Ayensuano is a district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Its capital is Coaltar. It had a population of 94,594 at the 2021 census, up from 77,193 in 2010. The district was carved out of the former Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar district and takes its name from the Ayensu River.
| Region | Eastern Region, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | Coaltar |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 94,594 |
| Population (2010 census) | 77,193 |
Towns and Communities in Ayensuano
The following 50 towns and communities are recorded in Ayensuano, listed A to Z.
- Abehu
- Aboabo
- Abrodiem
- Abude
- Achiasi
- Adiembra
- Adumadum
- Aiyinabiri
- Ajademan
- Akotuako
- Alemakrowa
- Amakokrom
- Amanasi
- Amfahun
- Amiama
- Anum
- Anumapapam
- Asempaneye
- Asimisimiwu
- Asuboi
- Awisem
- Ayensuhu
- Boasi
- Brodikrom
- Bupoasi
- Chenkudebi
- Chichiwere
- Dokrochiwa
- Domi
- Domiabra
- Domiabra Amanfro
- Fanchuma
- Faotri Kosie
- Fwiraso
- Krabo
- Kraboa Coaltar
- Kraboahebrom
- Kuiahum
- Kuiahun
- Kukosu
- Kwaboanta
- Kwaboanta Ada
- Kwesibodua
- Mafukrom
- Mangoasi
- Mankron
- Mensakrom
- Metemano
- Mfranta
- Moframfadjini
Geography
Ayensuano lies in the southern part of the Eastern Region, in the forest belt between the Densu and
Ayensu rivers. The land is gently rolling and well watered, with patches of remaining forest between farms and
cocoa plots. Coaltar and Kraboa Coaltar sit on the road that crosses the district from north-west to
south-east.
It borders Suhum to the north, Upper West Akim to the west and
West Akim beyond it.
The district lies in the double-maxima rainfall belt, with a long wet season from March to July and a
shorter one in September and October, so two croppings a year are normal. Soils are forest ochrosols, deep and
well drained, which is why cocoa and oil palm do well here.
Economy and Local Life
Cocoa, oil palm and citrus are the cash crops; cassava, maize, plantain, cocoyam and vegetables feed
households and the nearby city markets. Oil-palm plantations and small mills operate in several communities,
and palm oil is a regular item in local trade. Coaltar and Asuboi hold the main markets, and proximity to
Nsawam and Accra means a good share of farm produce leaves the district fresh, by truck, the same week it is
harvested.
Coaltar holds the district offices and the larger schools and clinics; residents also use Nsawam and
Suhum for hospital care, banking and wholesale goods. Sand winning, sawmilling and transport work supplement
farm income in communities along the main roads.
Getting There
Coaltar is about 60 km from Accra. The common route is the Accra–Kumasi highway to Nsawam or
Suhum, then a branch road east or south into the district. Trotros from Nsawam and Suhum serve Coaltar,
Asuboi and Kraboa Coaltar; feeder roads reach the smaller farming villages.
FAQ
What is the capital of Ayensuano?
Coaltar is the district capital.
Which region is Ayensuano in?
It is in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Ayensuano?
The 2021 census recorded 94,594 people. The 2010 census recorded 77,193.
How many towns and communities are listed for Ayensuano?
This page lists 50 towns and communities.