New-Juaben Municipal District
Geography
New Juaben Municipal District fell within Eastern Region of Ghana. New Juaben Municipality covered an estimated area of 110 square kilometers constituting 0.57% of the total land area of Eastern Region.
A predominant natural feature in Koforidua is the 'Obuo Tabri' Mountain, which is considered sacred. Nearby is Akosombo Dam which holds Lake Volta, the world's largest man-made lake. Waterfalls in the area such as Akan Falls and Boti Falls and the Umbrella Rock attract tourists to New Juaben Municipal District and Eastern Region.
Weather
New Juaben Municipal District had an annual rainfall ranging from 50 – 120 inches and 20 – 32 Celsius mean annual temperatures.
Boundaries
New Juaben Municipal District shared boundaries with East Akim Municipality to the northeast, Akuapim North District to the east and south and Suhum Kraboa Coaltar District to the west.
List of settlements
Settlements of New Juaben Municipal District | |||
No. | Settlement | Population | Population year |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Abotanso | ||
2 | Adom Ponsu Boampong | ||
3 | Akwadum | ||
4 | effiduase | ||
5 | Asikasu Asuogya | ||
6 | Asokore | ||
7 | Betom | ||
8 | Dansuagya | ||
9 | Densu Dam Site | ||
10 | Effiduase | ||
11 | Jumapo | ||
12 | Ketenkye | ||
13 | Kofikrom | ||
14 | Koforidua | 130,810 | 2013 |
15 | Koforidua-Ada | ||
16 | Koforidua Korle Kwanta | ||
17 | Mpaem | ||
18 | Nyerede Okper | ||
19 | Nyerede Trom | ||
20 | Oyoko | ||
21 | Srodae | ||
22 | Suhyen | ||
23 |
References
- ^ "New Juaben Assembly revokes permit for statue after family sued Paramount Chief for ordering its destruction - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ "New-Juaben Municipal". New Juaben. Archived from the original on February 11, 2010.