Ashanti Region Explained
Ashanti Region should not be confused with Ashanti Empire.
| Ashanti |
| Type: | Region |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Coordinates: | 6.75°N -31°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Ghana |
| Leader Title: | Regional Minister |
| Leader Name: | Simon Osei-Mensah[1] |
| Leader Title1: | Asantehene |
| Leader Name1: | Osei Tutu II |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Area Total Km2: | 24,389 |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Area Rank: | Ranked 3rd |
| Population Total: | 5,440,463 |
| Population As Of: | 2021 Census |
| Population Rank: | Ranked 1st |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | GDP (PPP) |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Year |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 2013 |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Per capita |
| Demographics1 Info2: | $5,150 |
| Demographics Type2: | GDP (Nominal) |
| Demographics2 Title1: | Year |
| Demographics2 Info1: | 2013 |
| Demographics2 Title2: | Per capita |
| Demographics2 Info2: | $2,500 |
| Blank Info Sec2: | 0.620[3]
· 3rd |
| Parts Type: | Districts |
| Parts Style: | para |
| P1: | 27 |
| Iso Code: | GH-AH |
| Timezone: | GMT |
| Area Code: | 032 |
The Ashanti Region is located in the southern part of Ghana and is the third largest of 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 24389km2 and making up 10.2 percent of the total land area of Ghana. It is the most populated region in Ghana, with a population of 5,440,463 according to the 2021 census, accounting for around one-sixth of Ghana's total population.[4] The Ashanti Region is known for its gold bar and cocoa production. The largest city and capital of Ashanti is Kumasi.[5]
Geography
The Ashanti Region is located in the middle belt of Ghana. It lies between longitudes 0.15W and 2.25W as well as latitudes 5.50N and 7.46N. The region shares boundaries with six of the sixteen political regions: the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo in the north, the Eastern Region in the east, the Central Region in the south, and the Western Region in the South west. The region is divided into 43 districts, each headed by a District Chief Executive.[5]
Economy
The economy of the Ashanti Region is largely self-sufficient, dominated by the service sector, agriculture sector, as well as by natural resources. The region is also known for its production of manganese, bauxite and agricultural commodities such as cocoa and yam, with the region having low levels of taxation and without much need for foreign direct investment.[6]
Demographics
The center of population in the Ashanti Region is located in the Kumasi Metropolitan District. According to the 2000 census, the region had a population of 3,612,950, making it the most populous region of Ghana; however, its density (148.1 per square 1km (01miles)) is lower than that of Central the (162.2/km2) Region. The majority of the Ashanti Region's population is from the Akan ethnic group and is made up of citizens by birth (94.2%), whereas 5% are naturalized Ghanaians. A smaller proportion (5.8%) of the population originates from outside Ashanti, Akanland, or Ghana; 3.7 percent of the population of Ashanti was from one of the five English-speaking countries of ECOWAS and 2.1 percent was from other countries in Africa. The non-African population living in the region is 1.8 percent of the total population. Akans are the predominant ethnic group in the region, representing 94.2% of citizens by birth. A high proportion (82.9%) of the Akan population is Ashanti.[5]
Transport
The Ashanti region is served by the Kumasi Airport, which handles domestic flights. Five national highways (the N4, N6, N8, N10 and N6) and a few regional highways, such as the R52 and R106, are located in the region.
The N6 is connected to Kumasi, Nsawam, the N4, and Accra via Kwame Nkrumah Circle. Ashanti is also connected to the Central Region by the N8 and N10, both of which originate from Yemoransa in the Central Region. The N10, is also connected to Kumasi.[5]
Education
Senior high schools
See main article: List of senior high schools in the Ashanti Region.
Higher education
The Ashanti region has three public universities. In addition, there are private universities and colleges, which are spread throughout the region.[7]
Universities
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
- Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi
- Spiritan University College, Ejisu
- Garden City University College, Kenyasi, Kumasi
- Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, (formerly Kumasi Campus of University of Education, Winneba)]
- National Institute Of Information Technology, Kumasi Campus NIIT.
- Kumasi Technical University, K-Poly
- IPMC, Kumasi Campus
- Akrokerri College of Education
- St. Monica's College of Education, Mampong
- Christian Service University College, Odeneho Kwadaso
- Wesley College of Education
- St. Louis College of Education
- Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (formerly Mampong Campus of University of Education, Winneba)
- Mampong Technical College of Education (MAMTECH)
- S.D.A. College of Education, Agona
Healthcare
Healthcare in the region is managed by the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate (RHD), which is headed by Dr. Emmanuel Tinkorang. Under the agency there are 43 smaller district health directorates managed by their respective district.[8]
There are about 1,654 health facilities in the region, mostly consisting of CHPS facilities and health centers.[8] This is a list of the most popular hospitals in the Ashanti Region:[9]
- Manhyia Hospital
- Kwadaso SDA Hospital
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Hospital
- Kumasi South Hospital
- First care Hospital
- Tafo Government Hospital
- Suntreso Government Hospital
- West End Hospital
Sports
Administrative divisions
The Ashanti Region is administered by a local government. Under its administrative system, the region is divided into 43 MMDAs (made up of 1 Metropolitan, 18 Municipal and 24 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal, or Metropolitan Assembly is administered by a Chief Executive and Member of Parliament representing the central government, but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected by the other members of the Assembly. Afterwards, the MMDAs were increased from 10 to 18 in 1988; from 18 to 21 in 2004; from 21 to 27 in 2008; from 27 to 30 in 2012; and from 30 to 43 in 2018.[10] The current list of Members of Parliament is as follows:
Points of Interest
The following is a list of potential points of interest in the Ashanti Region:
Parks
Recreation areas
Historic sites
Festivals
Other
Notable people
Acting
Athletes
Filmmakers
Musicians
Military and political figures
Business
See also
External links
- Ashanti. 2. Cana. Frank Richardson. 724 - 729.
Notes and References
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- Web site: Ashanti Region . 2010-10-13 . Ghanadistricts.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100828113312/http://www.ghanadistricts.com/region/?r=2&sa=8 . 2010-08-28 .
- Web site: Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab. hdi.globaldatalab.org. en. 2018-09-13.
- Web site: Ghana: Regions, Major Cities & Urban Localities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information . 2024-01-28 . www.citypopulation.de.
- http://ghanadistricts.com/region/?r=2&sa=10 Ashanti Region
- Web site: Kumasi Metropolis Economy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928011130/http://www.kma.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/?arrow=atd&_=6&sa=580 . 28 September 2015 . 1 August 2015 . Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.
- Web site: CoE Network - T-TEL. 16 August 2024. t-tel.org.
- Web site: Ashanti Region. Ghana Health Service. 16 August 2024.
- Web site: Hospitals In Ghana. Ghanaweb. 16 August 2024.
- Web site: Ashanti Region. GhanaDistricts. 29 December 2017.
- Web site: Leadership in Parliament. 20 December 2020. www.parliament.gh.
- Web site: Lookout The Attractive Picture of Juliet Ibrahim Sister, Sonia Ibrahim . ghanalive.tv. 5 April 2013. 15 August 2024.
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- News: Osman. Rahman. Harrison Afful delighted with Feyenoord's return to Ghana Premier League. GhanaSoccernet. 15 August 2024. 6 May 2014. 8 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208060931/https://ghanasoccernet.com/harrison-afful-delighted-feyenoords-return-ghana-premier-league. live.
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- Web site: Lt. Gen Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa Profile. 15 August 2024. GhanaWeb. https://web.archive.org/web/20070608110956/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/pop-up.php?ID=121. 8 June 2007.
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