Overview

Mfantseman is one of the 22 districts, municipal and metropolitan assemblies in the Central Region. Its capital is Saltpond, a coastal town which was at the centre of political activism in the Gold Coast.

Boundaries

The Mfantseman Municipality shares boundaries with AburaAsebu-Kwamankese District to the West, Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District to the North, Ekumfi District to the East and the Atlantic Ocean to the South.

ethnic Group

The main ethnic group in the Municipality the Fante, with Fante as the main spoken language among the residents in interpersonal communications. Other minority and settler ethnic groups are also in the Municipality. English Language is the official medium of communication for the government business in the Municipality. The Mfantseman Municipality has a population of 180,847 which is a projection of the 2021

Economy

The economy of the Mfantseman is dominated by agriculture- fishing and farming-, and commerce. Fishing is the major of the agricultural activities constituting 51% of the labour force followed by farming (30%) and commerce (19%). Important fishing towns in the Municipality are Biriwa, Anomabo, Abandze and Ankaful. The Mankessim market in the municipality is one of the largest in Ghana, rivaling Techiman in the Brong Ahafo Region as a leading trading and commercial centre in West Africa. The market is a major source of Internal Generated Funds (IGF) for the municipality. Trading activities involve the sale of both agricultural and manufactured goods. Other trading activities include distilling of sugarcane into gin, undertaken at Egyaa. Currently, it is estimated that 52% of the total population live below the poverty line. This figure is higher than the national average of 28.5%. Thirty four percent (34%) fall in the category of “Hard Core Poverty”.

Political And Traditional Governance

The Mfantseman Municipal Assembly is the administrative and executive organ of governance. The Municipal Assembly is headed by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) who is the representative of the Central Government, is appointed by the President of the Republic of Ghana. The Municipal Assembly is the lead gent agency .

Climate

The district has a temperature range that supports plant growth. Food crops such as maize, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yams, cassava, and groundnuts thrive in these climatic conditions. The mean monthly temperature ranges from 22°C to 32°C. However, during dry season, average temperature rises significantly, making irrigation in river valleys necessary for food crop cultivation. The rainfall pattern consists of two seasons: major season from mid-March to July and minor season from August to November. The dry season, characterized by dry north-east trade winds, occurs from December to February, leading to frequent bushfires that threaten life and property. The mean annual rainfall ranges from 20.1 mm to 192 mm, with highest rainfall occurring in June (192 mm) and lowest in December (20.1 mm).

Vegetation

The dominant vegetation is savannah woodland, with some areas of semi-deciduous forest and borassius species. The district is also home to several species of wild animals, including antelopes, monkeys, and birds.

Hospitality and Tourism

The Adaklu Mountain serves as a tourist attraction to visitors and neighboring districts and municipals.

Ethnic Groups

The district is predominantly made of Ewes and some Ga-Adangbe and Fulani settlers.

Local Governance

The Adaklu District Assembly constitutes the local government in the district, headed by the District Chief Executive (DCE). The District Health Directorate, headed by the District Director of Health Services, is one of the departments of the District Assembly, although it is not yet a decentralized department under the Local Government Service (LI 1961). The Directorate is represented on various committees, including the District Assembly’s Social Services Sub Committee, District Tender Committee, District Tender Review Committee, District Planning and Coordinating Unit, School Feeding Program, and District Education Oversight Committee.