Historical Perspective

The main ethnic group of the area is Ga-Adangbe. The dominant indigenous language spoken is Ga and it is a patrilineal society. However, other ethnic groups can be found in the Municipality due to the warm hospitality of the indigenes and extensive economic activities in the area.

Historically, it is believed that the people of La migrated from the Middle East through a town called Bone in Nigeria to the present location. La-mei (the natives) came with and have continued to practice their own religious believes under the deity “La-Kpa” who they believe fought for them in all the battles with different hostile tribes during their migration.

 There are 77 family houses that fall under the umbrella of eight clan houses, headed by sub chiefs who represent their people in the traditional council. They also assist the paramount chief in the traditional administration of the Municipality.

Festival

The La people celebrate Homowo as their festival usually in the month of August every year. The main native food of the people is kenkey, fish and pepper (komi ke shito). The La Mantse also known as Nii La is the paramount chief of the La Traditional Area who is assisted by eight clan sub-chiefs in the traditional administration of the area.