Ashanti Region
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Not to be confused with Ashanti Empire.
The Ashanti Region is located in the southern part of Ghana and is the third largest of 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 24,389 km2 (9,417 sq mi) and making up 10.2 percent of the total land area of Ghana. It is the most populated region in Ghana, with a population of 5,440,463 according to the 2021 census, accounting for around one-fifth of Ghana's total population.[4] The Ashanti Region is known for its gold bar and cocoa production. The largest city and capital of Ashanti is Kumasi.
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Ashanti | |
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Country | Ghana |
Capital | Kumasi |
Districts | 27 |
Government | |
• Regional Minister | Simon Osei-Mensah[1] |
• Asantehene | Osei Tutu II |
Area | |
• Total | 24,389 km2 (9,417 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 3rd |
Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 5,440,463 |
• Rank | Ranked 1st |
• Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | |
• Year | 2013 |
• Per capita | $5,150 |
GDP (Nominal) | |
• Year | 2013 |
• Per capita | $2,500 |
Time zone | GMT |
Area code | 032 |
ISO 3166 code | GH-AH |
HDI (2019) | 0.620[3] medium · 3rd |
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