Aowin/Suaman is a former district in the Western North Region of Ghana, in the south-west corner of the region on the border with Côte d’Ivoire. It was split in 2012 into Aowin, whose capital is Enchi, and Suaman, whose capital is Dadieso. Aowin recorded a population of 129,721 at the 2021 census and Suaman 38,268.
| Region | Western North |
|---|---|
| Successor districts | Aowin Municipal; Suaman District |
| District capital | Enchi (Aowin) |
| Status | Municipal District (Aowin) |
| Population (2021 census) | 129,721 (Aowin) |
| Population (2010 census) | 117,886 (Aowin) |
Towns and Communities in Aowin/Suaman
This page lists 50 towns and villages recorded across the former Aowin/Suaman district. Most now fall under Aowin Municipal.
- Abotarye Number One
- Abotia
- Achakrom
- Achiekrom
- Achimfu
- Adanabra
- Adansi
- Adiembru
- Aduaku
- Adwoam Number One
- Adwoam Number Two
- Afereakoboro
- Agyaka
- Ahuayem
- Ahwiete
- Ahwitiaso
- Ajianso
- Akontomera-Nkwanta
- Akuraakan
- Alatakrom
- Aliebo
- Amanie
- Amoani
- Amoyaw
- Ampeni
- Andobrofu
- Andokrom
- Anhweafutu
- Anofrokrom
- Antakyikrom
- Anwea-Nkwanta
- Apiakrom Number One
- Apiakrom Number Two
- Asamang
- Asantikrom
- Asemkrom
- Asempanaye
- Asomdwei
- Asuaakro
- Asuaakro Number One
- Asue
- Baafokrom
- Banaso
- Baribato
- Beekokrom
- Beyrakrom
- Biamkrom
- Boadukrom
- Boahene
- Boasi
Geography
Aowin lies in the far south-west of the Western North Region. Its western boundary is the international border with Côte d’Ivoire, and the Tano River system drains much of the district. The land is low-lying and forested, with high rainfall and two wet seasons, which is why cocoa does so well here. Enchi sits near the centre of the district and serves the surrounding farming villages. Within the region Aowin adjoins Suaman to the west and Sefwi Akontobra to the north-east, with Sefwi-Wiawso further north-east again. Large forest reserves cover part of the district.
Economy and Local Life
Cocoa is the mainstay. Farmers here supply one of Ghana’s heaviest cocoa-producing corridors, and buying stations operate in most of the larger villages during the main season from October. Oil palm, plantain, cassava, cocoyam and maize are grown alongside it, mostly for the household and the local market. Timber and sawmilling have long been part of the local economy, and small-scale gold mining occurs in places. Enchi holds the main market and carries the district’s banking, health and administrative services. The names ending in -krom on the list below are typical farm settlements, founded by a named farmer and grown into a village.
Getting There
Enchi is reached by road from Sefwi Wiawso, the regional capital, running south-west through Sefwi Akontombra. From the south, the town connects to the Takoradi–Elubo corridor through Wassa Amenfi. Journeys from Accra or Kumasi take most of a day, and trotros and shared taxis run from Enchi to the outlying villages on market days.
FAQ
What is the capital of Aowin?
Enchi is the capital of Aowin Municipal, the larger of the two districts created when Aowin/Suaman was split in 2012.
Which region is Aowin/Suaman in?
The former Aowin/Suaman district lies in the Western North Region of Ghana. Before 2018 the area was part of the old Western Region.
What is the population of Aowin?
Aowin Municipal had 129,721 people at the 2021 census, up from 117,886 in 2010. Suaman District recorded 38,268 in 2021.
How many towns are listed for Aowin/Suaman?
This page lists 50 towns and villages recorded in the former Aowin/Suaman district.