The Dangme West District is situated in the Southeastern part of Ghana, lying between latitude 5° 45’ south and 6° 05’ North and Longitude 0° 05’ East and 0° 20’ West. The District has a total land area of 1,442 square kilometers, making it the largest in the Greater Accra Region. The land size represents 41.5% of the regional land area.
The district was carved out of the former Dangme District in 1988 as a result of a national redemarcation exercise carried out in relation to decentralization reforms in the country. The district shares boundaries with the Yilo Krobo District on the North- West, North-Tongu District on the North-East, Akwapim-North District on the West, Tema District on the South-West and Dangme-East District on the East.
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The Dangme West District is the largest district in the Greater Accra Region with a landmass of 1442 sq km. it occupies 41.5% of the Greater Accra Region. The district is noted for its rich history and abounds in many rich and diversified cultures. We have many tourist attractions such as the Tsenku water falls, Dodowa Forest, the Shai Hills Reserve that has a lot of wild animals in it just to mention but few.
We have also the beaches at Ningo and Prampram where one could relax and enjoy the sea breeze. There are also many hotel accommodatio ... more »
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The National Plan of Action (NPA) for the elimination of the worst forms of Child Labour by 2015, is before Cabinet for approval.
(PRAMPRAM) DANGME WEST: Freeze on sale of lands soon Private developers and investors who wish to acquire lands for development purposes within the Prampram Traditional Area should take steps to reconsider their decisions since a notice has been served of the issuance of a caveat against the sale of family lands in the area.
DANGME WEST : Woman dies in peace deal A 60 year old woman, Rose Seinor, died on June 27, when she attempted to separate a fight between a couple at Dodowa.
(DODOWA) DANGME WEST: Stakeholders initiate programme to fight HIV/AIDS To help sensitize the populace on HIV/AIDS through free HIV Counselling and Testing, JICA and Sony, a global leader in electronics in collaboration with the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana and the Ghana AIDS Commission have organized a forum dubbed “JICA & Sony Public Viewing in Ghana: Football against HIV & AIDS” inthe Dangme West District of the Greater Accra Region.
(DODOWA) DANGME WEST: Assembly poised to boost education delivery In an effort to boost education delivery and academic performance of pupils and students, Shai Area Progressive Union (SHAU), a civil society organisation, and the District Education Planning Unit of the Dangme West Assembly have jointly organised a public forum on education delivery in Dodowa.
