Coaltar is the capital of the Ayensuano in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Following this, Coaltar became the district capital.

[3] As at 2021, the District Chief Executive is Josephine Inkoom.

[4] Coaltar is to the northwest of Nsawam, capital of the Nsawam Adoagyire District.

To the west is Asamankese, capital of the West Akim Municipal District and to the south is Adeiso, capital of the Upper West Akim District.