Up until 2018 Ghana had 10 administrative areas however, after a long period of consultation another 6 were added taking the total 16. Each of the 16 regions now have their capitals and a mix of things to explore.
When were the 6 new regional capitals of Ghana created?
How the new Ghana regions were created?
- Western Region was split into two to create Western and Western North;
- Northern Region was split into two to create North East and Savannah;
- Volta Region was split into two to create Volta and Oti;
- Brong-Ahafo Region was split into three to create Bono, Ahafo and Bono East.
Why were six new regions created in Ghana?
Why the new regions work
- Meet the changing needs of their growing population
- Protect minority ethnic or group interest and to ensure cohesion
- Help ensure that development and resource infrastructure is directed to the right geographical area
Explore The 16 regions of Ghana & find out what they have to offer
Accra is the gateway to Ghana and probably the most vibrant region in Ghana. The Greater Accra Region is the most densely populated administrative capital…
The Volta Region is probably the most easterly region of Ghana, bordering on Togo, the Volta Region is an area of extraordinary scenic beauty with its rolling hills…
The Western North Region is one of the six new regions of Ghana which was created in 2019. To create the region the Western Region was split into…
The Western Region in Ghana is located in the south-western part of the country and shares boundaries with the Central, Ashanti, and Western North Region.…
The Central Region in Ghana was historically part of the Western Region until 1970 when it was carved out just before the 1970 Population Census.…
The Ashanti Region is the cultural heartbeat to Ghana and Land of the Golden Stool. It’s where you will find the second capital Kumasi founded…
The Upper East Region of Ghana has a population of just over a million people and covers 7.8% of Ghana’s land mass. The capital of…
Where is the Savannah region in Ghana? The Savannah Region is bordered on the north by the Upper West region, on the west by the Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire international border,…
The North East Region is one of the sixteen regions of Ghana. It is located in the north of the Ghana and was created in December 2018 after…
The Bono region is one of the 16 administrative regions of Ghana. It is as a result of the remainder of Brong-Ahafo region when Bono East region and Ahafo region were created.[3] Sunyani, also known…
The Ahafo Region is a newly created Region in Ghana with Goaso as its capital. The Ahafo Region is bordered on the north by the Bono region, the east by Ashanti Region, the west…
The Bono East region of Ghana is a new region carved out of the existing Brong Ahafo region. The capital of the new region is Techiman. The Bono…
The Upper West Region of Ghana has a different feeling, as a more traditional region. The capital of the region is Wa which is also…
The Northern Region is the largest region in Ghana in terms of land area. It shares boundaries with the Upper East and the Upper West…
The Oti Region is one of the six regions created regions of Ghana in December 2018.[4] The region was carved out of the northern part of the Volta Region Dambai is…
The Eastern Region of Ghana is a rich blend of dramatic landscapes, historic relics and traditional cultures. The ancient blends with the 20th century in…
The full list of the 16 Ghana regions and their regional capitals
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Author: The editor
Working with off site teams to create content and providing insights on all things Ghana related. Always keen to hear from people traveling to Ghana or living in Ghana. As there is so much to see and do and write about