Asante Akim North is a district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Its capital is Agogo. It had a population of 85,788 at the 2021 census, up from 69,186 in 2010.
| Region | Ashanti |
|---|---|
| District capital | Agogo |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 85,788 |
| Population (2010 census) | 69,186 |
Towns and Communities in Asante Akim North
This directory lists 50 towns, villages and settlements recorded in Asante Akim North, sorted alphabetically. It covers small farming hamlets as well as the main towns, so several of the names below are places of only a few hundred people.
- Abakwam
- Abetinsu
- Adahem
- Adiembra
- Agogo
- Ajareago
- Akutuasi
- Amantana
- Amoakutu
- Ananikrom
- Angwentifi
- Aninsua
- Anumso
- Anunuso
- Anyowuokrom
- Asempaneye
- Asikawa
- Asunafo
- Atara
- Atem
- Atobiasi
- Awiakrom
- Ayongkura
- Badukrom
- Befwe
- Birisa
- Bomhu
- Checherebuaso
- Chichibiasi
- Chichiwere
- Dakongwamso
- Dawireso
- Domiabra
- Dubrim
- Dukusen
- Ebisua
- Ejian
- Fwidiem
- Jiasi
- Juansa
- Juasohenekrom
- Kawelekawele
- Kojobukokrom
- Konongo
- Kotobong
- Krodua
- Kurakan
- Kwabinakesekrom
- Kwakawkaw
- Kwakutainikrom
Geography
Asante Akim North occupies the eastern side of the Ashanti Region, running out towards the Afram plains and the Eastern Region boundary. The Asante Akim ranges rise across the district, and the land falls away northwards into open plains used for farming and grazing.
Agogo, the capital, is one of the older towns of eastern Ashanti. Neighbouring districts include Asante Akim South to the south, Sekyere Afram Plains to the north-west and Ejisu-Juaben to the west.
Economy and Local Life
Farming dominates. The district grows maize, yam, cassava, plantain, cocoyam and vegetables, and the plains to the north carry large tomato and cereal farms. Cattle keeping is significant here, more so than in the forest districts, and disputes over grazing and farmland are a standing local issue.
Agogo also serves the wider area as a service centre. Its long-established hospital, nursing training and senior high schools bring in patients, students and staff, which supports lodging, food and transport businesses. The Agogo and Juansa markets handle foodstuffs for buyers from Kumasi and Accra.
The Asante Akim traditional area holds the chieftaincy, and Asante Twi is the everyday language. Agogo’s hospital and schools give the town a settled, service-town character. The northern plains hold a mixed population of migrant farmers and herders from northern Ghana and beyond.
Getting There
Agogo lies about 80 km east of Kumasi. The usual route is the Accra–Kumasi highway to Konongo, then north on the branch road to Agogo, a drive of under two hours.
Buses and trotros run daily between Agogo, Konongo, Kumasi and Accra. Roads north into the plains are largely unsurfaced and slow in the wet season.
FAQ
What is the capital of Asante Akim North?
Agogo is the district capital of Asante Akim North.
Which region is Asante Akim North in?
Asante Akim North lies in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Asante Akim North?
Asante Akim North had a population of 85,788 at the 2021 census, compared with 69,186 at the 2010 census.
How many towns and communities are listed for Asante Akim North?
This page lists 50 towns, villages and settlements in Asante Akim North.