List of Ghana Parliament constituencies
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This is a list of the 275 constituencies represented in the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, as at the December 2012 parliamentary election.[1] Each constituency is represented by a single Member of Parliament (MP). The number of seats was increased from 200 to 230 after the December 2000 elections.[2] The total list of constituencies was increased to 275 prior to the Ghanaian general election in 2012.[3]
Ashanti Region - 47 seats
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The number of constituencies in this region increased from 33 to 39 in 2004 and 47 in 2012 prior to the Ghana General Election, 2012. Some new districts were created in 2008 affecting the location of some constituencies.
- Afigya-Kwabre District - created 2008
- Kwabre West - created 2004
- Atwima Kwanwoma District - created 2008
- Bekwai Municipal District
- Bosome Freho District - created 2008
- Kumasi Metropolitan District
- Asawase
- Asokwa
- Bantama
- Nhyiaeso - created 2004
- Oforikrom - created 2004
- Old Tafo
- Suame - created 2004
- Subin
- Manhyia
- Kwadaso - created 2004
- Kwabre East District
- Offinso North District - created 2008
- Offinso South Municipal District
- Sekyere Afram Plains District - created 2008
- Sekyere Central District - created 2008
Brong Ahafo Region - 29 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 21 to 24 in 2004 and 29 in 2012 prior to the Ghana General Election, 2012.
- Dormaa East District - created 2008
- Jaman North - created 2004
- Kintampo South - created 2004
- Nkoranza North District - created 2008
- Nkoranza North - created 2004
- Sunyani Municipal District
- Sunyani West District - created 2008
Central Region - 23 seats
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The number of constituencies in the region increased from 17 to 19 in 2004 and 23 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Agona East District - created 2008
- Awutu Senya District - created 2008
- Cape Coast Metropolitan District
- Gomoa East District - created 2008
- Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem District
- Hemang Lower Denkyira - created 2004
- Twifo-Atii Morkwaa
- Upper Denkyira West District - created 2008
- Upper Denkyira West - created 2004
Eastern Region - 33 seats
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The number of constituencies was increased from 26 to 28 in 2004 and 33 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Akyemansa District - created 2008
- Ofoase-Ayirebi - created 2004
- Birim South District - created 2008
- Akim Abuakwa North - created 2004
- Akim Abuakwa South
- Upper Manya Krobo District - created 2008
- West Akim District
- Lower West Akim
- Upper West Akim
Greater Accra Region - 34 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 22 to 27 in 2004 and 34 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Ablekuma Central
- Ablekuma North
- Ablekuma South
- Ablekuma West - created 2012
- Ayawaso Central
- Ayawaso East
- Ayawaso West Wuogon
- Dade Kotopon
- Domeabra-Obom - created 2004
- Korle Klottey
- Odododiodoo
- Okaikwei North
- Okaikwei South
- Adenta Municipal District - created 2008
- Adenta - created 2004
- Ashaiman Municipal District - created 2008
- Dangme West District
- Abokobi-Madina
- Dome-Kwabenya - created 2004
- Ga South Municipal District - created 2008
- Trobu-Amasaman
- Weija - created 2004
- Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District - created 2008
- Tema Municipal District
Northern Region - 31 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 23 to 26 in 2004 and 31 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Chereponi District - created 2008
- Karaga - created 2004
- Kpandai District - created 2008
- Kpandai
- Saboba/Chereponi District
- Tamale Municipal District
- Tamale Central
- Tamale North - created 2004
- Tamale South - created 2004
- Tolon/Kumbungu District
- Walewale
- Yagaba-Kubori (Walewale West)- created 2004
- Zabzugu/Tatale District
Upper East Region - 15 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 12 to 13 in 2004 and 15 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Bawku Central
- Binduri
- Pusiga - created 2004
- Garu-Tempane
- Kassena Nankana West District - created 2008
Upper West Region - 11 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 8 to 10 and 11 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Lambussie Karni District - created 2008
- Sissala West - created 2004
- Wa West - created 2004
Volta Region - 26 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 19 to 22 in 2004 and 26 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Avenor-Ave
- Biakoye District - created 2008
- Ho Municipal District
- Hohoe Municipal District
- Keta Municipal District
- Ketu South District
- Kpando District
- North Dayi
- Krachi East - created 2004
- Nkwanta North District - created 2008
- Nkwanta North - created 2004
- Central Tongu - created 2004
- North Tongu
Western Region - 26 seats
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The number of constituencies increased from 19 to 22 in 2004 and 26 in 2012.
- Ellembelle District - created 2008
- Sefwi Akontombra - created 2008
- Sefwi-Akontombra - created 2004
- Effia-Kwesimintsim
- Essikado-Ketan - created 2004
- Sekondi
- Takoradi
- Shama District - creatd 2008
Notes
- ↑ "The Parliament of Ghana - FAQ's". The website of the Parliament of Ghana. Parliament of Ghana. 2004. Retrieved 2007-03-23.
- ↑ "07 DECEMBER 2000 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION". AFRICAN ELECTIONS DATABASE. AfricanElections.tripod.com. 2006-06-01. Retrieved 2007-03-23.
- ↑ "Controversy Over the Creation OF 45 New Constituencies". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
See also
- Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2008
- MPs elected in the Ghana parliamentary election, 2008
- Parliament of Ghana
- Districts of Ghana
- Regions of Ghana