Stories and facts
The Twifo Atti Morkwa District, previously known as Twifo Heman Lower Denkyira, is one of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana, forming part of the Central Region's 22 MMDAs. Its capital is Twifo Praso. Covering an area of 1199km2, it is situated between latitudes 5’50’N and 5’51’ N and longitudes 1’50W and 1’10’W.
Established in 1988 by Legislative Instrument (LI) 1377, the district was initially a part of the Denkyira District Council. Subsequently, in 2012, the government divided it into two districts – Twifo Atti Morkwa District and Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District – under the Local Government Act 462 of 1992 by LI 2023.
The district shares borders with various other districts: to the north is the Upper Denkyira East Municipal, to the south are the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District, Cape Coast Metropolitan, and Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem Municipal, to the west is the Mpohor District, and to the east are the Assin Foso Municipal and Assin South District.
As of the 2021 population and housing census, the district's population is 100,851, with 49,998 males and 50,853 females.
Geographically, the district has a rolling landscape at an altitude ranging from 60 to 200 meters above sea level. The Pra River and its tributaries are major water bodies in the area, with a semi-equatorial climate marked by double peak rainfall in June and October. The mean annual rainfall is 175cm, and temperatures range between 26°C (in August) and 30°C (in March).
The district's vegetation primarily consists of secondary forests that have been impacted by activities such as farming, logging, and mining. Notable forest reserves include Bimpong Forest Reserve, Pra Suhyen Forest Reserve, Minta Forest Reserve, and Bonsaben Forest Reserve, with alluvial gold deposits found in the bed of the River Pra.
In terms of economy, the district's occupation distribution is mainly centered around agriculture (51%), followed by services (28%), commerce (16%), and industry (5%). The district's major economic activities include crop farming, livestock rearing, tree crop cultivation, and oil palm cultivation. The district is known for its large-scale oil palm plantation.
The district offers potential tourist attractions, including the site of Otumfuo Osei Tutu's Waterloo, Bonsaben Forest Reserve, and distinctive snake-like oil palm trees.
Education and healthcare sectors are developing, with the establishment of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College and efforts to improve educational standards. The district also has health facilities, traditional birth attendants, and initiatives for sanitation improvement.
The Twifo Atti Morkwa District Assembly was formed in 2012, comprising 42 members, and it is divided into five area councils.
The district envisions development through resource mobilization, poverty reduction, employment opportunities, improved human resources, social infrastructure, and agro-based small-scale industries.
The Twifo Atti Morkwa District epitomizes a region brimming with potential, fostering progress across diverse domains, from economy and environment to culture and community well-being.
