**

40–44 ****8,717**

45–49 ****6,630**

50–54 ****4,962**

55–59 ****3,523**

60–64 ****3,100**

65–69 ****1,893**

70–74 ****1,344**

75–79 ****699**

80–84 ****502**

85–89 ****261**

90–94 ****189**

95+ ****152**

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

## Where is Wassa Amenfi East?

Wassa Amenfi East lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western-north/bibiani-anhwiaso-bekwai-municipal/), [Prestea/Huni Valley](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/prestea-huni-valley/), [Twifo Atti-Morkwa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/twifo-atti-morkwa/), [Upper Denkyira East Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/upper-denkyira-east-municipal/), [Upper Denkyira West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/central/upper-denkyira-west/) and [Wassa Amenfi Central](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/wassa-amenfi-central/). By area it is the 39th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 10.9% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/western/). The centre of Wassa Amenfi East is about 202 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 109 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 5.8784° N, 1.9898° 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 Wassa Amenfi East

### Nearby, outside Wassa Amenfi East

- CHN View Point · viewpoint, Upper Denkyira West13 km
- ESN View Point · viewpoint, Upper Denkyira West15 km
- Mpesiem Palace · castle or fort, Upper Denkyira West19 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: Wassa Amenfi 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

- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi103 km
- Takoradi Airport (TKD) · Sekondi-Takoradi112 km

### Nearest railway station

Wompam (Upper Denkyira West), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:09, 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 Wassa Amenfi East

Open gazetteers list **174 villages, towns and localities** in Wassa Amenfi East. Settlements here lie between about 48 m and 313 m above sea level (median 107 m).

- Abasa
- Abawso
- Abesewa Gyaman
- Abnabna
- Aboaboso
- Aboanu
- Aboi
- Abotarye
- Abreshia
- Achemfo
- Achuma
- Ada
- Adamanso
- Addamanso
- Adeembra
- Adeemmra
- Adesu
- Adwumako
- Afranse
- Afrokrom
- Agukrom
- Ajakukuso
- Ajumum
- Akoriso
- Akosuakroa
- Akrofrom
- Akromanto
- Akumakrom
- Akumenikrom
- Akwadaakrom
- Akwadakrom
- Amakrom
- Amanasi
- Amanokrom
- Amawkrom
- Amoatenkurom
- Andonoe
- Aniamote
- Aniboasi
- Ankonsia
- Anyinam
- Apaokrom
- Ashienso
- Asisensu
- Atasi
- Ayaboi
- Banjekrom
- Bawdie
- Bawjaso
- Bebianiha
- Biapiakroa
- Bopaiasi
- Botiso
- Bowodee
- Brepraw
- Buatum
- Buokurom
- Buruso
- Chiagun
- Chiamekrom
- Chichiwere
- Chwapiasi
- Daaman
- Dadeeso Number One
- Dadeeso Number Two
- Dadieso
- Damang
- Dawurampon
- Diewum
- Domeabra
- Dompem
- Dompoase
- Edianu
- Efumkrom
- Ehyiamu
- Ekrofomu
- Enifu
- Epom
- Esasi
- Esikuma
- Fakokrom
- Famanyami
- Galalie
- Grumisa
- Gyapa
- Humakrombua
- Huntado
- Jonjoso
- Kafodidi
- Kafudidi
- Katreka
- Kisiedukrom
- Kojowasakrom
- Kokofu
- Krobo Abrokyire
- Kunkweyeso
- Kwadajin
- Kwajansa
- Kwakutikrom
- Kwatisianwia
- Kwesiadaikroa
- Mahame
- Mamanhu
- Mameso
- Mampong
- Mankesim
- Mansiso
- Mawfrabesu
- Mawni
- Mmofra Mfa Adwen
- Monseeso
- Mpeasem
- Nanankaw
- Ncherifi
- Ncwinchwina
- Netieso
- New Aboi
- Newtonkrom
- Nkaso
- Nkaso Mpetemsire
- Nkatiaso
- Nkonya
- Nkoti
- Nkubetin
- Nkyiase
- Nsuaem
- Nsuasi
- Nsuopong
- Ntetiam
- Nyame Bekyere
- Nyamebekyere
- Nyamibechire
- Oda
- Oforikrom
- Ohiankwanta
- Old Aboi
- Opon Valley
- Opong Valley
- Oponso Kakraba
- Pampe
- Papayebre
- Pebabitina
- Pewurakaw
- Prinsiso
- Saamang
- Saman
- Samankrom
- Sang
- Sankaso
- Santome
- Sofokrom
- Subinso
- Subiriso
- Subriso
- Suwoho Mobbo
- Tamakloe
- Tesuema
- Tieku Agaveh
- Tihinti
- Torsookrom
- Twindruasi
- Wantram
- Wasa Kumawu
- Wassa Adesu
- Wassa Afransie
- Wassa Akropon
- Wassa Ankonsia
- Wassa Dawurampong
- Wassa Mamieso
- Wassa Nkyease
- Wassa Wantram
- Wassa-Akropong
- Wuwuoso
- Wuwuso

