Kadjebi is a district in the Oti Region of Ghana, and the town of Kadjebi is its capital. The district had a population of 73,959 at the 2021 census, up from 59,303 in 2010.
| Region | Oti Region |
|---|---|
| District capital | Kadjebi |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 73,959 |
| Population (2010 census) | 59,303 |
| Communities listed | 12 |
Towns and Communities in Kadjebi
The directory lists 12 towns and communities in Kadjebi, sorted A-Z.
- Ahamansu
- Ampeyo
- Asatu
- Dain
- Dapa
- Dodi Papase
- Dodo
- Dodo Amanfro
- Kadjebi
- Menusu
- Pampawie
- Poasi
Geography
Kadjebi lies in the east of the Oti Region, with the Togo border along its eastern side. The land rises into the wooded hills of the Ghana-Togo ranges, and streams run west towards the Oti and Volta systems. Ahamansu and Dodo Papase are the main settlements north of the capital. The district borders Jasikan to the south and Nkwanta South to the north.
The district gets two rainy seasons, which is what makes tree crops viable this far north in the old Volta corridor. Streams cut the hill country into small valleys, and settlement follows the trunk road and the farm tracks that branch from it. The capital sits centrally, within easy reach of most communities.
Economy and Local Life
Cocoa, coffee and oil palm are the cash crops; cassava, maize, plantain, cocoyam and rice feed the households that grow them. Timber and charcoal add income in the forest fringes. Kadjebi town holds the district market, and Ahamansu and Dodo Papase serve the northern villages. Cross-border trade with Togo moves foodstuffs and manufactured goods along the eastern footpaths and minor crossings. Ewe, Akan and Konkomba are all in common use.
Kadjebi’s assembly runs schools, clinics and feeder roads across the district. The market week sets the trading calendar, and cocoa payments late in the year are the biggest single injection of cash. Households process cassava into gari, press palm oil and burn charcoal between farming tasks. Youth migration to Accra and Kumasi for dry-season work is common.
Getting There
Kadjebi sits on the Hohoe-Jasikan-Nkwanta trunk road, roughly midway between Jasikan and Nkwanta. Buses from Accra run through Ho and Hohoe. Feeder roads serve the farming villages east and west of the main road and are slow in the rains.
FAQ
What is the capital of Kadjebi?
Kadjebi is the district capital of Kadjebi.
Which region is Kadjebi in?
Kadjebi is in the Oti Region of Ghana. It is classed as a district.
What is the population of Kadjebi?
Kadjebi had a population of 73,959 at the 2021 census, compared with 59,303 at the 2010 census.
How many towns and communities are listed for Kadjebi?
This page lists 12 towns and communities in Kadjebi, in alphabetical order.