Upper Denkyira District

Upper Denkyira District
Former District

Location of Upper Denkyira District in Central Region
Upper Denkyira District

Location of Upper Denkyira District in Central Region

Coordinates: 5°58′00″N 1°47′00″W / 5.9667°N 1.7833°W / 5.9667; -1.7833Coordinates: 5°58′00″N 1°47′00″W / 5.9667°N 1.7833°W / 5.9667; -1.7833
Region Central Region
Area
  Total 1,139 km2 (440 sq mi)
Population
  Ethnicity Akan people

The Upper Denkyira District is a former district that was located in the Central Region of Ashantiland Peninsula, Ghana. It was named after the former kingdom of Denkyira. The capital of Upper denkyira District was Dunkwa-On-Offin. The District Chief Executive was Richard Anane Adabor.[1]

References

  1. "Diaso chiefs root for Adabor's nomination as DCE". GhanaWeb. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
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