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 Wassa Amenfi East

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

### Water

134 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Abani
- Abasu
- Abnabna
- Aboabo
- Aboabo
- Aboajeawura
- Abohensu
- Aburantum
- Adomabo
- Adosu
- Adwininyede
- Ajakamado
- Ajaku
- Ajapia
- Ajima
- Akai
- Akani
- Akawsu
- Akein
- Akori
- Akoye
- Akwa
- Ampa
- Ampawu

…and 111 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Wuowuo · 471 m
- Kukrokuro · 427 m
- Kukrukrukru · 246 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.

- Bowiye Range Forest Reserve
- Opon Mansi Forest Reserve
- Tonton 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 Wassa Amenfi East and the best time to visit

In Wassa Amenfi East, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,557 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (251 mm) and the driest Jan (24 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 27 24 

Feb 28 57 

Mar 27 129 

Apr 27 142 

May 26 191 

Jun 25 241 

Jul 24 138 

Aug 24 78 

Sep 25 171 

Oct 25 251 

Nov 26 110 

Dec 26 26 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Wassa Amenfi East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Wassa Akropong District Hospital · Wassa Amenfi East 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.78104&mlon=-2.08365#map=17/5.78104/-2.08365) 

Bank Denkyiraman Rural Bank · Upper Denkyira West 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96240&mlon=-1.89611#map=17/5.96240/-1.89611) 

Petrol pump Star Oil · Wassa Amenfi East 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87419&mlon=-1.98900#map=17/5.87419/-1.98900) 

Hotel NGV Hotel · Upper Denkyira West 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.97349&mlon=-1.90547#map=17/5.97349/-1.90547) 

School St. Francis Memorial School · Wassa Amenfi East 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.84748&mlon=-2.01707#map=17/5.84748/-2.01707) 

Police station Wassa Akropong Police station · Wassa Amenfi East 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.78903&mlon=-2.08399#map=17/5.78903/-2.08399) 

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 Wassa Amenfi East

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps40
- Hotels1
- Schools17
- Police stations1

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
- Tarkwa Nsuaem
- Wassa Amenfi Central
- Wassa Amenfi West
- Wassa East

## Quick answers

- Where is Wassa Amenfi East?In Western Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Wassa Amenfi East?179,696 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Wassa Amenfi East?About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Wassa Amenfi East?About 115 people per km²
- What borders Wassa Amenfi East?Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal, Prestea/Huni Valley, Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Upper Denkyira East Municipal, Upper Denkyira West and Wassa Amenfi Central
- What is there to see in Wassa Amenfi East?CHN View Point, ESN View Point, Mpesiem Palace
- What time zone is Wassa Amenfi East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Wassa Amenfi East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Wassa Amenfi East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wassa Amenfi East?174 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wassa Amenfi East?Settlements lie between 48 m and 313 m
- What is the highest point in Wassa Amenfi East?Wuowuo (471 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Wassa Amenfi East?November to February and August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Wassa Amenfi East?Wassa Akropong District Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Wassa Amenfi East?Denkyiraman Rural Bank, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Wassa Amenfi East?Star Oil, about 0.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Wassa Amenfi East?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Wassa Amenfi East?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Wassa Amenfi East?40 mapped
- What is the P-code of Wassa Amenfi East?GH1512 (OCHA common operational dataset)