Ashaiman

For other uses, see Ashaiman (disambiguation).

Ashaiman
Ashiaman
Town
Etymology: Ga: Ashaimam (Combination of "Ashai" and "Mang"–Ashai's town)[1]
Ashaiman is located in Ghana
Ashaiman
Ashaiman
Location of Ashaiman in Greater Accra Region
Coordinates: 5°42′N 0°02′W / 5.700°N 0.033°W / 5.700; -0.033
Country Ghana
RegionGreater Accra Region
DistrictAshaiman Municipal District
Government
 • OmanheneNii Annang Adzor
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 (2021)[2]: 3 
 • Total
208,060
 • Ethnicities
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT
Postcode district
GB
Area code030
ClimateAw
Websiteashma.gov.gh Edit this at Wikidata

Ashaiman (often wrongly spelled as "Ashiaman") is a large town and the capital of the Ashaiman Municipal District in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[3] According to the 2021 census, the town, along with the district, has a population of 208,060 people.[4] Ethnic groups who resided in Ashaiman are the Ga-Adangbe, Ga, Guan, Hausa, Fante people, Dagomba, Ewe, Ashanti, and Akuapem.[2] The current Omanhene of the town is Nii Annang Adzor.[5]

  1. ^ Glover, B. (2 December 2022). "Ashaiman; other side of the town's origin". Graphic Online. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b 2010 population & housing census (Ashaiman Municipal) (PDF) (Report). Ghana Statistical Service. 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Afienya, Ashaiman, Katamanso and other areas in Accra to have interrupted supply - Water Company - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". www.ghanadistricts.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  5. ^ Neequaye, B. (6 February 2022). "Ashaiman chief prepares to welcome Awinongya Jr Sunday". Graphic Online. para. 1. Retrieved 18 August 2024.