Upper Manya Krobo is a district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Its capital is Asesewa. It had a population of 70,676 at the 2021 census, compared with 72,092 in 2010. Asesewa, on the northern edge of the Krobo country, holds the district’s main market.
| Region | Eastern Region, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | Asesewa |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 70,676 |
| Population (2010 census) | 72,092 |
Towns and Communities in Upper Manya Krobo
The following 50 towns and communities are recorded in Upper Manya Krobo, listed A to Z.
- Abesre
- Aboaso
- Aflamase
- Aflamasi
- Ahabaso Mlawa
- Ajaman
- Ajwenso
- Akatawia
- Akatri
- Aketebwo
- Akohia
- Akokoma
- Akotui
- Akruso
- Akumaso
- Anyaboni
- Anyieso
- Apimso
- Asakeso
- Asesewa
- Awawaso
- Bentiri
- Bisa
- Boapakan
- Bomasi
- Bomasi Tenya
- Bomasi Zome
- Brepaw
- Breponsu
- Bukrom
- Bukunaw
- Chwerebuana
- Dawa Amanfro
- Dawa Jakoru
- Dawa Trim
- Jumwa
- Kabo
- Konkone Abetima
- Kuma Kuma
- Kwabia
- Legos
- Misikrom
- Prekumasi
- Sekasua
- Sesiamang
- Sikaman
- Suchum
- Sutapong
- Takorasi
- Trawa
Geography
Upper Manya Krobo lies north of the other Krobo districts, in the eastern part of the Eastern Region.
The terrain is undulating savanna woodland cut by seasonal streams, drier and more thinly settled than the
districts to the south. Lake Volta lies to the east; the land falls toward it from the low ridges around
Asesewa.
Its neighbours in the region include Lower Manya Krobo to the south and Yilo Krobo to
the south-west.
Rainfall is lower and less reliable than in the forest districts to the south, and dry spells between
the two wet seasons are common. Vegetation is mostly grass and scattered trees, and water for households and
livestock is a recurring constraint in the dry months.
Economy and Local Life
This is a farming district. Cassava, maize, yam, pepper, okra, watermelon and mango are the usual
crops, much of it rain-fed and sold unprocessed. Livestock, mainly goats and poultry, is kept in most
compounds. Asesewa holds one of the largest periodic markets in eastern Ghana; traders come from Accra,
Koforidua and the Volta side to buy cassava, maize and vegetables in bulk, and market days set the rhythm of
the whole district.
Asesewa carries the district offices, the hospital and the secondary schools, and it is where residents
of the outlying villages come for banking, medical care and inputs. Charcoal burning and petty trading fill the
gap between harvests in many households.
Getting There
Asesewa is reached by road from Odumase Krobo and Somanya, about 40 km to the south, or from
Koforidua through Huhunya. The tarred road ends at Asesewa for some routes, and outlying communities are
served by rough feeder roads that are slow in the rainy season.
FAQ
What is the capital of Upper Manya Krobo?
Asesewa is the district capital.
Which region is Upper Manya Krobo in?
It is in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Upper Manya Krobo?
The 2021 census recorded 70,676 people. The 2010 census recorded 72,092.
How many towns and communities are listed for Upper Manya Krobo?
This page lists 50 towns and communities.