Stories and facts

As one of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), it contributes to the mosaic of thirty-three municipalities and districts that constitute this vibrant region.

The genesis of the Fanteakwa North District Assembly dates back to the establishment of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2346 of 2017. Its geographical coordinates span between longitudes 0°32.5’ West and 0°10’ East, and latitudes 6° 15’ North and 6° 40’ North, encompassing a diverse landscape that holds both promise and potential.

Zooming in on demographics, the Fanteakwa North District's vitality is reflected in its population figures from the 2021 population and housing census. As of this census, the district's population stands at a total of 56,987 individuals, with gender distribution showing 28,857 males and 28,130 females.

At the heart of this administrative unit lies its district capital, Begoro, strategically situated as a geographical midpoint within the Eastern Region. The district sprawls over a total land area of 803 square kilometers, a substantial expanse that accounts for 7.68% of the Eastern Region's entire landmass and contributes 0.48% to Ghana's overall land area.

Fanteakwa North District's boundaries are intricately defined, sharing its northern border with the expansive Volta Lake. To the northwest, it neighbors the Kwahu South District, while the East Akim Municipal bounds it to the southwest. The district's eastern and southeast fringes are demarcated by the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal and the Yilo Krobo Municipal respectively, completing the mosaic of its territorial limits.

As the Fanteakwa North District continues to evolve within Ghana's Eastern Region, it exemplifies the intricate interplay between administrative delineations and geographical dynamics. Its diverse landscape, strategic central location, and distinctive demographics collectively contribute to the district's role as an essential element within the tapestry of local governance in Ghana.