Ethnicity, language and chieftaincy

The major ethnic group in the Municipal is Akan consisting mainly of Wassa, Fantes, Ashantis and Nzemas. The Ewes, Kusasis and Dargartis constitute the minority. The major languages spoken in the District are Wassa, Fante and Twi.

The Municipal is part of the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area having its seat at Benso in Tarkwa Nsuem Municipality. There are fourteen (14) Divisional Chiefs in the District, they are Apinto (Awudua), Himan, Beppoh, Kokoase, Tarkwa Bremang, Nsuta Mbease, Pieso, Huni- Valley, Ehyireso, Damang, Petepom, Enyinam, Bontoware, Nyametease. Chieftaincy succession follows the matrilineal system of inheritance. The chiefs are partners in development in the District offering resources for community projects.

Festivals and religion

The major festivals celebrated in the Municipality are Adumkese Festival at Awudua, Yam festival at Bogoso and Apafram festival celebrated by the people of Himan. All these festivals are celebrated in the month of November. These festivals provide a platform for reunion of the people and a forum for discussions on developmental projects. Majority of the people are Christian (80.8%) and a few practice the Islamic religion. There are also a few people with no religion or who practice traditional religion.