Central Region (Ghana)
Central Region | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Capital | Cape Coast |
| Districts | 17 |
| Government | |
| • Regional Minister | Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,826 km2 (3,794 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 8th |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 2,859,821 |
| • Rank | Ranked 4th |
| • Density | 291.0/km2 (753.8/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2013 |
| • Per capita | $5,150 |
| GDP (Nominal) | |
| • Year | 2013 |
| • Per capita | $3,500 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Area code | 033 |
| ISO 3166 code | GH-CP |
| HDI (2017) | 0.633[2] medium · 5th |
The Central Region is one of the 16 administrative regions of Ghana. Ashanti and Eastern regions border it to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The Central Region has an economy based on industrial minerals and tourism. The Central region has tourist attractions including castles, forts and beaches along the region's coastline.
Economy and tourism
The Central Region is a hub of education. Its 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 Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The Central Region is a center for tourism within Ghana, with Kakum National Park and beach developments.[3][4]
Administrative divisions
The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into 22 MMDA's (made up of 1 Metropolitan, 7 Municipal and 14 District Assemblies).[5] Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The list is as follows:
References
- ↑ "Regional Ministers – Government of Ghana". ghana.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2017-07-04. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- ↑ "Sub-national HDI – Area Database – Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ↑ "Story Map Series". www.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ↑ Sirakaya, Ercan; Teye, Victor; Sönmez, Sevil (2002-08-01). "Understanding Residents' Support for Tourism Development in the Central Region of Ghana". Journal of Travel Research. 41 (1): 57–67. doi:10.1177/004728750204100109. ISSN 0047-2875.
- ↑ "Central Region". GhanaDistricts. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
