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 24,389 km2 (9,417 sq mi) 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]
Ashanti | |
|---|---|
 Sawah rice cultivation in inland valleys in Ashanti region, Ghana | |
 Location of Ashanti Region in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 6°45′N 1°30′W / 6.750°N 1.500°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Capital |  Kumasi |
| Districts | 27 |
| Government | |
| • Regional Minister | Simon Osei-Mensah[1] |
| • Asantehene | Osei Tutu II |
| Area | |
• Total | 24,389 km2 (9,417 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 3rd |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 5,440,463 |
| • Rank | Ranked 1st |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2013 |
| • Per capita | $5,150 |
| GDP (Nominal) | |
| • Year | 2013 |
| • Per capita | $2,500 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Area code | 032 |
| ISO 3166 code | GH-AH |
| HDI (2022) |  0.641[3]medium · 3rd |
Geography
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThe 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 1 km (0.62 mi)) 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
editThe 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
editSenior high schools
editHigher education
editThe Ashanti region has three public universities. In addition, there are private universities and colleges, which are spread throughout the region.[7]
Universities
edit- 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
editHealthcare 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]: para 1,2
There are about 1,654 health facilities in the region, mostly consisting of CHPS facilities[a] and health centers.[8]: para 3 This is a list of the most popular hospitals in the Ashanti Region:[10]
- 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
editAdministrative divisions
editThe 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.[11] The current list of Members of Parliament is as follows:
| Map of all the districts in the Ashanti Region |
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Points of Interest
editThe following is a list of potential points of interest in the Ashanti Region:
Parks
edit- Bobiri Forest Butterfly Sanctuary
- Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary
- Digya National Park
- Kogyae Strict Nature Reserve
- Owabi Forest Reserve and Bird Sanctuary
Recreation areas
edit- Centre for National Culture, Kumasi
- Rattray Park
Historic sites
edit- Komfo Anokye Sword site
- Manhyia Palace Museum
- Kumasi Fort and Military Museum
- Armed Forces Museum
- The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
- The Asante Traditional Buildings
- Yaa Asantewaa Museum
Festivals
edit- Papa Festival
- Kente Festival
- Yaa Asantewaa Festival
- Mmoa Nni Nko Festival
- Nkyidwo Festival
Other
edit- Kejetia Market
- Adinkra cloth printing in Ntonso
Notable people
editActing
editAthletes
edit- Sulley Muntari[14]
- Emmanuel Frimpong[15]
- Samuel Kuffour[16]
- Tony Yeboah[17]
- Kwadwo Asamoah[18]
- Maxwell Konadu[19]
- Harrison Afful[20]
- Quincy Owusu-Abeyie[21]
- Kofi Kingston[22]
- Ransford Selasi[23]
Filmmakers
editMusicians
editMilitary and political figures
edit- Kofi Annan[26]
- John Kufuor[27]
- I. K Acheampong[28]
- Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa[29]
- J.H. Frimpong-Ansah[30]
- Joseph Yaw Manu[31]
- Kwasi Anin-Yeboah[32]
- Joseph Adjei Buadi[33]
Business
editSee also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Regional Ministers - Government of Ghana". ghana.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2017-07-04. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- ^ "Ashanti Region". Ghanadistricts.com. Archived from the original on 2010-08-28. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ^ "Ghana: Regions, Major Cities & Urban Localities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ a b c d Ashanti Region Archived August 28, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Kumasi Metropolis Economy". Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "CoE Network - T-TEL". t-tel.org. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Ashanti Region". Ghana Health Service. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "National Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Policy" (PDF). Ministry of Health. 2014. p. 13. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
...CHPS is a national mechanism to deliver essential community based health services involving planning and service delivery with the communities...
- ^ "Hospitals In Ghana". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Ashanti Region". GhanaDistricts. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Leadership in Parliament". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Lookout The Attractive Picture of Juliet Ibrahim Sister, Sonia Ibrahim". ghanalive.tv. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Sulleyman Ali "Sulley" Muntari - Goals in International Matches". RSSSF. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Young Guns: Midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong". Arsenal F.C. 2 September 2008. Archived from the original on 9 February 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Kuffour cries foul". BBC Sport. 18 April 2002. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Ashanti Region". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Player: Kwadwo Asamoah". Serie A. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Can Local Coaches Smile Again After The Maputo Victory?". Ghana Web. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Osman, Rahman (6 May 2014). "Harrison Afful delighted with Feyenoord's return to Ghana Premier League". GhanaSoccernet. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Football without borders in the Lowlands". FIFA. 30 June 2005. Archived from the original on 25 October 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Guillot, Gene (February 6, 2014). "WWE superstar Kofi Kingston spent part of his youth in New Orleans". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Tim Cup, Spezia-Pescara 3–0" (in Italian). Il Secolo XIX. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Jeffrey (2019-10-11). "Meet Sister Derby and Wanlov's beautiful 65-year-old 'obroni' mother". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Nana Acheampong Biography". Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Biography". Kofi Annan Foundation. 2018-08-19. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "John Kufuor". britannica. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Ignatius Kutu Acheampong, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Lt. Gen Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa Profile". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 8 June 2007. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Governors and Deputy Governors of the Bank Since its Inception". bog.gov.gh. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Bernasko, F. G. (2002). The republics that fell by the gun: the 1966 military intervention in Ghana and Nigeria revisited. p. 234. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Odekro | What has your MP done for you?". staging odekro. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Military Ruling Council Named". Ghana News. 11 (1). Washington DC: Embassy of Ghana: 3. January 1982.
- ^ "Curbing Executive Powers : Sam Jonah rekindles debate". Graphic Online. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
External links
edit- Cana, Frank Richardson (1911). . In Chisholm, Hugh (ed.). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 2 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 724–729.