Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly
- Name of MMDA: Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly
- Region: Bono East Region
- Type of Assembly: Municipal
- Capital: Nkoranza
- Year Established: 2007 (by L.I. 1894, upgraded to a Municipal Assembly)
The Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly is one of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana and forms part of the 11 MMDAs in the Bono East Region. The Municipality was established as part of Ghana’s decentralisation programme and was later elevated to Municipal status. Its administrative capital is Nkoranza.
Nkoranza South Municipality is located in the southern part of the Bono East Region. It shares administrative boundaries with Nkoranza North District to the north, Offinso North District in the Ashanti Region to the south, Atebubu-Amantin Municipal to the east, and Techiman Municipal to the west.
In terms of land area, the Municipality covers approximately 913 square kilometres. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, Nkoranza South Municipal had a population of 114,642, comprising 57,112 males and 57,530 females. Of the total population, 63,523 people lived in urban areas, while 51,119 lived in rural areas.
Nkoranza South is predominantly an agricultural municipality, with farming serving as an important economic activity and source of livelihood for a significant proportion of its population. The Municipality is also strategically positioned within the Bono East Region, with Nkoranza serving as an important commercial and administrative centre.
The Municipality currently operates as the Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly, with the Assembly responsible for local governance, development planning, infrastructure provision and the delivery of essential public services within its jurisdiction. The Assembly’s official website identifies it as the Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly and lists its current vision as building community confidence and promoting sustainable, well-planned social and economic development.
Population: 114,642
Male: 57,112
Female: 57,530
Land area: 913 km²
Capital: Nkoranza
- Total Land Area (sq. km): 913
- Population (2021 Census): 114,642
- Major Towns/Communities: Nkoranza (capital), Akuma, Bomini, Kranka, Dromankese, Yefri, Buabeng-Fiema
- Boundaries:
- North – Nkoranza North District
- South – Techiman Municipal
- East – Atebubu-Amantin Municipal
- West – Wenchi Municipal
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- Municipal Chief Executive (MCE): Hon. Godfred Dapaa
- Presiding Member: [To be updated]
- Assembly Structure:
- 29 Electoral Areas
- Zonal/Area Councils including Nkoranza Urban, Akuma, Bomini, and Kranka
- Sub-Committees: Finance & Administration, Works, Social Services, Development Planning, Justice & Security, Agriculture & Environment.
- Assembly Membership (Elected & Appointed): Elected members, government appointees, the MCE, and the Member of Parliament.
- Key Sectors of Focus: Agriculture, Education, Health, Infrastructure (roads, water, electricity), Tourism, Local Economic Development.
- Flagship Projects & Programmes:
- Rehabilitation of feeder roads and expansion of rural electrification
- Construction and upgrading of classrooms and teachers’ quarters
- Upgrading of health facilities and expansion of CHPS compounds
- Promotion of eco-tourism at Buabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
- Vocational and youth employment training programmes
- SDGs Alignment: Aligns with SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), and 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities).
- Main Economic Activities: Farming (yam, cassava, maize, plantain, groundnuts), livestock rearing, trading, and tourism.
- Key Investment Opportunities:
- Agro-processing and value addition to cassava, yam, and maize
- Tourism development at Buabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary and cultural heritage sites
- Real estate, hospitality, and commercial markets
- Business Support Services: Business Advisory Centre (BAC), microfinance institutions, rural banks, cooperatives.
- Health Facilities: 1 Municipal Hospital, several health centres, CHPS compounds, and private clinics.
- Educational Institutions: Basic schools, SHSs (e.g., Nkoranza SHS), vocational and technical schools.
- Road Network Condition: Trunk road network fair; feeder roads generally poor, limiting access to farms.
- Water & Sanitation Coverage: Boreholes, standpipes, and hand-dug wells are the main water sources; sanitation facilities are inadequate.
- Electricity Coverage: Expanded to most communities, with rural electrification ongoing.
- Waste Management Systems: Communal containers and door-to-door services in Nkoranza; open dumping in rural communities.
- Climate Adaptation Efforts: Afforestation, sustainable farming practices, climate-smart agriculture initiatives.
- Environmental Challenges: Bushfires, deforestation, charcoal production, poor sanitation practices.
- Public Engagement Strategies: Community durbars, town hall meetings, budget hearings, participatory planning forums.
- Youth & Women Inclusion Mechanisms: Gender Desk, Women in Agriculture Development (WIAD), youth employment programmes.
| 1. | KOKOFU/KOASE |
| 2. | DOTOBAA |
| 3. | DOMPOASE |
| 4. | ESTATE |
| 5. | ANAMA/BREME |
| 6. | BRAHOHO |
| 7. | AKUMSA-DOMASE |
| 8. | ACHEASE (NKWABENG) |
| 9. | BONSU |
| 10. | ASUONO/BARNOFOUR |
| 11. | YEBOASAH |
| 12. | DONKRO-NKWANTA |
| 13. | ASUAKWAA/ BEPOSO |
| 14. | AKUMA |
| 15. | SESSIMAN |
| 16. | ADINKRA-AKYI |
| 17. | BREDI NO.1 |
| 18. | NKORANZA FIE |
| 19. | SALAMKROM |
| 20. | BREDI NO.2 |
| 21. | KRANSIESO |
| 22. | NKWABENG-ANAFOUR |
| 23. | KASSADJAN |
| 24. | NEWTOWN (NK2) |
| 25. | AHYIAYEM |
| 26. | AYEREDE |
| 27. | ADUAKA |
| 28. | ASUOSO/MPEM |
| 29. | AKROPONG/DANDWA |