These highways cut through the northern part of the region and terminate at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Asafo in particular is the printing hub of Kumasi. [2] Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Area, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. She added that “many have attested to the fact that the exercise has been effective and has reduced the level of mosquito breeding in the country”. Yaa Asantewaa, also a very renowned Ashanti warrior and leader, was taken to Seychelles Island and never returned. [5] Owing to in-migration and a high population growth rate, however, the region has the highest population density in the country. To re-enact these historic events, the warriors dress in traditional battle dress and stage a mock battle. Kumasi averages around 1400 mm (55") of rain per year. In 2000 the population was 2,905,726. [5] The Adangme People have the largest Population among the two related Ga-Adangme People. Owing to considerable rural-urban migration driven by the growth of industries and commercial activities in and around the city, the population of Kumasi has increased sharply over the past four decades. The Adangme people occupy the coastal area of Ghana from Le Kpone to Ada, on the Volta River and South Atlantic Ocean along the Gulf of Guinea and inland along the Volta River. The center of population of the Greater Accra region is located in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area which comprises the Accra Metropolitan, Tema Metropolitan, Adenta Municipal, La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal District, Ashaiman Municipal, Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal, Ga East Municipal, Ga West Municipal, and Ga South Municipal districts[10]. [9], Lady Mary Alice Hodgson, the first English lady to visit Ashanti, wrote "The Siege of Kumasi" an account of the siege of the fort by the nationals of Ashanti and of the subsequent march to the coast. The next largest group is Ga-Dangme at 30.7% of the population. Kumasi is near Lake Bosomtwe, in a rain forest region, and is the commercial, industrial and cultural capital of the historical Ashanti Empire. Copyright © 1994 - 2020 GhanaWeb. Chat with us via WhatsApp on +233 55 2699 625. [4] The Ga people were originally farmers, but today fishing and trading in imported goods are the principal occupations. The local football (soccer) team, the Kumasi Asante Kotoko has won several national and continental trophies and awards, and serves as a rival to the Accra-based Hearts of Oak. Locals collect firewood, and the felling of small trees is not uncommon. Some taxis also run regular routes, which cost more but provide for a more comfortable ride. Mr. Amoako-Atta said the rest could be described as either fair or poor, noting that government under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was leaving no stone unturned to improve on the situation. [7] The capital city of Greater Accra Region is Accra which is at the same time the capital city of Ghana. Public transport in the city is provided by transit buses, a mix of privately owned mini-buses known as tro tros, taxicabs and buses. The Greater Accra Region has the smallest area of Ghana's 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 3,245 square kilometres. The intent is to reduce the population of adult mosquitoes, especially female anopheles mosquitoes known for transmitting malaria, elephantiasis, among other serious diseases. [18], As of 2011[update], construction of the Boankra Inland Port, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) away, has come to a halt.[19]. site = "ghanaweb.com"; document.write(user + '@' + site + ''); Kumasi (historically spelled Comassie or Coomassie and usually spelled Kumase in Twi) is a city in Ashanti Region, and is among the largest metropolitan areas in Ghana. It is smallest region of Ghana in total area, and is made up of 16 administrative areas. According to the 2010 census, the region had a population of 4,010,054, making it the second most populous (total number of people) region of Ghana behind the Ashanti Region. In addition, there are number of private universities and university colleges spread through the region. user = "features"; Kumasi (historically spelled Comassie or Coomassie and usually spelled Kumase in Twi) is a city in Ashanti Region, and is among the largest metropolitan areas in Ghana. “Let us protect ourselves from malaria; sleep in treated mosquito nets, and if you are pregnant visit the hospital for medication to protect you from malaria,” she added. Tro tros are usually converted mini-buses that run regular, well-known routes. The plan was funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and was prepared jointly by the Town and Country Planning Department and a Team of Experts from Japan from January 2012 to September 2013.EXPECTED OUTPUTThe twenty (20) year plan is expected to become a pioneer and contribute to transforming the economy of the Ashanti Region in the areas of commerce, logistics, manufacturing and knowledge-based industries; hence creating a livable, sustainable and efficient urban space, while maintaining the historical and cultural aspiration of the Region. Kumasi is approximately 500 kilometres (300 mi) north of the Equator and 200 kilometres (100 mi) north of the Gulf of Guinea. There is a huge timber processing community in Kumasi serving the needs of people in Ghana. The word "ase" or "asi" means "under, down, or below" and is used in many place names in Ghana, such as Obuasi, Daboase, and Kenyase. They cover rehabilitation of roads in the cocoa growing areas, road network at the Judicial Service premises, some selected schools and hospitals, amongst others. user = "newswires"; In 2002, the city introduced the metro bus services a rapid transit system for public road transport in Kumasi (MetroMass). A $6 billion project to upgrade the railways was due to get underway in 2011. Among the places of worship, which are predominantly Christian churches and temples, are: Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Church of the Province of West Africa, (Anglican Communion), Seventh-Day Adventist Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (World Communion of Reformed Churches), Christ Apostolic Church International(which was the first Pentecostal church in Ghana) Ghana Baptist Convention (Baptist World Alliance), Lighthouse Chapel International, Church of Pentecost, Assemblies of God, and Catholic Church Archdiocese of Kumasi (Catholic Church). formerly the University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus)]] Promotion of Sub-urban agriculture, including agriculture business in the rural areas; Promotion of tourism and recreational activities as important economic sectors in the rural areas. By 2014, fairly large clearings for cultivation and palm wine tapper camps are visible inside the reserve. The Kumasi Metropolitan is one of the 30 administrative districts in the Ashanti Region. [14] There are also Muslim mosques which include: Kumasi Central mosque, Ahmadiyya mosque, Alhaj mosque, Kaase-Nhyiaeso mosque and Rahman mosque. It was, however, administered separately by the Minister responsible for local government. Dr Malm toured targeted mosquito breeding sites within the Ayawaso West and Central municipalities of the Greater Accra Region and Oforikrom and Ejisu municipalities in the Ashanti Region. The Greater Accra region is served by the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The 2010 Population and Housing Census is the first census that has been conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service and has prepared a report for the KMA. He added that the municipality would make sure gutters were cleaned at all times to ensure the success of the exercise. The Ayawaso Central Municipal Environmental Health Officer, Mr Emmanuel Sonny Alorleve, expressed appreciation to Zoomlion for the effort to reduce and control mosquitoes within the municipality. The city features a tropical wet and dry climate, with relatively constant temperatures throughout the course of the year. It is the second most populated region, after the Ashanti Region, with a population of 4,010,054 in 2010, accounting for 16.3 per cent of Ghana's total population.[5][6]. About 70% of the Greater Accra Regional Land is owned by the Adangmes located in Dangme East and Dangme West Districts of Ghana. Four National highways – N1, N2, N4 and N6 – and one Regional highway – R40 – pass through the Greater Accra region. Ghana joins South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Mali, among others, in Africa to have announced some restrictions of movement to curb the spread of the virus which has killed over 30,000 people across the globe. They are accompanied by traditional military groups called 'Asafo Companies' amidst drumming, singing and dancing through the streets and on the durbar grounds. Find Property for sale in Ghana. The Greater Accra region is the most urbanized region in the country with 87.4% of its total population living in urban centres. Fishermen boats on the beach © Robert Watrel/SDSU, Canopy walk at Kakum National Park © Eric Landsehr/SDSU, The Deforestation of the Upper Guinean Forest, Small reservoirs as engines for local development in the Upper East region of Ghana, Urbanization and deforestation in the Greater Kumasi area. The N2 crosses the Eastern Regional border into Asikuma and runs north entering the Upper East Region, ending at Kulungugu.