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Adansi South District

Coordinates: 6°4′N 1°24′W / 6.067°N 1.400°W / 6.067; -1.400
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Adansi South District
Districts of Ashanti
Districts of Ashanti
Adansi South District is located in Ghana
Adansi South District
Adansi South District
Coordinates: 6°4′N 1°24′W / 6.067°N 1.400°W / 6.067; -1.400
Country Ghana
RegionAshanti Region
CapitalNew Edubiase
Government
 • District ExecutiveFrancis Kwabena Ankomah
Area
 • Total1,380 km2 (530 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

The Adansi South District is one of the twenty-seven (27) districts in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, and the southernmost district in the Ashanti Region. Its capital is New Edubiase.

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 plantain s, cocoyams, rice.the forest also produces sinal and mushroom

Tourism

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

References

  • "Districts of Ghana". Statoids.
  • GhanaDistricts.com

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