Sefwi-Wiawso is a municipal district in the Western North Region of Ghana and the seat of the regional administration. Its capital, Sefwi Wiawso, is the regional capital. The municipality had a population of 151,220 at the 2021 census, the largest in the region after Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai.
| Region | Western North |
|---|---|
| District capital | Sefwi Wiawso (also the regional capital) |
| Status | Municipal District |
| Population (2021 census) | 151,220 |
| Population (2010 census) | 139,200 |
Towns and Communities in Sefwi-Wiawso
This page lists 50 towns and villages recorded in the Sefwi-Wiawso municipality.
- Abinimakrom
- Aboagyekrom
- Aboagyekrom Camp Number Two
- Aboduem
- Abonse New Town
- Abopore
- Abrabra
- Abuoso
- Achinasi
- Adeembra
- Adukrom
- Afapadom-Anwonafokrom
- Afere
- Afrimkrom
- Agokrom
- Ahokwaa
- Aiyiboso
- Aiyinabrim
- Aketebuom
- Akoti
- Akrakrom
- Akruofo
- Akwajraw
- Akwapiman
- Akyiakyem
- Amafie
- Amaniyekrom
- Anglo
- Ankamam
- Antokrom
- Anwiem
- Anyinabrim
- Apaso
- Asiembosuna
- Asuentim
- Aurasua
- Ausiakrom
- Awusubenwi
- Ayerekurom
- Banafo
- Bechiri
- Bekyiwa
- Beposo Number Two
- Betimwia
- Betinasi
- Boafoyena
- Boako
- Boakonka
- Bosumuoso
- Brumase
Geography
Sefwi-Wiawso lies in the centre of the Western North Region. The town of Sefwi Wiawso stands on a ridge, and the land around it falls away into forested valleys drained by tributaries of the Tano and Bia rivers. Rainfall is high and spread over two seasons, giving the moist semi-deciduous forest that covers the uncleared parts of the municipality. It shares boundaries with Bodi to the north-west, Sefwi Akontobra to the west and Bibiani/Ahwiaso/Bekwai to the east.
Economy and Local Life
Cocoa is the main cash crop and the reason for the density of small settlements across the municipality. Oil palm, rubber, plantain, cocoyam and cassava are also grown, and citrus does well on the lower slopes. Sefwi Wiawso town holds the main market, the traditional council of the Sefwi Wiawso state, a hospital, senior high schools and the regional offices, so trade and public-sector work employ a large share of townspeople. Sawmilling and small-scale gold mining are present in parts of the district. Market days draw traders from surrounding villages and from across the regional boundary.
Getting There
Sefwi Wiawso is reached from Kumasi by road through Bibiani and Asawinso, a journey of roughly three to four hours. From Accra, most travellers route through Kumasi. The town is the transport hub for the region, with services running on to Juaboso, Enchi, Bodi and Akontombra.
FAQ
What is the capital of Sefwi-Wiawso?
Sefwi Wiawso is the capital of the municipality and also serves as the capital of the Western North Region.
Which region is Sefwi-Wiawso in?
Sefwi-Wiawso is in the Western North Region of Ghana, created in 2018 from the northern half of the old Western Region.
What is the population of Sefwi-Wiawso?
The municipality recorded 151,220 people at the 2021 census, up from 139,200 at the 2010 census.
How many towns are listed for Sefwi-Wiawso?
This page lists 50 towns and villages recorded in the municipality.