The Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District was carved out of the Mfantseman District on 30th December 1988 and established by Legislative Instrument 1381. It is one of the nineteen (19) districts in the Central Region of Ghana with Abura Dunkwa as its capital
Location and Size of the District
The district has a total land area of 380 square kilometres. It is bounded on the north by Assin South District, on the south-west by Cape Coast Metropolis, north-west by Twifo Hemang-Lower Denkyira District, on teh east by Mfantseman District and on the south by a short coastal strip of 5.2 kilometres along the Gulf of Guinea.
Population
The growth and size of population is important in determining the provision of economic and social services and to address poverty in a district and for that matter the nation. According to the 2000 Population Census, the district had a total population of 90,093 represwenting 5.7% of the total population of Central Region. This was made up of 42,501 males reparesenting 47.2% and 47,592 female representing 52.8%.
The population growth rate for the district is 2.0% and the population density is 237 persons per square kilometre.
Environmental Situation
The Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District is basically low-lying and undulating with elevation in most parts under 80 metres above sea level. It is drained by four water bodies, namely, the Kakum River, Bruku River, the Kura River and Bankansu Spring. There are also several streams and swamps, especially in the rainy season, which join other streams and flow into rivers.
The present natural vegetation of the district consist of shrubs of about 1.5m high, grasses and few scattered trees. The original vegetaion of dense shrub, which the rainfall supported, has been replaced by secondary vegetation as a result of clearing for farming, charcoal burning, bush fires and other human activities. Currently, trees are less dense except the Kakum Game and Wildlife Reserve along the Kakum valley.
Economy
Agricuclture is the main stay of the economy and employs about 74.5% of the population (2000 Population Census Report). Nevertheless, agriculture activity is predominantly small scale farming and it includes primary production of citrus (orange and lime), oil palm fruits, coconut, food crops (maize, cassava, plantain and cocoyam) and cocoa. With regard to non-agriculture activities, retail trade and commerce, palm oil and cassava processing are important areas of economic activity.
The district has a short coastal strip along the Gulf of Guinea, about 5.2 kilometres. Moree, the only fishing community in the district is estimated to have about 68% of its population engaged in fishing. According to the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the annual catch by Moree is about 13,000 metric tons.
Investment Opportunities
Based on available resources,the District Assembly has identified a number of investment oppotunities likely to improve the income levels of the poeple and provide employment avenues for the youth. These include the following:
Governance
The administrative and institutional arrangement of Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District Assembly derives its mandate from the Local Government Act of 1993 (Act 462) and the National Development Planning Commission (System) of 1994 (Act 480). The Assembly has 43 members out of which 30 are elected by universal adult suffrage and the remaining appointed by government. It exercises political, administrative and legislative functions.
The are two Urban Councils, namely Abura Dunkwa, the district capital and Moree, the most populated community in the district. In addition to these are six Area Councils. The district has 92 Unit Committees which help the Assembly to execute its functions at the grassroot level.
The District Chief Executive is the political and excutive headf of the district, representing the central government and performing the day to day administrative functions of the Assembly. Tehe District Coordinating Director is the head of the the civil service at the district level and coordinates activities of both decentralised and quasi-government organizations.
F.A. Ebow Taylor
A.A.K. District Information Officer
Location and Size of the District
The district has a total land area of 380 square kilometres. It is bounded on the north by Assin South District, on the south-west by Cape Coast Metropolis, north-west by Twifo Hemang-Lower Denkyira District, on teh east by Mfantseman District and on the south by a short coastal strip of 5.2 kilometres along the Gulf of Guinea.
Population
The growth and size of population is important in determining the provision of economic and social services and to address poverty in a district and for that matter the nation. According to the 2000 Population Census, the district had a total population of 90,093 represwenting 5.7% of the total population of Central Region. This was made up of 42,501 males reparesenting 47.2% and 47,592 female representing 52.8%.
The population growth rate for the district is 2.0% and the population density is 237 persons per square kilometre.
Environmental Situation
The Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District is basically low-lying and undulating with elevation in most parts under 80 metres above sea level. It is drained by four water bodies, namely, the Kakum River, Bruku River, the Kura River and Bankansu Spring. There are also several streams and swamps, especially in the rainy season, which join other streams and flow into rivers.
The present natural vegetation of the district consist of shrubs of about 1.5m high, grasses and few scattered trees. The original vegetaion of dense shrub, which the rainfall supported, has been replaced by secondary vegetation as a result of clearing for farming, charcoal burning, bush fires and other human activities. Currently, trees are less dense except the Kakum Game and Wildlife Reserve along the Kakum valley.
Economy
Agricuclture is the main stay of the economy and employs about 74.5% of the population (2000 Population Census Report). Nevertheless, agriculture activity is predominantly small scale farming and it includes primary production of citrus (orange and lime), oil palm fruits, coconut, food crops (maize, cassava, plantain and cocoyam) and cocoa. With regard to non-agriculture activities, retail trade and commerce, palm oil and cassava processing are important areas of economic activity.
The district has a short coastal strip along the Gulf of Guinea, about 5.2 kilometres. Moree, the only fishing community in the district is estimated to have about 68% of its population engaged in fishing. According to the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the annual catch by Moree is about 13,000 metric tons.
Investment Opportunities
Based on available resources,the District Assembly has identified a number of investment oppotunities likely to improve the income levels of the poeple and provide employment avenues for the youth. These include the following:
- Agricuclture
- Agron Processing
- Fishing
- Tourism
- Mining and Quarrying
Governance
The administrative and institutional arrangement of Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District Assembly derives its mandate from the Local Government Act of 1993 (Act 462) and the National Development Planning Commission (System) of 1994 (Act 480). The Assembly has 43 members out of which 30 are elected by universal adult suffrage and the remaining appointed by government. It exercises political, administrative and legislative functions.
The are two Urban Councils, namely Abura Dunkwa, the district capital and Moree, the most populated community in the district. In addition to these are six Area Councils. The district has 92 Unit Committees which help the Assembly to execute its functions at the grassroot level.
The District Chief Executive is the political and excutive headf of the district, representing the central government and performing the day to day administrative functions of the Assembly. Tehe District Coordinating Director is the head of the the civil service at the district level and coordinates activities of both decentralised and quasi-government organizations.
F.A. Ebow Taylor
A.A.K. District Information Officer
I think this is very good. I have just read some of your blogs and I feel impressed since the region can now be said to be connected to the outside world through the internet. Keep working hard. I will also recommend some photo stories. Eric- UK
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