Birim South District

Birim South District is one of the thirty-three districts in Eastern Region, Ghana.[2] Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger and first Birim South District (with Akim Oda as its capital town) in 1988, which was created from the former Birim District Council, until the western part of the district was split off to create a new Birim South District on 29 February 2008; thus the remaining part has been renamed as Birim Central Municipal District, with Akim Oda as its capital town. However, on 15 March 2018, the eastern part of the district was split off to become Achiase District; thus, the remaining part has been retained as Birim South District. The district assembly is located in the southwest part of Eastern Region and has Akim Swedru as its capital town.

Birim South District
District
Official seal of Birim South District
Seal
Districts of Eastern Region
Districts of Eastern Region
Birim South District is located in Ghana
Birim South District
Birim South District
Location of Birim South District within Eastern
Coordinates: 5°53′39.98″N 1°0′55.22″W
Country Ghana
Region Eastern
CapitalAkim Swedru
Government
 • District ExecutiveBaffour Mensah-Takyi
 • Presiding MemberKwaku Amoah Bosompem
Area
 • Total299.5 km2 (115.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total35,654[1]
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
Area code+233 34 292
WebsiteOfficial Website

Boundaries

The Birim South District is located in the south of Eastern Ghana. It is bordered on the northeast by the Birim Central Municipal District. To the west is the Assin North Municipal District in the Central Region and to the south, the newly created Achiase District and Agona West District, also in the Central Region.[2]

Geography

The district covers an area of 299.5 square kilometres. Within it are a lot of hills, streams and rivers. It has 2 peak rain seasons during May–June and September–October. The relative humidity ranges from 56% during the dry season and 70% during the rainy season. The district lies within a semi-deciduous rainforest region.[2] The Birim River flows through Birim South District.

Demographics

The population is 47.6% male and 51.4% female.[2] 56% of the population live in rural areas.[2]

Administration

The highest political and administrative body in the district is the District Assembly. The District Executive is the political and administrative head. The assembly also has a presiding member who is the chairperson. There are 3 sub-district councils. They are the Akim Swedru Urban Council, Achiasi Town Council and the Aperadi Area Council.[2]

List of settlements

The town of Akim Swedru, is the capital. The other major settlements in the Birim South district are Achiasi and Aperadi. Achiasi is the main commercial centre.[2]

Settlements of Birim South District
No. Settlement Population Population year
1 Achiasi
2 Adiembra
3 Aduasa
4 Aggreykrom
5 Akim Swedru 10,379 2013
6 Akortekrom
7 Akyem Swedru
8 Anamase
9 Anyinam
10 Aperadi
11 Apoli
12 Awisa
13 Bieni
14 Bomoden
15 Duakon
16 Kokobeng
17 Nyankomase
18 Osorase

See also

Sources
  • "Birim South District". Statoids.
  • Districts: Birim South District
  • Birim South District Official Website

References
  1. Ghana: Administrative Division
  2. "Birim South district". Retrieved 2012-09-12.

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