150+ Vibrant Kumasi Neighborhoods and Suburbs You Should Know

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Kumasi, the Garden City of West Africa, is more than just a cultural and historical hub – it’s a rich blend of diverse neighborhoods and suburbs, each offering a unique experience.

Whether you’re planning a visit, considering a move, or simply exploring your city, this guide highlights the key areas that make Kumasi and surrounding areas so vibrant.

Why Kumasi’s Neighborhoods Are Worth Exploring

From the vibrant streets of Adum to the peaceful residential zones of Santasi, Kumasi caters to everyone.

Whether you’re looking for a place rich in history, a center for business, or a quiet spot to call home, there’s a neighborhood for you.

We’ve categorized Kumasi’s neighborhoods to help you better understand their purpose and character.

Residential Neighborhoods

These areas are ideal for families or anyone seeking a quieter lifestyle.

• Santasi: Known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to the city center.
• Buokrom Estate: A peaceful suburb with a strong community vibe.
• Kwadaso: Offers a mix of modern amenities and serene living.
• Gyinyase: A growing residential hub with easy access to key locations.

Commercial and Business Hubs

Perfect for professionals, shoppers, and anyone looking to experience Kumasi’s energy.

• Adum: The commercial heart of Kumasi and home to countless businesses.
• Kejetia Market: The largest open-air market in West Africa, vibrant with activity.
• Asokwa: A key area for business and trade.

Cultural and Historical Landmarks

These neighborhoods showcase Kumasi’s rich history and traditions.

• Manhyia: The seat of the Ashanti Kingdom and a must-visit for history lovers.
• Asokore Mampong: Steeped in history and cultural significance.
• Ntonso: Famous for its traditional Kente weaving.

Industrial Areas

Kumasi’s industrial zones drive its economy, offering job opportunities and contributing to its growth.

• Suame Magazine: A hub for artisans and automotive work.
• Kaase Industrial Area: Known for its factories and warehouses.

Vibrant Zongo Communities

These areas are known for their cultural richness and lively atmosphere.

• Asawase: A vibrant Zongo community with a strong cultural identity.
• Moshie Zongo: Offers a blend of tradition and modern living.
• Tafo Zongo: A welcoming community with deep roots in Kumasi.

Hidden Gems and Emerging Areas

Discover Kumasi’s quieter corners and up-and-coming suburbs.

• Apatrapa: A peaceful neighborhood ideal for new families.
• Deduako: A growing suburb with great potential.
• Pankrono: A quiet and developing residential area.

Surrounding Areas of Kumasi: The Paramountcies of the Ashanti Kingdom

The Ashanti Kingdom is traditionally divided into 27 paramountcies, each led by a paramount chief, or Omanhene. These divisions are central to the kingdom’s traditional governance and cultural heritage, with Kumasi serving as its heart.

These paramountcies also include towns and villages with historical, cultural, and economic importance that contribute to the broader Ashanti Region.

We thought to include this section to paint a bigger picture of Kumasi’s role within the Ashanti Kingdom and its significance in the region’s rich history and culture.

Here is a list of these paramountcies, along with key details about some of the most significant ones:

Key Paramountcies of the Ashanti Kingdom

• Kumasi – The central division and capital of the Ashanti Kingdom, where the Asantehene resides at the Manhyia Palace.
• Adansi – Known as one of the earliest Akan states, it played a vital role in the founding of the Ashanti Kingdom.
• Ejisu – Famous for its historical significance, including the resistance of Nana Yaa Asantewaa.
• Mampong – The second most powerful division after Kumasi, often led by the Asantehene’s deputy (Mamponghene).
• Bekwai – A key division known for its economic contributions, particularly in agriculture and trade.
• Offinso – An important territory known for its military contributions during the kingdom’s wars.
• Nsuta – Another traditional state significant to Ashanti governance and cultural heritage.
• Kokofu – A division with historical importance in Ashanti military strategy and governance.
• Juaben – Known for its role in trade and its powerful leadership.
• Asokore – A smaller division with historical and cultural ties to the kingdom.

