Adansi South District | |
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District | |
Districts of Ashanti |
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Districts of Ashanti | |
Coordinates: 6°4′N 1°24′W / 6.067°N 1.400°W | |
Country | Ghana |
Region | Ashanti Region |
Capital | New Edubiase |
Government | |
• District Executive | Francis Kudjo Dorpenyoh |
Area | |
• Total | 1,380 km2 (530 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | — |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
The Adansi South District is one of the twenty-seven (27) districts in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, and the southernmost district in the Ashanti Region. Its capital is New Edubiase.
Adansi South District lies entirely in a forest.
The district contains eight forest reserves. Hardwood lumber is a major district asset. Among the crops grown in Adansi South are pineapples, cashews, black pepper, and tomatoes.
The region is popular for eco-tourism, containing many scenic waterfalls and mountain ranges.
Coordinates: 6°4′N 1°24′W / 6.067°N 1.400°W