Central Tongu District

Central Tongu District is one of the eighteen districts in Volta Region, Ghana.[1] Originally created as an ordinary district assembly in 1988 when it was known as the 1st North Tongu District. Later, part of the district was split off on 28 June 2012 to create a new North Tongu District; thus the original remaining part was renamed to become Central Tongu District; which was established by Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2077. The district assembly is located in the southern part of Volta Region and has Adidome as its capital town.

Central Tongu District
District
Central Tongu District
Coordinates: 6°04′27″N 0°29′59″E
CountryGhana
RegionVolta Region
Population
 (2010)
 • Total59,411

Geography

The district is bordered to the north by Adaklu District and Agotime Ziope District, to the east by Akatsi South District, to the south by South Tongu District, and to the west by North Tongu District and Ho West District. According to the 2010 census, the population of the district is 59,411, with 27,790 males and 31,621 females.[2]

References
  1. "Central Tongu". Ghana Districts. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  2. "District Analytical Report - Central Tongu" (PDF). Ghana Districts. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
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