Techiman North District Assembly

• Name of MMDA: Techiman North District Assembly
• Region: Bono East Region
• Type of Assembly: District
• Year Established: 2012 (by Legislative Instrument 2094, carved from Techiman Municipal Assembly)

The Techiman North District 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 District was carved out of the former Techiman Municipal Assembly and was established under the Local Government (Establishment of Districts) Instrument, 2012 (L.I. 2095). It was inaugurated on 28 June 2012, with Tuobodom as its administrative capital.

The District is located in the central part of the Bono East Region. It shares political and administrative boundaries with Techiman Municipal to the south, Wenchi Municipal to the north-west, Kintampo South District to the north, and Nkoranza North District to the north-east. The District covers approximately 420 square kilometres, according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census.

Techiman North District comprises about 64 towns and villages, with Tuobodom, Offuman, Aworowa, Krobo and Buoyem serving as its major settlements. Many of the communities are situated along the Techiman-Wenchi and Techiman-Kintampo routes, which provide important transportation links within the District and to neighbouring municipalities and districts.

According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, Techiman North District had a population of 102,529, comprising 50,248 males and 52,281 females. Of the total population, 70,031 people (68.3%) lived in urban areas, while 32,498 people (31.7%) lived in rural areas. The District had a population density of approximately 244.1 persons per square kilometre.

Agriculture remains an important component of the District’s economy. Major crops cultivated include yam, maize, cassava, cocoyam, plantain and vegetables, alongside cash crops such as cashew, cocoa and mango. Trading and other commercial activities also contribute significantly to the local economy, particularly in the major settlements.

The Techiman North District Assembly is responsible for local governance and socio-economic development within the District. Its functions include development planning, infrastructure provision, environmental management, revenue mobilisation and the delivery of basic public services. The District’s vision is to alleviate poverty and transform its local economy into a vibrant and developed enclave.

Population: 102,529
Male: 50,248
Female: 52,281
Land area: 420 km²
Capital: Tuobodom
Population density: 244.1 persons/km²
Major towns: Tuobodom, Offuman, Aworowa, Krobo and Buoyem
Urban population: 70,031
Rural population: 32,498