Fact-Check Ghana: 16 Regions Now.
Ghana is a unitary presidential constitutional democracy, located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. Ghana has Accra as it’s capital city and a total population of about 27 million. Spanning a land mass of 238,535 km², Ghana is bordered by the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the east and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean in the south.
The country has 10 regions with ten regional capitals.
The Districts of Ghana are second-level administrative subdivisions of Ghana, below the level of region.
The districts of Ghana were re-organized in 1988/1989 in an attempt to decentralize the government and to combat the rampant corruption amongst officials.
The reform of the late 1980s subdivided the regions of Ghana into 110 districts, where local district assemblies should deal with the local administration.
By 2006, an additional 28 districts were created by splitting some of the original 110, bringing their number up to 138. In February 2008, there were more districts created and some were upgraded to municipal status.
This brought the final number to 170 districts in Ghana. Since then, a further 46 districts have been added since 28 June 2012 bringing the total to 216 districts.
On December 27, 2018, a vote was held about the creation of six new regions, and all of the proposals were accepted.
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ASHANTI REGION
Below is a table of the distirct, metropolitans districts and their capitals in Ashanti Region. The Region has 30 districts which are made up of 1 Metropolitan, 7 Municipals and 22 Ordinary districts.
| REGION | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | DISTRICT CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Adansi North | Fomena |
| Ashanti Region | Adansi South | New Edubiase |
| Ashanti Region | Afigya-Kwabre | Kodie |
| Ashanti Region | Ahafo Ano South | Mankraso |
| Ashanti Region | Ahafo Ano North | Tepa |
| Ashanti Region | Amansie Central | Jacobu |
| Ashanti Region | Amansie West | Manso Nkwanta |
| Ashanti Region | Asante Akyem North Municipal District | Konongo - Odumase |
| Ashanti Region | Asante Akyem South | Juaso |
| Ashanti Region | Atwima Mponua | Nyinahin |
| Ashanti Region | Atwima Nwabiagya | Nkwawie |
| Ashanti Region | Bosome Freho | Asiwa |
| Ashanti Region | Bosomtwe | Kuntanase |
| Ashanti Region | Ejura Sekyedumase | Ejura |
| Ashanti Region | Kwabre East | Mamponteng |
| Ashanti Region | Offinso North | Akomadan |
| Ashanti Region | Sekyere Afram Plains | Kumawu |
| Ashanti Region | Sekyere Central | Nsuta |
| Ashanti Region | Sekyere East | Effiduase |
| Ashanti Region | Sekyere South | Agona |
| Ashanti Region | Kumawu | |
| Ashanti Region | Atwima Kwanwoma | Ofoase-Kokoben |
| Ashanti Region | Asante Akyem Central Municipal District | Konongo- Odumasi |
| Ashanti Region | Asokore Mampong Municipal District | Asokore Mampong |
| Ashanti Region | Bekwai Municipal District | Bekwai |
| Ashanti Region | Ejisu Juaben Municipal District | Ejisu |
| Ashanti Region | Mampong Municipal District | Mampong |
| Ashanti Region | Obuasi Municipal District | Obuasi |
| Ashanti Region | Offinso South Municipal District | Offinso |
BRONG-AHAFO REGION
The Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana was created in April 1959. The region has 27 districts. There 8 municipal districts and 19 ordinary districts.
| NAME OF REGION | NAME OF DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL | CAPITAL OF DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Brong Ahafo Region | Asunafo South | Kukuom |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Asutifi | Kenyasi |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Asutufi South | Hwidiem |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Banda | Banda Ahenkro |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Dormaa East | Wamfie |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Dormaa West | Nkrankwanta |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Jaman North | Sampa |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Jaman South | New Drobo |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Kintampo South | Jema |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Nkoranza North | Busunya |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Nkoranza South | Nkoranza |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Pru | Yeji |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Sene | Kwame Danso |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Sene West | Kajaji |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Sunyani West | Odumasi |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Tain | Nsawkaw |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Tano North | Duayaw Nkwanta |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Tano South | Bechem |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Techiman North | Tuobodom |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Asunafo North Municipal District | Goaso |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Atebubu Amantin Municipal District | Atebubu |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Berekum Municipal District | Berekum |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Dormaa Municipal District | Dormaa Ahenkro |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Kintampo North Muncipal District | Kintampo |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Sunyani Municipal District | Sunyani |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Techiman Municipal District | Techiman |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Wenchi Municipal District | Wenchi |
CENTRAL REGION
The Central Region is one of the ten administrative regions of Ghana. It is bordered by Ashanti and Eastern regions to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and to the south by the Gulf of Guinea. The Central region is renowned for its many elite higher education institutions.
