Birim South District

Birim South District is one of the thirty-three districts in Eastern Region, Ghana.[1] It was formerly part of the then-larger and original Birim South District until 2008, when it was split off to become a new Birim South District; thus the original remaining part was renamed as Birim Central Municipal District. Later in 2018, part of the district had split off to become Achiase District. The district assembly is located in the southwest part of Eastern Region and has Akim Swedru as its capital town.

Birim South District
District
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Eastern Region districts
Birim South District
Location of Birim South District in Eastern Region
Coordinates: 5°53′39.98″N 1°0′55.22″W
RegionEastern Region
CapitalAkim Swedru
District2008
Named forBirim River
SeatDistrict Assembly
Boroughs
Councils
Government
 • District ExecutiveBaffour Mensah-Takyi
 • Presiding MemberKwaku Amoah Bosompem
Area
 • Total299.5 km2 (115.6 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
 • Summer (DST)GMT
Area code(s)+233 34 292
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The Birim South District was split again in February, 2020 into Achiase District and the Birim South District. Most of the towns in the earlier Birim South like Achiase, Aperadi and Akenkasu all formed part of the newly created Achiase District while Akim Swedru maintained its status as capital in the Birim South with adjouring towns like Awisa and Anamase. In 2008, there was an earlier split of the old Birim South District which then had its capital at Akim Oda by the Kufuor Government. These were the current Birim Central Municipal District with its capital at Akim-Oda and the Birim South District. Akim Oda is a major commercial hub for all the three districts.

Boundaries

The Birim South District is located in the south of Eastern Ghana. It is bordered on the north east by the Birim Central Municipal District. To the west is the Assin North Municipal District in the Central Region and to the south, the newly created Achiase District and Agona West District, also in the Central Region.[1]

Geography

The district covers an area of 299.5 square kilometres. Within it are a lot of hills, streams and rivers. It has 2 peak rain seasons during May–June and September–October. The relative humidity ranges from 56% during the dry season and 70% during the rainy season. The district lies within a semi-deciduous rainforest region.[1] The Birim River flows through Birim South District.

Demographics

The population is 47.6% male and 51.4% female.[1] 56% of the population live in rural areas.[1]

Administration

The highest political and administrative body in the district is the District Assembly. The District Executive is the political and administrative head. The assembly also has a presiding member who is the chairperson. There are 3 sub-district councils. They are the Akim Swedru Urban Council, Achiasi Town Council and the Aperadi Area Council.[1]

List of settlements

The town of Akim Swedru, is the capital. The other major settlements in the Birim South district are Achiasi and Aperadi. Achiasi is the main commercial centre.[1]

Settlements of Birim South District
No. Settlement Population Population year
1 Achiasi
2 Adiembra
3 Aduasa
4 Aggreykrom
5 Akim Swedru 10,379 2013
6 Akortekrom
7 Akyem Swedru
8 Anamase
9 Anyinam
10 Aperadi
11 Apoli
12 Awisa
13 Bieni
14 Bomoden
15 Duakon
16 Kokobeng
17 Nyankomase
18 Osorase

See also

References
  1. "Birim South district". Retrieved 2012-09-12.

Sources
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