Adansi South District

Adansi South District
—  District  —
Districts of Ashanti
Adansi South District
Districts of Ashanti
Coordinates:
Country  Ghana
Region Ashanti Region
Capital New Edubiase
Government
 • District Executive Francis Kudjo Dorpenyoh
Area
 • Total 1,380 km2 (532.8 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 • Total 129,325
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

The Adansi South District is the southern-most district of Ghana in the Ashanti Region. The district lies entirely in a forest, containing eight forest reserves. Hardwood lumber is a major district asset. The region is popular for eco-tourism, containing many scenic waterfalls and mountain ranges. Among the crops grown in Adansi South are pineapples, cashews, black pepper, and tomatoes.

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