The Central Region has 20 districts. These are made up of 1 metropolitan, which is Cape Coast Metropolitan with Cape coast as it’s capital, 6 municipal and 13 ordinary districts.
| NAME OF REGION | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Central Region | Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese | Abura Dunkwa |
| Central Region | Agona East | Nsaba |
| Central Region | Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam | Ajumako |
| Central Region | Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa | Breman Asikuma |
| Central Region | Assin South | Nsuaem Kyekyewere |
| Central Region | Awutu Senya East | Kasoa |
| Central Region | Awutu Senya | Awutu Breku |
| Central Region | Ekumfi | Essarkyir |
| Central Region | Gomoa East | Afransi |
| Central Region | Gomoa West | Apam |
| Central Region | Twifo/Heman/Lower Denkyira | Twifo Praso |
| Central Region | Upper Denkyira West | Diaso |
| Central Region | Agona West Municipal District | Agona Swedru |
| Central Region | Assin North Municipal District | Assin Foso |
| Central Region | Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abire Municipal District | Elmina |
| Central Region | Mfantseman | Saltpond |
| Central Region | Upper Denkyira East | Dunkwa-on-Offin |
| Central Region | Effutu Municipal District | Winneba |
| Central Region | Twifo- Ati Mokwa | Twifo Praso |
EASTERN REGION
Eastern Region has it’s capital as Koforidua and are rich in natural resources such as gold, diamond etc. The Eastern Region of Ghana contains 26 districts made up of 7 municipal and 19 ordinary districts. Below is a table for 26 districts.
| NAME OF REGION | NAME OF DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL | CAPITAL FOR DISTIRCT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN REGION | Afram Plains South | Tease |
| EASTERN REGION | Akuapim South | Nsawam |
| EASTERN REGION | Akuapim North | Akropong |
| EASTERN REGION | Akyemansa | Ofoase |
| EASTERN REGION | Asuogyaman | Atimpoku |
| EASTERN REGION | Atiwa | Kwabeng |
| EASTERN REGION | Ayensuano | Coaltar |
| EASTERN REGION | Birim North | New Abirem |
| EASTERN REGION | Birim South | Akim Swedru |
| EASTERN REGION | Fanteakwa | Begoro |
| EASTERN REGION | Kwaebibirem | Kade |
| EASTERN REGION | Kwahu East | Abetifi |
| EASTERN REGION | Kwahu North | Donkorkrom |
| EASTERN REGION | Kwahu South | Mpraeso |
| EASTERN REGION | Suhum | Suhum |
| EASTERN REGION | Upper Manya Krobo | Asesewa |
| EASTERN REGION | Denkyembour | Akwatia |
| EASTERN REGION | Upper West Akim | Adeiso |
| EASTERN REGION | Birim Central Municipal District | Akim Oda |
| EASTERN REGION | East Akim Municipal District | Kibi |
| EASTERN REGION | Kwahu West Municipal District | Nkawkaw |
| EASTERN REGION | Lower Manya Krobo Municipal District | Odumase Krobo |
| EASTERN REGION | New Juaben Municipal District | Koforidua |
| EASTERN REGION | Nsawam Municipal District | |
| EASTERN REGION | West Akim Municipal District | Asamankese |
| EASTERN REGION | Yilo Krobo Municipal District | Somanya |
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GREATER ACCRA REGION
Greater Accra has it’s capital as Accra which doubles as the capital city of Ghana. The Greater Accra Region of Ghana contains 16 districts. It has 2 metropolitan districts namely Accra Metropolitan District and Tema Metropolitan District, It also has 7 municipal and 7 ordinary districts. Below is a table of the details and their capitals.
| NAME OF REGION | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | CAPITAL FOR DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Accra Region | Ada West | Sege |
| Greater Accra Region | Dangbe East | Ada Foah |
| Greater Accra Region | Dangbe West | Dodowa |
| Greater Accra Region | Kpone Katamanso | Kpone |
| Greater Accra Region | Ningo Prampram | Prampram |
| Greater Accra Region | Adenta Municipal District | Adenta East |
| Greater Accra Region | Ashaiman Municipal District | Ashiaman |
| Greater Accra Region | Ga East Municipal District | Abokobi |
| Greater Accra Region | Ga West Municipal District | Amasaman |
| Greater Accra Region | Ga Central Municipal District | Sowutuom |
| Greater Accra Region | Ga South Municipal District | Weija |
| Greater Accra Region | La Dade-Kotopon Municipal District | La |
| Greater Accra Region | La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal District | Madina |
| Greater Accra Region | Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District | Teshie Nungua |
NORTHERN REGION
Northern Region is the biggest region in Ghana in terms of land. Majority of the inhabitants are into farming. The Northern Region of Ghana contains 26 districts. It has 24 ordinary districts in addition to 1 municipal and 1 metropolitan district, which is the Tamale Metropolitan District. Below is a table for the various districts and their capitals.
