Birim South District
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The Birim South District is a district of Ghana in the Eastern Region
. The Birim River
flows through this district. It was created in 2008 after the Kufuor government
created more administrative districts. The capital is at Akim Swedru
.
was split into two forming the Birim Central Municipal District
and the smaller and new Birim South District. Akim Oda remains capital of the Birim Central Municipal District while the new Birim South District has its capital at Akim Swedru.
. To the west is the Assin North Municipal District
in the Central Region
and to the south, the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa
and Agona West Districts, also in the Central Region.
, which are a subset of the Akan people
. They make up 90% of the population. The local population is predominantly Christian
.
Eastern Region (Ghana)
The Eastern Region is one of Ghana's ten administrative regions. It covers an area of 19,323 square kilometres, which is about 8.1% of Ghana's total land area. The region is divided into administrative districts. The total number of districts were increased from 17 districts to 21...
. The Birim River
Birim River
The Birim River is one of the main tributaries of the Pra River in Ghana and the country's most important diamond-producing area, flowing through most of the width of the Eastern region. The river rises in the east of the Atewa Range, flows north through the gap between this range and the Kwahu...
flows through this district. It was created in 2008 after the Kufuor government
Kufuor government
This is a list of the ministers who have served in John Kufuor's New Patriotic Party government during the Fourth Republic of Ghana. This started on January 7, 2001, the first changeover between civilian governments in Ghana through the ballot box. John Kufuor won the 2004 elections and is serving...
created more administrative districts. The capital is at Akim Swedru
Akim Swedru
Akim Swedru is a Ghanaian town located in the Birim South District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is the capital of the newly created Birim South district.-Administration:...
.
History
The old Birim South District with capital at Akim OdaAkim Oda
Akim Oda or Akyem Oda is a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana with a population of about 38,000 people. It is the capital of the Birim Central Municipal district...
was split into two forming the Birim Central Municipal District
Birim Central Municipal District
The Birim Central Municipal District was one of the new districts created in 2008 in Ghana. It is located within the Eastern Region.-Boundaries:Birim Central Municipal district is located in the southwestern corner of the Eastern Region...
and the smaller and new Birim South District. Akim Oda remains capital of the Birim Central Municipal District while the new Birim South District has its capital at Akim Swedru.
Boundaries
The District is located in the south of the Eastern Region. It is bordered on the north east by the Birim Central Municipal DistrictBirim Central Municipal District
The Birim Central Municipal District was one of the new districts created in 2008 in Ghana. It is located within the Eastern Region.-Boundaries:Birim Central Municipal district is located in the southwestern corner of the Eastern Region...
. To the west is the Assin North Municipal District
Assin North Municipal District
The Assin North Municipal is a district of Ghana in the Western Region of Ghana....
in the Central Region
Central Region (Ghana)
The Central Region is one of Ghana's ten administrative regions. It is bordered by the Ashanti and Eastern regions to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean.-Districts:...
and to the south, the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa
Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa District
The Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa District is a district of Ghana in the Central Region.-Sources:*...
and Agona West Districts, also in the Central Region.
Geography
The district covers an area of 299.5 square kilometres. Within it are a lot of hills, streams and rivers. It has 2 peak rain seasons during May–June and September–October. The relative humidity ranges from 56% during the dry season and 70% during the rainy season. The district lies within a semi-deciduous rainforest region.People
The population is 47.6% male and 51.4% female. 56% of the people live in rural areas. The dominant ethnic group is the AkyemAkyem
The Akyem are an Akan people. The term Akyem is used to describe a group of three states: Akyem Abuakwa, Akyem Kotoku and Akyem Bosome. These nations are located primarily in the eastern regions of modern-day Ghana. The term is also used to describe the general area where the Akyem ethnic group...
, which are a subset of the Akan people
Akan people
The Akan people are an ethnic group found predominately in Ghana and The Ivory Coast. Akans are the majority in both of these countries and overall have a population of over 20 million people.The Akan speak Kwa languages-Origin and ethnogenesis:...
. They make up 90% of the population. The local population is predominantly Christian
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
.
Towns
The main towns in the district are Akim Swedru, the capital, Achiase and Aperade. Achiase is the main commercial centre.Administration
The highest political and administrative body in the district is the District Assembly. The District Chief Executive is the political and administrative head. The assembly also has a presiding member who is the chairman. There are 3 subdistrict councils. They are the Akim Swedru Urban Council, Achiase Town Council and the Aperade Area Council.See also
- Eastern RegionEastern Region (Ghana)The Eastern Region is one of Ghana's ten administrative regions. It covers an area of 19,323 square kilometres, which is about 8.1% of Ghana's total land area. The region is divided into administrative districts. The total number of districts were increased from 17 districts to 21...
- Akim SwedruAkim SwedruAkim Swedru is a Ghanaian town located in the Birim South District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is the capital of the newly created Birim South district.-Administration:...
- Akim Swedru constituencyAkim Swedru (Ghana parliament constituency)Akim Swedru is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election...