Other notable paramountcies include:

• Bompata
• Domeabra
• Dwaben
• Kenyase
• Kuntanase
• Mo
• Nkoranza
• Nsawkaw
• Sampa
• Sefwi
• Tepa
• Wenchi
• Worawora
• Yamfo
• Berekum

Each paramountcy includes various towns and villages, forming the backbone of the Ashanti Kingdom’s traditional governance and cultural identity.

A Full Alphabetical List of Kumasi Neighborhoods and Suburbs

Here’s a complete alphabetical list of all the neighborhoods and suburbs in Kumasi, from the busy city center to the peaceful outskirts:

A

• Abrepo – Neighborhood
• Abrepo Junction – Landmark/Neighborhood
• Abuakwa – Suburb
• Abuakwa Manhyia – Suburb
• Aburaso – Suburb (residential area on the outskirts of Kumasi)
• Abuontem – Residential Suburb
• Adanwomase – Neighboring Town (another hub for authentic Kente weaving)
• Adiebeba – Neighborhood
• Adoato – Neighborhood (residential area close to Sofoline)
• Adum – Central Business District (CBD)
• Adukrom – Residential Neighborhood
• Adumanu – Residential Suburb
• Ahensua Kokoben – Residential Suburb
• Ahinsan Estate – Residential Suburb
• Ahodwo – Suburb
• Ahwiaa – Town (renowned for wood carving artisans)
• Amanfrom – Residential Suburb
• Amakom – Neighborhood
• Ampeyoo – Suburb
• Anloga Junction – Landmark Area
• Anomangye – Residential Suburb
• Antoa – Neighboring Town (famous for the Antoa Nyamaa shrine, a significant spiritual and cultural site in the Ashanti Region)
• Anwomaso – Suburb (residential and growing)
• Apatrapa – Residential Neighborhood
• Asabi – Neighborhood
• Asafo – Neighborhood (known for its bustling market and central location)
• Asawase – Neighborhood (Zongo community)
• Asenemaso – Suburb
• Ashanti New Town – Neighborhood (famously known as AshTown)
• Asokore Mampong – Suburb
• Asokwa – Suburb
• Asuogya – Neighborhood
• Asuoyeboa – Residential Suburb
• Atafoa – Neighborhood
• Atasemanso – Suburb
• Atonsu – Residential Neighborhood
• Atonsu Agogo – Suburb
• Atonsu S-Line – Residential Neighborhood
• Atasomanso – Neighborhood
• Ayeduase – Suburb
• Ayigya – Neighborhood

B

• Baba Yara Stadium Area – Landmark Area
• Bamso – Residential Neighborhood
• Bantama – Residential Neighborhood
• Bebu – Suburb
• Boadi – Suburb
• Boadi Junction – Landmark
• Bokankye – Residential Neighborhood
• Bohyen – Neighborhood
• Bomso – Residential Neighborhood
• Bonwire – Neighboring Town (birthplace of Kente weaving)
• Breman – Neighborhood
• Bremang – Residential Neighborhood
• Brofoyedru – Residential Neighborhood
• Buokrom – Residential Suburb (peaceful area with strong community vibe)
• Buokrom Estate – Residential Suburb

D

• Daban – Suburb (peaceful residential area)
• Dakodwom – Neighborhood
• Danyame – Residential Neighborhood
• Deduako – Suburb
• Denkyemuoso – Residential Neighborhood
• Denyame – Residential Neighborhood
• Dichemso – Residential Neighborhood
• Domeabra – Residential Neighborhood
• Duase – Residential Suburb

E

• Ebuom – Nearby Town
• Edwenase – Residential Suburb
• Ejisu – Neighboring Town (home to Yaa Asantewaa’s legacy)
• Esereso – Residential Suburb
• Esreso – Residential Suburb

F

• Fankyenebra – Residential Neighborhood
• Fante New Town – Neighborhood
• Feyiase – Residential Neighborhood
• Fumesua – Suburb (gateway to nearby towns)
• Foase – Town (emerging residential area near Kumasi)

G

• Ghana Military Barracks Area – Institutional Landmark
• Gyeduase – Residential Neighborhood
• Gyaakye – Residential Neighborhood
• Gyinyase – Residential Neighborhood (growing hub with key location access)

