Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar is a municipal district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Its capital is Suhum. It had a population of 126,403 at the 2021 census, up from 90,358 in 2010. The former Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar district is now Suhum Municipal; the Kraboa and Coaltar areas were separated to form Ayensuano District.
| Region | Eastern Region, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | Suhum |
| Status | Municipal District |
| Population (2021 census) | 126,403 |
| Population (2010 census) | 90,358 |
Towns and Communities in Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar
The following 12 towns and communities are recorded in Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar, listed A to Z.
- Adidiso
- Akorabu Kukua
- Amanhia
- Densuso
- Koransang Dedewa
- Nananka
- Nankasi
- Okorasi
- Santrama
- Suhum
- Tetekasum
- Wanabenya
Geography
Suhum lies in the south of the Eastern Region, in the forest belt on the Accra–Kumasi highway. The
land is rolling and well watered, and cocoa, oil palm and food farms cover most of it. The town itself grew at
the highway junction and spreads along it.
Its neighbours in the region include Ayensuano to the south, West Akim to the west and
Akuapim South on the ridge to the south-east.
Rain falls in two seasons, March to July and September to October, and the area records over a metre a
year, which suits tree crops. Forest ochrosols cover most of the municipality; the standing forest is now
confined to reserves and farm shade trees.
Adidiso, Densuso, Amanhia and Okorasi are among the farming communities around the town, linked to it by
feeder roads that carry produce to the market and the highway.
Economy and Local Life
Suhum is a farming and trading municipality. Cocoa and oil palm are the main cash crops, with citrus,
cassava, plantain, cocoyam and maize also grown in quantity. The town’s market is one of the busiest on the
southern stretch of the Accra–Kumasi road; produce buyers load trucks for Accra several times a week.
Highway traffic supports fuel stations, food stalls, workshops and transport businesses along the main
road.
Suhum carries the municipal offices, a hospital, banks and several second-cycle schools, and it serves
communities from neighbouring districts as well. Gari processing, palm-oil boiling, sawmilling and vehicle
repair are common trades.
Because the highway runs through it, the municipality also draws income from haulage, roadside trading and
food sales to passing travellers, which few inland districts can match.
Getting There
Suhum is about 60 km north of Accra on the Accra–Kumasi highway, roughly an hour outside peak
traffic, and around 40 km from Koforidua. Every long-distance bus on that highway passes the Suhum junction,
and trotros run from Accra, Nsawam and Koforidua all day.
FAQ
What is the capital of Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar?
Suhum is the district capital.
Which region is Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar in?
It is in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar?
The 2021 census recorded 126,403 people. The 2010 census recorded 90,358.
How many towns and communities are listed for Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar?
This page lists 12 towns and communities.