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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical Characteristics
The Afigya-Kwabre South District is located in the semi-deciduous forest zone. The zone is characterized by relatively high rainfall (about 1400mm per annum with a bimodal pattern). The major rainy season occurs between March and mid-July with a peak in May /June. There is a dry spell from mid-July to mid-August. The original vegetation is forest and this has largely been degraded by lumbering, expansion of settlements and farming. Crops cultivated in the district include, cocoa, oil palm, citrus, avocado pear, plantain, maize, cassava, cocoyam, cowpea, vegetables etc.
The landscape is a dissected plateau and generally undulating with heights reaching 244m to 1,200m above sea level. Besides the river valleys, there are very few waterlog areas which support the growth of deep rooted crops/plants. The District has two geological formations, namely Voltaian and Dahomeyan. The Voltaian formation consists of shale, sandstone, mudstone and lime-stone. The Dahomeyan formation consists of metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist. The mass presence of granite rock in the district supports the quarry industry. This will continue to be a major source of employment and income and so the citizenry must be encouraged to take advantage of the potential. The natural environment of the district is gradually losing its purity and importance due to the increase in population and its attendant problems such as sand winning and real estate and its effects on the environment.
Location
The District is located in the central part of Ashanti Region of Ghana between Latitudes 6.893867 and 6.894077, and Longitudes -1.68917 and -1.52372(WGS 84 coordinate system). The district has an area of about 122 square kilometres (12,188.3 hectares). The District is bounded by Suame Municipal Assembly and Tafo Municipal Assembly to the South, Afigya Kwabre North to the North, Atwima Nwabiagya North to the West, Sekyere South to the North East, and Kwabre East Municipal to the South East. Its closeness to Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana makes it a dormitory district and also has a high population growth rate (2.7%) and a fast growth of settlements. This has resulted in intense pressure on socio-economic facilities as well as increase in waste generation.
Relief and Drainage
The landscape is a dissected plateau with heights reaching 244m to 366m above sea level. The plateau forms part of the Mampong-Gambaga scarp. The landscape is predominantly undulating resulting in erosion along the slopes. The relief in the district is generally undulating with altitude ranging from 244-304m. Isolated hills around Buoho also have altitudes up to 304m. The undulating nature of the relief of the district makes flow of water easy. Besides the river valleys, there are very few waterlog areas. This again supports the growth of deep rooted crops/plants. The high points serve as observations for people who enjoy sceneries as shown in plate 1 below.
Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
The nation has seen changes in the rainfall pattern which is attributed to changes in the climatic conditions. As these and other changes will become more pronounced in the coming years if little is done to manage the environment, the effect of these conditions to the environment and society in general will be dire. Over the past century, human activities have released large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The majority of greenhouse gases come from burning fossil fuels to produce energy, although deforestation, industrial processes, and some agricultural practices also emit gases into the atmosphere. Rising global temperatures have been accompanied by changes in weather and climate. Because so many systems are tied to climate, a change in climate can affect many related aspects of where and how people, plants and animals live, such as food production, availability and use of water, power and transportation systems, and health risks. The extent of environmental degradation and the district?s dependence on agriculture makes it imperative to green our environment.
Greening the economy refers to the process of reconfiguring businesses and infrastructure to deliver better returns on natural, human and economic capital investments, while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions, extracting and using less natural resources, creating less waste and reducing social disparities. Thus green economy as an important tool for achieving sustainable development involves increasing investments in the environment as a means of promoting sustainable economic growth, decent job creation, and poverty reduction. Therefore, in delivering on objectives of sustainable development the emphasis would be on reshaping and refocusing policies, investments and spending towards a range of sectors, such as water services, waste management, and sustainable agriculture and forests; as well as public education on simple actions like using energy efficient bulbs, using less water, and recycling to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the risks associated with climate change.
The Afigya-Kwabre South District is located in the semi-deciduous forest zone. The zone is characterized by relatively high rainfall (about 1400mm per annum with a bimodal pattern). The major rainy season occurs between March and mid-July with a peak in May /June. There is a dry spell from mid-July to mid-August. The original vegetation is forest and this has largely been degraded by lumbering, expansion of settlements and farming. Crops cultivated in the district include, cocoa, oil palm, citrus, avocado pear, plantain, maize, cassava, cocoyam, cowpea, vegetables etc.
The landscape is a dissected plateau and generally undulating with heights reaching 244m to 1,200m above sea level. Besides the river valleys, there are very few waterlog areas which support the growth of deep rooted crops/plants. The District has two geological formations, namely Voltaian and Dahomeyan. The Voltaian formation consists of shale, sandstone, mudstone and lime-stone. The Dahomeyan formation consists of metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist. The mass presence of granite rock in the district supports the quarry industry. This will continue to be a major source of employment and income and so the citizenry must be encouraged to take advantage of the potential. The natural environment of the district is gradually losing its purity and importance due to the increase in population and its attendant problems such as sand winning and real estate and its effects on the environment.
Location
The District is located in the central part of Ashanti Region of Ghana between Latitudes 6.893867 and 6.894077, and Longitudes -1.68917 and -1.52372(WGS 84 coordinate system). The district has an area of about 122 square kilometres (12,188.3 hectares). The District is bounded by Suame Municipal Assembly and Tafo Municipal Assembly to the South, Afigya Kwabre North to the North, Atwima Nwabiagya North to the West, Sekyere South to the North East, and Kwabre East Municipal to the South East. Its closeness to Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana makes it a dormitory district and also has a high population growth rate (2.7%) and a fast growth of settlements. This has resulted in intense pressure on socio-economic facilities as well as increase in waste generation.
Relief and Drainage
The landscape is a dissected plateau with heights reaching 244m to 366m above sea level. The plateau forms part of the Mampong-Gambaga scarp. The landscape is predominantly undulating resulting in erosion along the slopes. The relief in the district is generally undulating with altitude ranging from 244-304m. Isolated hills around Buoho also have altitudes up to 304m. The undulating nature of the relief of the district makes flow of water easy. Besides the river valleys, there are very few waterlog areas. This again supports the growth of deep rooted crops/plants. The high points serve as observations for people who enjoy sceneries as shown in plate 1 below.
Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
The nation has seen changes in the rainfall pattern which is attributed to changes in the climatic conditions. As these and other changes will become more pronounced in the coming years if little is done to manage the environment, the effect of these conditions to the environment and society in general will be dire. Over the past century, human activities have released large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The majority of greenhouse gases come from burning fossil fuels to produce energy, although deforestation, industrial processes, and some agricultural practices also emit gases into the atmosphere. Rising global temperatures have been accompanied by changes in weather and climate. Because so many systems are tied to climate, a change in climate can affect many related aspects of where and how people, plants and animals live, such as food production, availability and use of water, power and transportation systems, and health risks. The extent of environmental degradation and the district?s dependence on agriculture makes it imperative to green our environment.
Greening the economy refers to the process of reconfiguring businesses and infrastructure to deliver better returns on natural, human and economic capital investments, while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions, extracting and using less natural resources, creating less waste and reducing social disparities. Thus green economy as an important tool for achieving sustainable development involves increasing investments in the environment as a means of promoting sustainable economic growth, decent job creation, and poverty reduction. Therefore, in delivering on objectives of sustainable development the emphasis would be on reshaping and refocusing policies, investments and spending towards a range of sectors, such as water services, waste management, and sustainable agriculture and forests; as well as public education on simple actions like using energy efficient bulbs, using less water, and recycling to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the risks associated with climate change.
Date Created : 3/16/2026 7:28:12 AM
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