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'''Adansi South District''' is one of the forty-three districts in [[Ashanti Region]], [[Ghana]]. Originally it was created from parts of two former districts on 17 February 2004: '''[[Adansi West District]]''' and '''[[Adansi East District]]'''; thus the remaining parts had been absorbed into parts of '''[[Obuasi Municipal District]]''' and '''[[Adansi North District]]''' respectively. On 15 March 2018, the western part of the district was split off to create '''[[Akrofuom District]]'''. The district assembly is the southernmost part of Ashanti Region and has [[New Edubiase]] as its capital town.
The '''Adansi South District''' is the southern-most [[district of Ghana]] in the [[Ashanti Region]]. The district lies entirely in a forest, containing eight forest reserves. Hardwood lumber is a major district asset. The region is popular for [[eco-tourism]], containing many scenic [[waterfall]]s and mountain ranges. Among the crops grown in Adansi South are [[pineapple]]s, [[cashew]]s, [[black pepper]], and [[tomato]]es.

==Geography==
Adansi South District lies entirely in a forest.

==Economy==
The district contains eight forest reserves. Hardwood lumber is a major district asset. It is on record to be one of the largest cocoa producing areas in Ghana. Among the crops grown in Adansi South are [[wikt:plantain|plantains]], [[cocoyam]]s, [[rice]]. The forest also produces sinal and mushroom

==Tourism==
The region is popular for [[eco-tourism]], containing many scenic [[waterfall]]s and mountain ranges.


==References==
==References==
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* {{statoids|id=ygh|title=Districts of Ghana}}
* {{statoids|id=ygh|title=Districts of Ghana}}
* [http://www.ghanadistricts.com/index.asp GhanaDistricts.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070301034558/http://ghanadistricts.com/districts/?news&r=2&_=147&PHPSESSID=dc7f49ea8837f0512dec0dac749067be GhanaDistricts.com]


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Latest revision as of 11:28, 21 December 2024

Adansi South District
District
Districts of Ashanti Region
Districts of Ashanti Region
Adansi South District is located in Ghana
Adansi South District
Adansi South District
Location of Adansi South District within Ashanti
Coordinates: 6°4′N 1°24′W / 6.067°N 1.400°W / 6.067; -1.400
Country Ghana
Region Ashanti
CapitalNew Edubiase
Government
 • District ExecutiveFrancis Kwabena Ankomah
Area
 • Total
1,380 km2 (530 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 Census)
 • Total
85,200[1]
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Adansi South District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana. Originally it was created from parts of two former districts on 17 February 2004: Adansi West District and Adansi East District; thus the remaining parts had been absorbed into parts of Obuasi Municipal District and Adansi North District respectively. On 15 March 2018, the western part of the district was split off to create Akrofuom District. The district assembly is the southernmost part of Ashanti Region and has New Edubiase as its capital town.

Geography

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Adansi South District lies entirely in a forest.

Economy

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The district contains eight forest reserves. Hardwood lumber is a major district asset. It is on record to be one of the largest cocoa producing areas in Ghana. Among the crops grown in Adansi South are plantains, cocoyams, rice. The forest also produces sinal and mushroom

Tourism

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The region is popular for eco-tourism, containing many scenic waterfalls and mountain ranges.

References

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  1. ^ Ghana: Administrative Division
  • "Districts of Ghana". Statoids.
  • GhanaDistricts.com

6°4′N 1°24′W / 6.067°N 1.400°W / 6.067; -1.400


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