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14-508: Kwabre East Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region , Ghana . Originally created as an ordinary district assembly in 1988 when it was known as Kwabre District , after it was created from part of the former Kwabre-Sekyere District Council; until the western part of the district was split off to become the southern portion of Afigya-Kwabre District on 1 November 2007 (effectively 29 February 2008); while

28-677: 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 . The Ashanti region has three public universities. In addition, there are private universities and colleges, which are spread throughout

42-584: 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. The current list of Members of Parliament is as follows: The following is a list of potential points of interest in the Ashanti Region: Central Region, Ghana The Central Region

56-572: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ashanti Region 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

70-501: Is one of the sixteen administrative regions of Ghana . Ashanti and Eastern regions border it to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The Central Region is renowned for its many elite high schools and an economy based on an abundance of industrial minerals and tourism . The Central region boasts of many tourist attractions, such as castles, forts and beaches dotted along

84-510: The (162.2/km ) 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

98-496: The Ashanti Region: 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

112-514: The Western Region in the South west. The region is divided into 43 districts, each headed by a District Chief Executive. 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

126-433: The city of Cape Coast in 2009. The Central Region is well known for its varied choices in cuisine. Etsew and Fantefante (fresh fish palm oil stew) is the main dish enjoyed. Kenkey and Fufu are both eaten with a variety of sauces, stews, and soups. Seafood is commonly eaten across the Central Region. The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system,

140-482: The region having low levels of taxation and without much need for foreign direct investment . 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 1 km (0.62 mi)) is lower than that of Central

154-647: The region's coastline. The Central Region is a hub of education, with some of the best schools in the country. The region's economy is dominated by services, followed by mining and fishing . Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle are prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites and serve as a reminder of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade . The Central Region is a major center for tourism within Ghana and it has beaches and national parks ( Kakum National Park ). U.S. President Barack Obama made his first international trip to

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168-493: The region. 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. There are about 1,654 health facilities in the region, mostly consisting of CHPS facilities and health centers. This is a list of the most popular hospitals in

182-493: The remaining portion has since then been officially renamed as Kwabre East District , which it was elevated to municipal district assembly status to become Kwabre East Municipal District on 1 November 2017 (effectively 15 March 2018). The municipality is located in the northern part of Ashanti Region and had Mamponteng as its capital town. 6°44′N 1°33′W  /  6.733°N 1.550°W  / 6.733; -1.550 This Ashanti Region location article

196-535: 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 . The Ashanti region is served by the Kumasi Airport , which handles domestic flights. Five national highways (the N4, N6, N8, N10 and N6) and

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