| NAME OF REGION | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | CAPITAL OF DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN REGION | Bole | Bole |
| NORTHERN REGION | Bunlprugu-Yunyoo | Bunkpurugu. |
| NORTHERN REGION | Central Gonja | Buipe |
| NORTHERN REGION | Chereponi | Chereponi |
| NORTHERN REGION | East Gonja | Salaga |
| NORTHERN REGION | East Mapmrusi | Gambaga |
| NORTHERN REGION | Gushegu | Gushegu |
| NORTHERN REGION | Karaga | Karaga |
| NORTHERN REGION | Kpandai | Kpandai |
| NORTHERN REGION | Kumbungu | Kumbungu |
| NORTHERN REGION | Mamprugu Moaduri | Yagaba |
| NORTHERN REGION | Mion | Sang |
| NORTHERN REGION | Nanumba South | Wulensi |
| NORTHERN REGION | Nanumba North | Bimbilla |
| NORTHERN REGION | North Gonja | Daboya |
| NORTHERN REGION | Saboba | Saboba |
| NORTHERN REGION | Sagnarigu | Sagnarigu |
| NORTHERN REGION | Savelugu/Nanton | Savelugu |
| NORTHERN REGION | Sawla-Tuna-Kalba | Sawla |
| NORTHERN REGION | Tatale Sangule | Tatale |
| NORTHERN REGION | Tolon | Tolon |
| NORTHERN REGION | West Gonja | Damongo |
| NORTHERN REGION | West Mamprusi | Walewale |
| NORTHERN REGION | Sanguli/Tatale | Tatale |
| NORTHERN REGION | Yendi Municipal District | Yendi |
UPPER EAST REGION
Upper East is among the dominant farming regions in Ghana. It’s capital is Bolgatanga. The Upper East Region of Ghana contains 13 districts made up of 2 municipal and 11 ordinary districts. Below is a table of the district names and capital.
| NAME OF REGION | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | CAPITAL FOR DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| UPPER EAST REGION | Bawku West | Zebilla |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Binduri | Binduri |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Bongo | Bongo |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Builsa | Sandema |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Builsa South | Fumbisi |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Garu-Tempane | Garu |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Kassena Nankana East | Navrongo |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Nabdam | Nabdam |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Pusiga | Pusiga |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Talensi-Nabdam | Tongo |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Bawku Municipal District | Bawku |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Bolgatanga Municipal District | Bolgatanga |
| UPPER EAST REGION | Kassena Nankana East | Paga |
UPPER WEST REGION
The capital of Upper west region is Wa. The Upper West Region of Ghana contains 11 districts consisting of 1 municipal and 10 ordinary districts. Below is a table with the details.
| NAME OF REGION | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | CAPITAL OF DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| UPPER WEST REGION | Daffiama Bussie Issa | Issa |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Jirapa | Jirapa |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Lambussie Karni | Lambussie |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Lawra | Lawra |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Nadowli | Nadowli |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Nandom | Nandom |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Sissala East | Tumu |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Sissala West | Gwollu |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Wa East | Funsi |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Wa West | Wechiau |
| UPPER WEST REGION | Wa Municipal District | Wa |
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VOLTA REGION
With it’s capital been Ho, the region is known for beautiful water falls, mountainous sites and fishing. The Volta Region of Ghana contains 25 districts made up of 5 municipal and 20 ordinary districts. Below is a tabe with the details.