H

• Heman – Residential Suburb

K

• Kaase – Industrial Suburb (known for factories and warehouses)
• Kaase Estate – Residential Suburb
• Kaase Industrial Area – Industrial Hub
• Kenyase – Suburb (on the outskirts of Kumasi)
• Kentinkrono – Suburb
• Kodie – Neighboring Suburb
• Kotei – Residential Neighborhood
• Kotei-Deduako – Suburb
• Kona – Neighboring Town (historically significant in the Ashanti Empire)
• Konkromase – Neighborhood (peaceful residential area)
• Krofrom – Residential Neighborhood
• Kromoase – Residential Suburb
• Kropo – Neighborhood
• Kumasi Airport Area – Landmark and Commercial Area
• Kwadaso – Residential Suburb
• Kwadaso Estate – Residential Suburb
• Kwamo – Neighboring Suburb

M

• Maakro – Suburb
• Manhyia – Historical and Residential Neighborhood (seat of the Ashanti Kingdom)
• Manhyia Palace Area – Historical/Residential Neighborhood
• Mampongten – Residential Neighborhood
• Maxima – Residential Neighborhood
• Mbrom – Central Residential Area
• Medoma – Residential Neighborhood
• Mile 9 – Residential Neighborhood
• Moshie Zongo – Neighborhood (Zongo community)
• Mpatasie – Neighborhood

N

Nkawie – Neighboring Town
New Suame – Residential Neighborhood
New Tafo – Residential Neighborhood
Nhyiaeso – Residential Neighborhood
North Suntreso – Residential Neighborhood
Nkawie – Neighboring Town
Nkontomire – Residential Neighborhood
Ntonso – Neighboring Town (famous for Adinkra cloth production)
Nyankyerenease – Residential Suburb
Nyameso – Residential Neighborhood

O

• Oduom – Suburb
• Oforikrom – Residential Neighborhood
• Oforikrom Estates – Residential Suburb
• Oforikrom Junction – Landmark
• Ohwim – Residential Neighborhood
• Ohwimase – Residential Suburb
• Ohwinase – Residential Suburb Hilltop
• Old Suame – Residential Neighborhood
• Old Tafo – Residential Neighborhood

P

• Paraku – Neighborhood (growing residential area)
• Pankrono – Residential Neighborhood
• Pankrono Estate – Residential Neighborhood
• Patase – Residential Suburb
• Patase Estate – Residential Suburb
• Pataase Estates – Residential Neighborhood
• Piase – Neighboring Suburb

S

• Santasi – Residential Suburb (family-friendly with city center access)
• Santasi Anyinam – Residential Neighborhood
• Santasi Roundabout Area – Landmark Area
• Sawaba – Neighborhood (Zongo community)
• Sepe-Buokrom – Residential Neighborhood
• Sepaase – Neighboring Suburb
• Sofoline – Landmark/Neighborhood (known for its major transport hub and residential areas)
• South Suntreso – Residential Neighborhood (peaceful and family-friendly area)
• Sokoban – Residential and Industrial Area
• Sokoban Wood Village – Industrial Area/Suburb
• South Suntreso – Residential Neighborhood
• Subin – Residential Neighborhood
• Suame – Industrial and Residential Neighborhood

T

• Tanoso – Suburb (a mix of residential and commercial activity)
• Tanodumase – Residential Suburb
• Tapass – Residential Neighborhood
• Tafo Zongo – Neighborhood (Zongo community)
• Tech Estates – Residential Suburb
• Tech Junction – Landmark Area
• Tikrom – Residential Neighborhood
• Tikrom Junction – Residential Landmark
• Trabuom – Neighboring Suburb
• TUC – Neighborhood (residential area named after Trades Union Congress – often used to describe the residential neighborhood that either surrounds or was originally developed near a Trades Union facility or office)

Z

Zongo Junction – Landmark

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Kumasi is a city full of life, diversity, and opportunities. Whether you’re here for business, leisure, or to settle down, its neighborhoods offer something for everyone.

Use this guide to navigate the city and discover what makes Kumasi truly unique.

It was fun for us to create this list, and we hope it inspires you to explore Kumasi in new ways.

If we missed anything in this extensive compilation, please let us know – we’d love to make this guide even better.

Make sure to check back often, as this list will continue to grow with new updates and discoveries!

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