Akuapem South District - Page 2 of 3
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Akuapem South District - Page 2
Plains and Ridges
The District shows a rolling land with hills and ridges. The relief can be categorised in to three divisions i.e.
· The Densu Plains;
· The Ponpon Narrow Land; and
· The Akuapem and Togo Ridge. The ridge rises over 1000 ft at Aburi.
Rivers
The Densu River and its tributary rivers and streams drain the District. The Densu River is 115.8 km long and takes its sources from Atiwa Mountain Ranges near Kibi in the Eastern River.
The District shows a rolling land with hills and ridges. The relief can be categorised in to three divisions i.e.
· The Densu Plains;
· The Ponpon Narrow Land; and
· The Akuapem and Togo Ridge. The ridge rises over 1000 ft at Aburi.
Rivers
The Densu River and its tributary rivers and streams drain the District. The Densu River is 115.8 km long and takes its sources from Atiwa Mountain Ranges near Kibi in the Eastern River.
The Akuapem South District has the following locations. - Please Click the table to enlarge!
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Demographic Analysis
Total Population 116,176
Population Growth Rate 1.9%
Population Density 227 Persons Per Square kilometre
20-Houses
3-Post Office
4-Telephone
5-Primary
Labour Force 57.4% of the Total Population
Dependency Ratios
By Age 0.74:1
Economic 1.31:1
Unemployed 7.9% of the economically active
Total Population 116,176
Population Growth Rate 1.9%
Population Density 227 Persons Per Square kilometre
20-Houses
3-Post Office
4-Telephone
5-Primary
Labour Force 57.4% of the Total Population
Dependency Ratios
By Age 0.74:1
Economic 1.31:1
Unemployed 7.9% of the economically active
Population
Male to Female Ratio 0.94%:1
Urban/Rural Split 1:1.3
Physical Characteristics
Land Area 403 Square km
Proportion of Land Area to Eastern Region 1.2%
Proportion of Land Area to National Relief 0.2%
Relief Akuapem Togo Ranges Height 1200 Feet
Pompom Narrow Low land 150 Feet
Densu Plains
Main Rivers - Densu Pompon
Climate 23c lowest 30c Highest
Vegetation Semi-deciduous Forest & Coastal
Savannah Grassland
Main Soil Type Forest Ochrosoils
Geological Resources Rock Boulders
Social Characteristics
Per Capita Income ...
Poverty line 21% of Population
Hard-Core Poverty 7% of Population
Education
Literacy Rate 63.7%
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
Public Schools 1:64
Private Schools 1:30
Nursery Schools 5
Kindergartens 47
Primary Schools 90
Junior Secondary Schools 41
Senior Secondary Schools 5
Technical/Vocational Institution 1
Agricultural Training College 1
Teacher Training College 1
Health (Diseases in District)
Malaria
Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
Lower Respiratory Diseases
District Hospital 1
PHC Level B 4
PHC Level A 1
Maternity Homes 4
Eye Clinics 2
Orthopaedic Centre 1
Other Private Clinics 3
Male to Female Ratio 0.94%:1
Urban/Rural Split 1:1.3
Physical Characteristics
Land Area 403 Square km
Proportion of Land Area to Eastern Region 1.2%
Proportion of Land Area to National Relief 0.2%
Relief Akuapem Togo Ranges Height 1200 Feet
Pompom Narrow Low land 150 Feet
Densu Plains
Main Rivers - Densu Pompon
Climate 23c lowest 30c Highest
Vegetation Semi-deciduous Forest & Coastal
Savannah Grassland
Main Soil Type Forest Ochrosoils
Geological Resources Rock Boulders
Social Characteristics
Per Capita Income ...
Poverty line 21% of Population
Hard-Core Poverty 7% of Population
Education
Literacy Rate 63.7%
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
Public Schools 1:64
Private Schools 1:30
Nursery Schools 5
Kindergartens 47
Primary Schools 90
Junior Secondary Schools 41
Senior Secondary Schools 5
Technical/Vocational Institution 1
Agricultural Training College 1
Teacher Training College 1
Health (Diseases in District)
Malaria
Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
Lower Respiratory Diseases
District Hospital 1
PHC Level B 4
PHC Level A 1
Maternity Homes 4
Eye Clinics 2
Orthopaedic Centre 1
Other Private Clinics 3
Aburi Links:
- Aburi - Main Page (English)
- Aburi - Hauptseite (Deutsch)
- About Aburi and Aburi Botanic Gardens
- Aburi Town - History
- Akuapem South District - Page 1
- Akuapem South District - page 2
- Akuapem South District - page 3 (include. Climate)
- Akuapem South District - Investment Potential
- Present Aburihene and Adontehene of Akuapem
- Akuapem Adonten Odwira Festival in Aburi
- Streams, Lakes and Hills in and near Aburi
- Aburi Botanic Gardens - Contact
How to get to Aburi
By public transport - Mini-Bus or TroTro can be boarded at Tema Station in Accra central or at Odawna station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle or at Madina. There is also a METRO-Mass Bus from Accra, via Aburi. (Best choice)
Aburi is about 30 Km away from Accra, and can be reached via a modern dual-carry way.
By public transport - Mini-Bus or TroTro can be boarded at Tema Station in Accra central or at Odawna station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle or at Madina. There is also a METRO-Mass Bus from Accra, via Aburi. (Best choice)
Aburi is about 30 Km away from Accra, and can be reached via a modern dual-carry way.
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