Adansi South District | |
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Districts of Ashanti | |
Adansi South District
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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.