List of Deprived Districts In Ghana

List of Deprived Districts In Ghana

Ghana currently has 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) used for local governance and administration. They are made up of: 6 Metropolitan Assemblies,109 Municipal Assemblies,146 District Assemblies.

Some communities in Ghana continue to face serious challenges in healthcare, education, roads, water, and employment opportunities.

Understanding these deprived areas is important for national development, policy planning, and equal access to social services.

Here is a comprehensive look at the list of deprived districts and communities across Ghana;

1. ASHANTI REGION
Famous for its rich Ashanti culture, gold resources, and the historic city of Kumasi. These are the deprived district in the region;
1. Sekyere Afram Plains
2. Sekyere Central
3. Ejura Sekyedumasi
4. Bosome Freho
5. Amansie West
6. Amansie South
7. Ahafo Ano North & South
8. Adansi South

2. BONO REGION
Bono Region is a key commercial and agricultural center with Sunyani as its capital.
1. Banda
2. Tain
3. Jaman South
4. Jaman North
5. Dormaa West
6. Sunyani West
7. Pru East & West (Yeji)
8. Sene East & West
9. Nkoranza North
10. Kintampo South

3. BONO EAST REGION
This region is known for food production, especially yam farming, and the beautiful Volta Lake areas. See deprived districts below:
1. Sene West
2. Sene East
3. Pru West
4. Pru East
5. Atebubu Amantin
6. Kintampo South (Jema)

4. EASTERN REGION
The Eastern Region is celebrated for its mountains, waterfalls, and important agricultural production. See deprived districts below:
1. Kwahu Afram Plains South
2. Kwahu Afram Plains South (duplicate in original)
3. Upper Manyo Krobo
4. Ayensuano
5. Fanteakwa North
6. Birim North (Abirem)
7. Upper Manya Krobo (Asesewa)
8. Kwahu West (Nkawkaw)

5. GREATER ACCRA REGION
The smallest but most urbanized region in Ghana and serves as the nation’s political and economic hub. Below are the list of deprived district in the region:
1. Ada West
2. Ada East
3. Ningo Prampram
4. Ga South (Ngleshie Amanfro)
5. Shai-Osudoku (Dodowa)

6. VOLTA REGION
Volta Region is admired for its scenic landscapes, including the famous Mount Afadja and Wli Waterfalls. List of deprived areas are:
1. Agortime Ziope
2. South Dayi
3. Tongu ( North, Central and South)
4. Akatsi North
5. Anloga
6. West Dayi
7. Akatsi South

7. WESTERN REGION
Is known for its abundant natural resources, beautiful beaches, and thriving oil industry. The deprived district includes:
1. Wassa East
2. Wassa Amanfi East
3. Wassa Amanfi Central
4. Jomoro
5. Ellembelle
6. Aowin
7. Mpor (listed as “Mphor”)

8. CENTRAL REGION
Is home to many historic slave castles and some of Ghana’s top tourist attractions. Below are the list of deprived are;
1. Upper Denkyira West
2. Upper Denkyira East
3. Assin North
4. Assin South
5. Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira
6. Twifo Atti-Morkwa (Twifo Praso)
7. Ekumfi
8. Gomoa Central & East
9. Awutu Senya West

9. AHAFO REGION
Ahafo Region is rich in cocoa farming and mining activities with a strong agricultural economy. Check out the deprived districts
1. Asunafo
2. Asutifi South (Hwidiem)
3. Asutifi North (Kenyasi)
4. Tano North (Duayaw Nkwanta)

10. NORTHERN REGION
Is one of the largest regions and is known for its rich traditions and agricultural potential. All districts are deprived (except Tamale and Sagnarigu)
Priorities given to below districts:
1. Sangule
2. Salaga (East Gonja)

11. NORTH EAST REGION
All districts
Priorities given to below districts:
1. West Mamprusi (Walewale)
2. Bunkpurugu-Nyankpanduri
3. Yunyoo-Nasuan
4. Mamprugu Moagduri (Yagaba)
5. Chereponi

12. SAVANNAH REGION
All districts
Priorities given to below districts:
· East Gonja (Salaga)
· North Gonja (Daboya)
· Sawla-Tuna-Kalba
· Bole
· Central Gonja (Buipe)

13. UPPER EAST REGION
All districts (except Bolgatanga)
Priorities given to below districts:
1. Bawku West (Zebilla)
2. Builsa North (Sandema)
3. Builsa South (Fumbisi)
4. Bongo Garu
5. Tempane
6. Pusiga

14. UPPER WEST REGION
Upper West Region is admired for its warm hospitality, cultural festivals, and peaceful environment.
All districts are regarded as deprived (except Wa)
Priorities given to below districts:
1. Sissala West (Gwollu)
2. Wa West (Wechiau)
3. Lambussie-Karni
4. Nandom & Jirapa
5. Daffiama-Bussie-Issa

15. OTI REGION
Oti Region is a newly created region noted for farming, fishing, and peaceful rural communities. All districts are considered as deprived:
1. Krachi East (Dambai)
2. Nkwanta South
3. Nkwanta North
4. Krachi West
5. Krachi Nchumuru
6. Biakoye
7. Jasikan
8. Kadjehi

16. WESTERN NORTH REGION
All districts (except Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai and Sefwi Wiaso)
Priorities given to below districts:
1. Bia East (Adabokrom) & Bia West (Essam)
2. Bodi
3. Sefwi Akontombra
4. Sefwi Wiawso

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