Upper Denkyira East is a municipal district in the Central Region of Ghana. Its capital is Dunkwa-on-Offin, and the municipality had a population of 110,141 at the 2021 census. It lies in the far north-west of the region, in gold and cocoa country.
| Region | Central Region |
|---|---|
| District capital | Dunkwa-on-Offin |
| Status | Municipal District |
| Population (2021 census) | 110,141 |
| Population (2010 census) | 72,810 |
Towns and Communities in Upper Denkyira East
This directory lists 49 towns and communities in Upper Denkyira East, sorted A to Z.
- Abesiwa
- Abotareye
- Abuakwankwanta
- Abusuankuwoa
- Achempim
- Achiasi
- Adahumasi
- Adiembra
- Adori
- Adwuman
- Ajankamado
- Ajimpoma
- Ajuom
- Ajwitechi
- Akantem
- Akim Swedru
- Akonbuo
- Akosakurom
- Akotem
- Akropon
- Akyenekurom
- Alatakurom
- Amoafo
- Amusiaso
- Aniantentem
- Anomadodom
- Apenpetia
- Asaman
- Asamang
- Asikuma
- Asimakurom
- Atechem
- Atobiasi
- Badowa Number One
- Badowa Number Two
- Bebianiha
- Bepokawkaw
- Besiasi
- Bosomase
- Bremang
- Buabenso
- Buabin
- Chebi
- Chirebraso
- Chirenkumso
- Dotom
- Dumakwai
- Dunkwa
- Ekrafu
Geography
The municipality straddles the Offin River, which gives Dunkwa-on-Offin its name and much of its history. The land is forested and undulating, cut by streams that feed the Offin and, beyond it, the Pra. Upper Denkyira East borders the Ashanti Region to the north. Upper Denkyira West lies to the west and Assin North to the east.
The wet season runs from roughly April to July with a second, lighter peak around September and October, and the heavy rain keeps feeder roads in poor condition for part of the year. Settlement follows the roads and the river valleys, with clearings for cocoa farms between them.
Economy and Local Life
Gold and cocoa carry the local economy. Alluvial gold has been worked along the Offin for more than a century, and small-scale mining still employs many people, with the river damage that comes with it. Cocoa farms cover much of the rural area, alongside oil palm, plantain and cassava. Dunkwa-on-Offin is the trading centre for the whole Denkyira country, with a busy market, banks and the district hospital.
Twi is the everyday language, and much of the population traces its roots to the old Denkyira state, which dominated this part of the forest before the rise of Asante. Dunkwa-on-Offin grew as a mining and railway town, and its layout still reflects that. Farming villages outside the town rely on periodic markets and on cocoa buying agents at harvest.
Getting There
Dunkwa-on-Offin sits on the road and railway between Kumasi and Takoradi, which makes it easy to reach from either. By road it is roughly 80 km south of Obuasi and about 130 km north of Takoradi. From Cape Coast, drive north through Twifo Praso or via Assin Fosu.
FAQ
What is the capital of Upper Denkyira East?
The municipal capital is Dunkwa-on-Offin.
Which region is Upper Denkyira East in?
Upper Denkyira East is in the Central Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Upper Denkyira East?
The municipality had 110,141 people at the 2021 census, up from 72,810 in 2010.
How many towns are listed for Upper Denkyira East?
This page lists 49 towns and communities.