Overview
Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly is one of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in Ghana and forms part of the 33 Municipalities and Districts in the Eastern Region. It spans an estimated surface area of 894 square kilometers, with Asesewa as its capital. Created in February 2008 from Manya Krobo District, it was divided along constituency lines into Upper Manya and Lower Manya Krobo Districts. It shares boundaries with Lower Manya Krobo Municipal to the south, Fanteakwa North District to the west, Asuogyaman District to the east, and Kwahu Afram Plains South District Assembly to the north.
population
The district has seven sub-districts and 198 operational communities, all served by the Ghana Health Services. The estimated projected population for 2024 is 75,059, based on the 2021 population and housing census.
population by Sub-districts (2024)
• Akateng: 10,508
• Anyaboni: 15,467
• Asesewa: 17,263
• Dzamam: 6,755
• Otrokper: 8,257
• Sekesua: 12,011
• Sisiamang: 4,799
main socio-economic activities
Agriculture dominates the district’s economy, employing over 73% of the population. Most are subsistence farmers growing crops such as maize, cassava, plantain, cowpea, and vegetables. Mango and oil palm are also cultivated on a large scale. Livestock reared include poultry, sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, and grasscutters. The district is predominantly rural, with Asesewa, Akateng, Akrusu, and Sekesua as main trading centers.
traditional authorities / Chieftaincy
Chieftaincy is highly respected, with the paramount chief, the “Konor,” and divisional chiefs, the “Wetsomantsemei,” playing key roles. The people pay allegiance to their paramountcy at Odumase in Lower Manya Krobo.
culture / festivals
The main ethnic groups are Krobos, with Ewes and a few Akans. The Krobos practice “DIPO,” a cultural rite for girls reaching maturity. The “Ngmayem” festival, celebrating the harvesting of guinea corn, is held annually.
religion
The district’s residents are predominantly Christians, with some Muslims and a few Traditionalists.
settlement
Settlements follow a system called Huzar, where houses made of mud are scattered on farmlands. Villages consist of compounds averaging twenty inhabitants each, led by a compound head. Inheritance is patrilineal.
transportation / communication
Most roads are un-tarred. Transport is mainly by minibuses (Tro-Tro), taxis, large trucks, and a few salon cars. Communication is poor, with one post office in Asesewa and limited mobile network connectivity. Internet service is available in Asesewa township.
sanitation
Sanitation is inadequate. About 75% of households use pit latrines, 14% use public toilets, and only 0.8% have water closets. Liquid waste is often disposed of into compounds, and solid waste is frequently dumped indiscriminately or burned. Zoomlion assists with waste management in some communities.
sanitation facilities
• Septic tanks: 5
• KVIP: 69
• WC: 33
• VIP: 163
• Pit latrine: 402
• Pan latrine: 11
education
The district has several pre-schools, primary schools, junior secondary schools, and one senior high school.
schools
• Pre-school: 114 (43.0%)
• Primary: 111 (41.8%)
• JHS: 38 (14.0%)
• SHS: 1 (0.75%)
health service
Health services in the district include one hospital, four health centers, one private maternity home, and 41 CHPS (Community-based Health Planning and Services) compounds, totaling 47 health facilities.
health Facilities by sub-district
• Asesewa: Government Hospital (1), CHPS compounds (5), Private Maternity Home (1)
• Sekesua: Health Center (1), CHPS compounds (7)
• Akateng: Health Center (1), CHPS compounds (5)
• Otrokper: Health Center (1), CHPS compounds (7)
• Anyaboni: Health Center (1), CHPS compounds (8)
• Dzamam: CHPS compounds (4)
• Sisiamang: CHPS compounds (5)
Vision
To minimize preventable diseases and avoidable deaths and ensure every citizen has access to quality, affordable health services by a well-motivated workforce.
mission
To improve health status through quality healthcare, delivered efficiently by trained, friendly, and motivated personnel in collaboration with stakeholders.
objectives
• Implement national and regional health policies.
• Increase access to quality health services.
• Prudently manage available resources for health services provision.
major concerns/challenges
• Low ANC coverage (64.4%)
• Low skilled delivery (45.8%)
• Low PNC coverage (47.9%)
• High HIV prevalence: general population (3.2%), pregnant women (2.5%), youth (1.5%)
• High TB case fatality rate (15.1)
• Low TB notification rate (49.3%)
• Low TB treatment success rate (79.2%)
• High malaria incidence rate (215/1000)