| REGION NAME | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | CAPITAL OF DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| VOLTA REGION | Adaklu | Adaklu Waya |
| VOLTA REGION | Akatsi South | Akatsi |
| VOLTA REGION | Afadjato | Ve Golokwati |
| VOLTA REGION | Agortime Ziope | Kpetoe |
| VOLTA REGION | Akatsi North | Ave-Dakpa |
| VOLTA REGION | Biakoye | Nkonya Ahenkro |
| VOLTA REGION | Jasikan | Jasikan |
| VOLTA REGION | Kadjebi | Kadjebi |
| VOLTA REGION | Ketu North | Dzodze |
| VOLTA REGION | Krachi East | Dambai |
| VOLTA REGION | Krachi Nchumuru | Chindiri |
| VOLTA REGION | Nkwanta South | Nkwanta |
| VOLTA REGION | Nkwanta North | Kpassa |
| VOLTA REGION | North Tongu | Battor Dugame |
| VOLTA REGION | South Dayi | Kpeve New Town |
| VOLTA REGION | South Tongu | Sogakope |
| VOLTA REGION | Ho Municipal District | Ho |
| VOLTA REGION | Hohoe Municipal District | Hohoe |
| VOLTA REGION | Keta Municipal District | Keta |
| VOLTA REGION | Ketu South Municipal District | Denu |
| VOLTA REGION | Kpando Municipal District | Kpandu |
| VOLTA REGION | Ho West | Dzolokpuita |
| VOLTA REGION | North Dayi | Anfoega |
| VOLTA REGION | Central Tongu | Adidome |
| VOLTA REGION | Krachi West | Kete Krachi |
WESTERN REGION
Known for it’s abundance of natural resources, western region has it capital as Sekondi- Takoradi. The Western Region of Ghana contains 22 districts made up of 1 metropolitan, which is Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan District, 2 municipal and 19 ordinary districts. Below is the details.
| REGION NAME | DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL NAME | CAPITAL FOR DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN REGION | Ahanta West | Agona Nkwanta |
| WESTERN REGION | Aowin/Suaman | Enchi |
| WESTERN REGION | Bia | Sefwi Essam |
| WESTERN REGION | Bia East | Asokore Adaborkrom. |
| WESTERN REGION | Bibiani/Ahwiaso/Bekwai | Bibiani |
| WESTERN REGION | Bodi | Sefwi Bodi |
| WESTERN REGION | Ellembele | Ellembele |
| WESTERN REGION | Jomoro | Half Assini |
| WESTERN REGION | Juaboso | Juaboso |
| WESTERN REGION | Mpohor | Mpohor |
| WESTERN REGION | Mpohor/Wassa East | Daboase |
| WESTERN REGION | Prestea-Huni Valley | Bogoso |
| WESTERN REGION | Sefwi Akontonbra | Sefwi Akontonbra |
| WESTERN REGION | Sefwi--Wiawso | Wiawso |
| WESTERN REGION | Shama | Shama |
| WESTERN REGION | Suaman | Enchi |
| WESTERN REGION | Wassa Amenfi East | Wassa-Akropong. |
| WESTERN REGION | Wassa Amenfi West | Asankragua |
| WESTERN REGION | Wassa Amenfi Central | Manso Amenfi |
| WESTERN REGION | Nzema East Municipal District | Axim |
| WESTERN REGION | Tarkwa Nsuaem | Tarkwa |
OTI REGION
One of Ghana’s six newly established regions in December 2018 is the Oti Region. The region was established out of the northern section of the Volta Region and will be in fulfillment of a campaign pledge made by New Patriot Party(NPP) . This region is well known for its beautiful tourist attractions such as the Kyabobo National Park.
SAVANNAH REGION
Due to its proximity to the Sahel and the Sahara, the Savannah Region of Ghana is more drier than other southern parts of the country. The major kind of vegetation is grassland, particularly savanna with groups of drought-tolerant trees like baobabs or acacias. The dry season lasts from December to April. It can boast of many tourist attractions such as the Baobab tree, popularly known as the tree of life.
BONO REGION
Also one of the sixteen regions in Ghana, the Central Region is well known for its rich culture and coastal lines. The Cape Coast Castle is located in this region and has a lot of history on Transatlantic slave trade
BONO EAST REGION
The Bono East region is located in Ghana’s vegetative belt, where the climate is constantly favorable. With regard to vegetation, forests and rich soils predominate. The dry season lasts from December to April. The rainy season can occasionally last from around July to November, with 750 to 1050 mm of yearly rainfall as the average (30 to 40 inches).
NORTH EAST REGION
One of Ghana’s sixteen regions is the North East Region. It is situated in the north of the nation and was established in December 2018 following a vote to separate it from the Northern region. The Upper East region borders the North East region on the north, the Northern region on the south, the Upper West area on the west, and the eastern Ghana-Togo international border on the east. Six districts make up the North East region.
WESTERN NORTH REGION
One of Ghana’s six newly constituted regions in 2019 is the Western North Region. Western and Western North were created by dividing the Western Region in two. The Western North Region of Ghana contains the most rainfall, the greenest hills, and the richest soils. Both local and large-scale gold mining operations are present in the area.
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