Kwahu South is a district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Its capital is Mpraeso. It had a population of 80,358 at the 2021 census, up from 69,757 in 2010. Mpraeso, Obo, Atibie and Bepong sit on the Kwahu plateau.
| Region | Eastern Region, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | Mpraeso |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 80,358 |
| Population (2010 census) | 69,757 |
Towns and Communities in Kwahu South
The following 19 towns and communities are recorded in Kwahu South, listed A to Z.
- Abowam
- Adawso
- Ampam
- Ankuma
- Asakraka
- Asuboni
- Atibie
- Bepong
- Bukuruwa
- Framasi
- Kwahu Tafo
- Mpraeso
- Nchinichini
- Nteso
- Obo
- Obomen
- Okrajei
- Takwa
- Twindorasi
Geography
Kwahu South covers part of the Kwahu plateau in the north of the Eastern Region. The plateau stands
several hundred metres above the plain, and its southern edge falls away in a steep scarp, with the towns
strung along the top of it. The height makes the district cooler than the lowlands, and the views from the
scarp are the reason for its visitor traffic.
Other Eastern Region districts in this part of the region include Upper Manya Krobo to the
south-east and Birim North to the south-west.
Rainfall is good on the plateau, with the main season from April to July and a second in the autumn,
and temperatures run several degrees below those at Nkawkaw on the plain. Streams rise on the plateau and
drop over the scarp in steep valleys.
Economy and Local Life
Farming on the plateau produces maize, cassava, plantain, cocoyam, vegetables and some cocoa on the
lower slopes, and the cooler nights suit tomatoes and garden vegetables sold down in Nkawkaw. Trading is the
other mainstay, with Kwahu people long established in commerce across Ghana. Easter brings large numbers of
visitors home and up to the scarp, and the guest houses, food sellers and transport operators of Mpraeso,
Atibie and Obo take much of their annual income in that one week.
Mpraeso carries the district offices, a hospital and several long-established second-cycle schools that
draw students from outside the district. Remittances from Kwahu traders working elsewhere in Ghana are a real
part of household income here.
Getting There
Mpraeso is reached from Nkawkaw on the Accra–Kumasi highway, about 15 km up a winding tarred road
to the top of the scarp. Nkawkaw is roughly 170 km from Accra and served by every highway bus; shared taxis
climb from Nkawkaw to Mpraeso, Atibie and Obo through the day.
FAQ
What is the capital of Kwahu South?
Mpraeso is the district capital.
Which region is Kwahu South in?
It is in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Kwahu South?
The 2021 census recorded 80,358 people. The 2010 census recorded 69,757.
How many towns and communities are listed for Kwahu South?
This page lists 19 towns and communities.