Stories and facts

Located within the coordinates of latitude 5°35° North to 5°29’ North and longitude 0°10’ West to 0°24’ West, the Ga West Municipal Assembly is characterized by its strategic geographical location. Bordered by the Ga East Municipal and Accra Metropolitan Assembly to the east, the Akwapim South District to the north, and the Ga South Municipal and Ga Central Municipal to the south, the assembly's boundaries intricately intersect with its neighboring counterparts.

Sprawled across approximately 284.08 square kilometres, the Ga West Municipal Assembly is a diverse landscape comprised of around 412 distinct communities. This expansive territory serves as the canvas upon which the municipality's developmental aspirations are painted.

At the heart of the Ga West Municipal Assembly lies its vibrant population, a testament to the region's dynamic growth and societal composition. Drawing insights from the 2021 population and housing census, the municipality proudly hosts a community of 314,299 individuals. Within this demographic tapestry, 155,543 are males, and 158,756 are females, illustrating a balanced representation of genders within the local populace.

As the Ga West Municipal Assembly continues to evolve within the broader context of Ghana's local governance framework, its journey is imbued with both historical significance and contemporary promise. The assembly's trajectory, from its inception as a distinct entity carved out of the Ga Municipal to its present-day role within the Greater Accra Region, reflects the intricate interplay between decentralization, community development, and governance reform.

In the years to come, the Ga West Municipal Assembly is poised to weave its narrative further, contributing its unique thread to Ghana's tapestry of progress, unity, and local empowerment