List of Ghana Parliament constituencies
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This is a list of the 275 constituencies represented in the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, as at the December 2012 parliamentary election.[1] Each constituency is represented by a single Member of Parliament (MP). The number of seats was increased from 200 to 230 after the December 2000 elections.[2] The total list of constituencies was increased to 275 prior to the Ghanaian general election in 2012.[3]
Ashanti Region - 47 seats
The number of constituencies in this region increased from 33 to 39 in 2004 and 47 in 2012 prior to the Ghana General Election, 2012. Some new districts were created in 2008 affecting the location of some constituencies.
- Afigya-Kwabre District - created 2008
- Kwabre West - created 2004
- Atwima Kwanwoma District - created 2008
- Bosome Freho District - created 2008
- Mampong
- Asokwa
- Bantama
- Nhyiaeso - created 2004
- Oforikrom - created 2004
- Old Tafo
- Suame - created 2004
- Subin
- Manhyia
- Kwadaso - created 2004
- Offinso North District - created 2008
- Sekyere Afram Plains District - created 2008
- Sekyere Central District - created 2008
Brong Ahafo Region - 29 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 21 to 24 in 2004 and 29 in 2012 prior to the Ghana General Election, 2012.
- Dormaa East District - created 2008
- Jaman North - created 2004
- Kintampo South - created 2004
- Nkoranza North District - created 2008
- Nkoranza North - created 2004
- Sunyani West District - created 2008
Central Region - 23 seats
The number of constituencies in the region increased from 17 to 19 in 2004 and 23 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Agona East District - created 2008
- Awutu Senya District - created 2008
- Gomoa East District - created 2008
- Hemang Lower Denkyira - created 2004
- Twifo-Atii Morkwaa
- Upper Denkyira West District - created 2008
- Upper Denkyira West - created 2004
Eastern Region - 33 seats
The number of constituencies was increased from 26 to 28 in 2004 and 33 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Akyemansa District - created 2008
- Ofoase-Ayirebi - created 2004
- Birim South District - created 2008
- Akim Abuakwa North - created 2004
- Akim Abuakwa South
- Upper Manya Krobo District - created 2008
Greater Accra Region - 34 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 22 to 27 in 2004 and 34 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Ablekuma Central
- Ablekuma North
- Ablekuma South
- Ablekuma West - created 2012
- Ayawaso Central
- Ayawaso East
- Ayawaso North - created 2012?
- Ayawaso West Wuogon
- Dade Kotopon
- Domeabra-Obom - created 2004
- Korle Klottey
- Odododiodoo
- Okaikwei North
- Okaikwei South
- Okaikwei Central - created 2012?
- Adenta Municipal District - created 2008
- Adenta - created 2004
- Ashaiman Municipal District - created 2008
- Abokobi-Madina
- Dome-Kwabenya - created 2004
- Ga South Municipal District - created 2008
- Trobu-Amasaman
- Weija - created 2004
- Bortianor - created 2012?
- Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District - created 2008
- Kpone-Katamanso
- Shai-Osudoku
- Tema Central - created 2012?
- Tema East
- Tema West
Northern Region - 31 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 23 to 26 in 2004 and 31 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Chereponi District - created 2008
- Karaga - created 2004
- Kpandai District - created 2008
- Kpandai
- Tamale Central
- Tamale North - created 2004
- Tamale South - created 2004
- Walewale
- Yagaba-Kubori (Walewale West)- created 2004
Upper East Region - 15 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 12 to 13 in 2004 and 15 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Bawku Central
- Binduri
- Pusiga - created 2004
- Kassena Nankana West District - created 2008
Upper West Region - 11 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 8 to 10 and 11 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
- Lambussie Karni District - created 2008
- Sissala West - created 2004
- Wa West - created 2004
Volta Region - 26 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 19 to 22 in 2004 and 26 in 2012 prior to the Ghanaian general election, 2012.
The Adaklu District was created in 2012 from the former Adaklu-Anyigbe District.[4]
- Adaklu - created 2012
The Afadzato South District was created in 2012 from the Hohoe Municipal District.[5]
- Afadjato South - created 2012
- Agotime Ziope District
The Agotime Ziope District was created in 2012 from the former Adaklu-Anyigbe District.
- Agotime-Ziope - created 2012
The Akatsi North District was created in 2012 from the former Akatsi District.[6]
- Akatsi North - created in 2012
The Akatsi South District is the result of Akatsi North District being carved out of the former Akatsi District in 2012.[7]
- Akatsi South, formerly Avenor-Ave
- Biakoye District - created 2008
- Ho West District
The Ho West District was carved out of the Ho Municipal District in 2012.[8]
- Kpando
- Krachi East - created 2004
- Krachi Nchumuru District
Carved out of Krachi West District
- Krachi Nchumuru
- Nkwanta North District - created 2008
- Nkwanta North - created 2004
- Central Tongu - created 2004
- North Tongu
- North Dayi District
Western Region - 26 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 19 to 22 in 2004 and 26 in 2012.
- Ellembelle District - created 2008
- Sefwi Akontombra - created 2008
- Sefwi-Akontombra - created 2004
- Effia-Kwesimintsim
- Essikado-Ketan - created 2004
- Sekondi
- Takoradi
- Shama District - created 2008
See also
- Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2008
- MPs elected in the Ghana parliamentary election, 2008
- Parliament of Ghana
- Districts of Ghana
- Regions of Ghana
Notes
- ↑ "The Parliament of Ghana - FAQ's". The website of the Parliament of Ghana. Parliament of Ghana. 2004. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-23.
- ↑ "07 DECEMBER 2000 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION". AFRICAN ELECTIONS DATABASE. AfricanElections.tripod.com. 2006-06-01. Retrieved 2007-03-23.
- ↑ "Controversy Over the Creation OF 45 New Constituencies". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ↑ "Volta » Adaklu (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "Volta » Afadzato South (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "Volta » Akatsi North (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "Volta » Akatsi North (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "Volta » Ho West (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
External links and sources
- Ghana Parliament Official Website
- Constituencies and MPs on GhanaDistrict.com
- List of new constituencies by region on Ghana government website
- The List of the new Constituencies created in 2004 by National Electoral Commission - Page 11