New Juaben Municipal District Explained

New Juaben Municipal District
Settlement Type:Former Municipal District
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of New Juaben Municipal District within Eastern
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Capital
Subdivision Name2:Koforidua
Leader Title:Municipal Chief Executive
Leader Name:Kwasi Adjei-Boateng
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:
Timezone:GMT
Utc Offset:+0
Coordinates:6.094°N -0.259°W

New Juaben Municipal District is a former district that was located in Eastern Region, Ghana.[1] Originally created as a municipal district assembly in 1988. However on 1 November 2017 (effective 15 March 2018), it was split out into two new municipal districts: New Juaben South Municipal District (capital: Koforidua) and New Juaben North Municipal District (capital: Effiduase). The municipality was located in the central part of Eastern Region and had Koforidua as its capital town.

Geography

New Juaben Municipal District fell within Eastern Region of Ghana. New Juaben Municipality covered an estimated area of 110 square kilometers constituting 0.57% of the total land area of Eastern Region.[2]

A predominant natural feature in Koforidua is the 'Obuo Tabri' Mountain, which is considered sacred. Nearby is Akosombo Dam which holds Lake Volta, the world's largest man-made lake. Waterfalls in the area such as Akan Falls and Boti Falls and the Umbrella Rock attract tourists to New Juaben Municipal District and Eastern Region.

Weather

New Juaben Municipal District had an annual rainfall ranging from 50 – 120 inches and 20 – 32 Celsius mean annual temperatures.

Boundaries

New Juaben Municipal District shared boundaries with East Akim Municipality to the northeast, Akuapim North District to the east and south and Suhum Kraboa Coaltar District to the west.

List of settlements

align=center colspan=4Settlements of New Juaben Municipal District
No.SettlementPopulationPopulation year
1Abotanso
2Adom Ponsu Boampong
3Akwadum
4effiduase
5Asikasu Asuogya
6Asokore
7Betom
8Dansuagya
9Densu Dam Site
10Effiduase
11Jumapo
12Ketenkye
13Kofikrom
14Koforidua130,8102013
15Koforidua-Ada
16Koforidua Korle Kwanta
17Mpaem
18Nyerede Okper
19Nyerede Trom
20Oyoko
21Srodae
22Suhyen
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External links

6.094°N -0.259°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Juaben Assembly revokes permit for statue after family sued Paramount Chief for ordering its destruction - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-05-17. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: New-Juaben Municipal. New Juaben. . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100211203702/http://newjuaben.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/. February 11, 2010.