Birim North is a district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Its capital is New Abirem. It had a population of 82,669 at the 2021 census, up from 78,907 in 2010. New Abirem and Afosu are its main towns.
| Region | Eastern Region, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | New Abirem |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 82,669 |
| Population (2010 census) | 78,907 |
Towns and Communities in Birim North
The following 27 towns and communities are recorded in Birim North, listed A to Z.
- Aberem
- Abirem Odumasi
- Abodum
- Adawsena
- Afoso
- Akoasi
- Aminam Amanfrom
- Amua
- Aseni Akrofunso
- Chichiwere
- Chinchinku
- Fiakwai
- Jiminafwe
- Mamangso
- Miaoni
- Moninta
- New Abirem
- Nkwateng
- Ntronang
- Nwiso
- Nyafomang
- Pankese
- Prasokuma
- Prasu Amuana
- Simpa
- Temoni
- Wiawso
Geography
Birim North sits in the north-west of the Eastern Region, in the forest zone drained by the Birim
River and its tributaries. The ground is undulating, with forest reserve blocks between farming communities.
New Abirem and Ntronang lie along the road running north-west from the Bunso area.
Neighbouring districts in the region include Birim South and Denkyembour to the
south-west.
Rainfall comes in two seasons, the main one from March to July and a second in September and October,
totalling well over a metre a year, and the district keeps substantial forest reserve cover. The Birim and its
feeder streams drain the area south-eastward.
New Abirem, Afosu, Ntronang and Nkwateng are the larger settlements; the rest of the district is made up of
farming villages and mining-camp communities linked by feeder roads.
Economy and Local Life
Cocoa is the backbone of the farming economy, with oil palm, plantain, cocoyam, cassava and maize
grown around it. The district also sits on part of the Birim gold belt, and large-scale gold mining operates
near New Abirem alongside long-standing small-scale workings. Mining has pulled in workers, raised local
rents and put more cash through the New Abirem market, but farming still employs most households.
New Abirem carries the district offices, the hospital and the main schools, and its market is where
surrounding villages buy and sell. Cocoa buying companies keep depots in the larger towns during the main
season, and truck traffic to and from the mine keeps the through road busy.
Chainsaw milling, charcoal burning, food vending and transport work provide the common non-farm incomes.
Land pressure between mining and cocoa farming is a live local issue.
Getting There
New Abirem is reached from the Accra–Kumasi highway at Bunso junction, then west through Ntronang,
or from Oda and Akwatia to the south. It is roughly 60 km from Koforidua, the regional capital. Trotros run
from Koforidua, Oda and Kade.
FAQ
What is the capital of Birim North?
New Abirem is the district capital.
Which region is Birim North in?
It is in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Birim North?
The 2021 census recorded 82,669 people. The 2010 census recorded 78,907.
How many towns and communities are listed for Birim North?
This page lists 27 towns and communities.