Central Region, Ghana

Central Region
region
Location of Central Region in Ghana
Districts of Central region
Country	Ghana
Capital	Cape Coast
Districts	17
Government
• Regional Minister	Ama Benyiwa-Doe
Area
• Total	9,826 km2 (3,794 sq mi)
Area rank	Ranked 8th
Population (2010 Census)
• Total	2,201,863
• Rank	Ranked 8th
• Density	220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zone	GMT
Area code(s)	033
ISO 3166 code	GH-CP

The Central Region is located in south Ghana and one of ten administrative regions. It is bordered by Ashanti and Eastern regions to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The Central region is renowned for its many elite higher education institutions and an economy based on an abundance of industrial minerals and tourism. The Central region attains many tourist attractions such castles, forts and beaches stretched along the Central region's coastline.

Districts

The Central Region comprises 17 districts:^[1]

Economy and Education

The Central Region is a hub of education in Ghana, with some of the best schools in the country. The region's economy is dominated by services followed by mining and fishing. Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle are prominent UNESCO World Heritage sites and serve as a reminder of the slave trade. The Central Region is a major center for tourism within south Ghana and it has some of the most beautiful beaches, and national parks (Kakum National Park). U.S. President Barack Obama made his first international trip to the city of Cape Coast in 2009.

Education

Universities

• University of Cape Coast
• University of Education, Winneba

Cuisine

The Central Region is well known for its varied Akan cuisine. Kenkey and Fufu are both eaten with a variety of sauces, stews, and soups. Seafood is commonly eaten across the Central region.

References

v t e Districts and Capitals of the Central Region of Ghana Metropolitan Cape Coast Metropolitan (Capital: Cape Coast) Municipal Agona West Municipal (Capital: Agona Swedru) Effutu Municipal (Capital: Winneba) Mfantsiman Municipal (Capital: Saltpond) Upper Denkyira East Municipal (Capital: Dunkwa-on-Offin) District Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese (Capital: Abura-Dunkwa) Agona East (Capital: Nsaba) Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam (Capital: Ajumako) Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa (Capital: Breman Asikuma) Assin North Municipal (Capital: Assin Foso) Assin South (Capital: Nsuaem Kyekyewere) Awutu Senya (Capital: Awutu Breku) Gomoa East (Capital: Afransi) Gomoa West (Capital: Apam) Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Municipal (Capital: Elmina) Twifo/Heman/Lower Denkyira (Capital: Twifo Praso) Upper Denkyira West (Capital: Diaso)

Coordinates: 5°30′N 1°00′W / 5.500°N 1.000°W / 5.500; -1.000