Afigya-Kwabre is a former district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, lying immediately north of Kumasi. It has been divided into Afigya Kwabre South, whose capital is Kodie, and Afigya Kwabre North. At the 2021 census the two districts counted 234,667 and 73,330 people, or 307,997 together, up from 136,140 in 2010.
| Region | Ashanti |
|---|---|
| District capital | Kodie (Afigya Kwabre South) |
| Status | Split into two districts |
| Population (2021 census) | 307,997 combined |
| Population (2010 census) | 136,140 combined |
| Successor district | 2010 census | 2021 census |
|---|---|---|
| Afigya Kwabre North | 41,593 | 73,330 |
| Afigya Kwabre South | 94,547 | 234,667 |
Towns and Communities in Afigya-Kwabre
These 50 towns and communities are recorded in the former Afigya-Kwabre district, sorted A to Z.
- Abawyeano
- Abesiwusua
- Abetinsua
- Aboabogya
- Abrade
- Abroma
- Abuohia
- Abutentia
- Adahasu
- Adiembra
- Adubenso Besease
- Adubensobea
- Adubensokese
- Adubinsua
- Adukro
- Aduman
- Adumoa
- Adwiratia
- Adwumakasekese
- Afrantwo
- Afua Kuntukurom
- Agyaakobooho
- Ahodwo
- Ahuntem
- Akawsua
- Akom
- Akuroforom
- Akwesu
- Amoako
- Ampabame
- Ampaha
- Ankaase
- Anohenekrom
- Antonikrom
- Apagya
- Asumjwi
- Atiakofikrom
- Atimatim
- Atrama
- Ayebo
- Ayiratifi
- Bafuaw
- Bakuyeya
- Besease
- Bisiasi
- Boaman
- Bomfa
- Bomodin
- Bomso
- Bonkawkaw
Geography
The former Afigya-Kwabre district lies immediately north of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, and much of its southern half is now built-up suburb rather than farmland. Kodie, Boamang, Ahwiaa-side villages and Buoyem-type farming settlements sit on gently rolling forest land drained by tributaries of the Offin. The northern half stays rural. It borders Kwabre to the east, Sekyere South to the north-east, Offinso to the west and Atwima Nwabiagya to the south-west.
Economy and Local Life
The southern communities function as commuter suburbs of Kumasi, so trading, transport, artisanal work and services carry the local economy. Further north, farming continues with maize, cassava, plantain, cocoyam and vegetables grown for the Kumasi market, and poultry keeping is common. Building and land sales have become a significant business as the city spreads outwards along the Kumasi–Mampong and Kumasi–Techiman roads.
Asante Twi is the language of daily life, though the commuter belt has drawn residents from across Ghana. Basic and senior high schools, clinics and markets are concentrated in the larger towns, and many households use Kumasi for hospital care and major shopping. Land disputes are a recurring issue as farmland is sold for housing plots, and unplanned development runs ahead of piped water and drains.
Getting There
The district begins about 15 km out of Kumasi and is reached on the Kumasi–Mampong road through Mamponteng, or on the Kumasi–Techiman road through Abuakwa and Maase. City trotros and shared taxis run to Kodie and the nearer communities all day, so most journeys from Kumasi take well under an hour.
FAQ
Does Afigya-Kwabre still exist?
It has been divided into Afigya Kwabre South and Afigya Kwabre North. This page covers the former district.
What is the district capital?
Kodie is the capital of Afigya Kwabre South, the larger of the two successor districts.
What is the population?
At the 2021 census the two districts counted 234,667 and 73,330 people, 307,997 together.
How many communities are listed?
This page lists 50 towns and communities from the former district, sorted A to Z.