| Akim Swedru | ||
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| Location of Akim Swedru in Eastern Region, Ghana | ||
| Coordinates: 05°53′38.24″N 01°00′45.6″W / 5.8939556°N 1.012667°WCoordinates: 05°53′38.24″N 01°00′45.6″W / 5.8939556°N 1.012667°W | ||
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| District | Birim South District | |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) | |
| Population (2013) | ||
| • Total | 10,379 | |
| Time zone | GMT | |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT (UTC) | |
Akim Swedru is a town and the capital of Birim South District, a district in the Eastern Region of south Ghana. Akim Swedru has a 2013 settlement population of 10,379 people.
Akim Swedru is located around a lot of hills, streams and rivers. There are 2 peak rain seasons during May–June and September–October. The relative humidity ranges from 56% during the dry season and 70% during the rainy season. The town lies within a semi-deciduous rainforest region.