Ga West is a municipal district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Its capital is
Amasaman. The municipality recorded 314,299 people at the 2021 census and 101,386 in 2010; the two
figures are not directly comparable, because the municipality’s boundaries were redrawn between the
counts as new districts were carved out of the Ga area.
| Region | Greater Accra |
|---|---|
| District capital | Amasaman |
| Status | Municipal district |
| Population (2021 census) | 314,299 |
| Population (2010 census) | 101,386 |
Towns and Communities in Ga West
The site lists 50 towns and communities in Ga West.
- Abehenease
- Ablekuma
- Abochiman
- Adaman
- Adusu
- Adzen Kotoku
- Afiaman
- Afuaman
- Agbon Number One
- Aidan
- Akotoshi
- Akranman
- Akweiman
- Akyiato
- Algoboshie
- Amamole
- Amanfro
- Amasaman
- Ashwenanmo
- Asofaa
- Asuaba
- Atsiaman
- Awchioma
- Ayasu
- Ayikaidoblo
- Ayitekoto
- Bobomase
- Bodomasi
- Botokura
- Chantan
- Chwerebuana
- Dedeman
- Doblogonno
- Dome
- Domfase
- Ebron
- Fanchiniko
- Fise
- Gonse
- Janman
- Katakpo
- Kodwo Goku
- Kodwoashon
- Kojokrom
- Kojoman
- Koleman
- Koteman
- Kudamakope
- Kwasikumaman
- New Achimota
Geography
Ga West lies north-west of Accra, on the inland side of the built-up city. The
terrain is the low Accra plain rising gently towards the Akuapem foothills, with the Densu River and
its tributaries draining the western part of the municipality. Amasaman sits on the Accra–Nsawam
road; Pokuase, Afiaman and Amanfro lie along the same corridor.
The municipality borders the Eastern Region to the north.
Ga South lies to the south-west,
Ga East to the east, and the
built-up wards of Accra to the
south. Villages that were farming settlements a generation ago are now commuter suburbs.
Economy and Local Life
Ga West’s economy is peri-urban. Much of the workforce commutes into Accra, and
housing development, building supply, transport and small-scale retail dominate local business.
Land sales and estate development have reshaped many of the older villages.
Farming survives on the outer fringe: cassava, maize, vegetables, pineapple and poultry supplying
Accra’s markets. Stone quarrying and sand winning are common along the northern edge, and Amasaman’s
market handles produce from the surrounding villages and from the Eastern Region.
Getting There
The Accra–Nsawam road, part of the highway to Kumasi, runs through the
municipality and past the Pokuase interchange, which links it to the Accra ring road system. Amasaman
is about 20 km from central Accra.
Trotros run from Achimota, Circle and Lapaz stations. Traffic on the Nsawam road is heavy at
commuter hours, so travel times vary widely.
FAQ
What is the capital of Ga West Municipal?
Amasaman is the capital of Ga West Municipal.
Which region is Ga West in?
Ga West is in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Ga West?
Ga West had 314,299 people at the 2021 census. The 2010 count of 101,386 covered a smaller area.
How many towns are listed for Ga West?
This page lists 50 towns and communities in the municipality.