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). There are 275 parliamentary constituencies.[2]
History
The number of seats was increased from 200 to 230 after the December 2000 elections.[3] The total list of constituencies was increased to 275 prior to the Ghanaian general election in 2012.[4]
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
- Amansie West (defunct)
- Manso Nkwanta
- Manso Edubia
- 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 (defunct)
- Manhyia North
- Manhyia South
- Kwadaso - created 2004
- Akrofuom - created 2004
- Obuasi (defunct)
- Obuasi East
- Obuasi West
- Offinso North District - created 2008
- Sekyere Afram Plains District - created 2008 (defunct)
- 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.
- Berekum (defunct)
- Berekum East
- Berekum West
- Dormaa East District - created 2008
- Dormaa West (defunct)
- Dormaa West
- Dormaa Central
- 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
assinThe 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
- Awutu-Senya (defunct)
- Awutu-Senya East
- Awutu-Senya West
- Cape Coast (defunct)
- Cape Coast North
- Cape Coast South
- 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.
- Akropong(defunct)
- Akuapem North
- Okere
- Aburi-Nsawam (defunct)
- Akwapim South
- Nsawam Adoagyiri
- Akyemansa District - created 2008
- Ofoase-Ayirebi - created 2004
- Atiwa (defunct)
- Atiwa East
- Atiwa West
- Birim South District - created 2008
- Akim Abuakwa North - created 2004
- Akim Abuakwa South
- Fanteakwa (defunct)
- Fanteakwa North
- Fanteakwa 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
- Ayawaso Central
- Ayawaso East (defunct)
- Ayawaso East
- Ayawaso North
- Ayawaso West Wuogon
- Dade Kotopon
- Domeabra-Obom - created 2004
- Korle Klottey
- Odododiodoo
- Okaikwei North
- Okaikwei Central
- Okaikwei South
- 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 (defunct)
- Trobu
- Amasaman
- Weija - created 2004 (defunct)
- Weija-Gbawe - created 2012
- Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfrom
- Anyaa-Sowutuom
- Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District - created 2008
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.
- Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo (defunct)
- Bunkpurugu
- Yunyoo
- Chereponi District - created 2008
- Salaga (defunct)
- Salaga North
- Salaga South
- Karaga - created 2004
- Kpandai District - created 2008
- Tamale Central
- Tamale North - created 2004 (defunct)
- Tamale North
- Sagnarigu
- Tamale South - created 2004
- Damango-Daboya (defunct)
- Damango
- Daboya-Mankarigu
- Walewale
- Yagaba-Kubori (Walewale West)- created 2004
- Zabzugu-Tatale (defunct)
- Zabzugu
- Tatale-Sanguli
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
- Bolgatanga (defunct)
- Bolgatanga Central
- Bolgatanga East
- Garu-Tempane (defunct)
- Garu
- Tempane
- 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
- Lawra-Nandom (defunct)
- Lawra
- Nandom
- 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.[5]
- Adaklu - created 2012
The Afadzato South District was created in 2012 from the Hohoe Municipal District.[6]
- Afadjato South - created 2012
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.[7]
- 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.[8]
- Akatsi South, formerly Avenor-Ave
- Biakoye District - created 2008
The Ho West District was carved out of the Ho Municipal District in 2012.[9]
- Krachi East - created 2004
- Nkwanta North District - created 2008
- Nkwanta North - created 2004
- Central Tongu - created 2004
- North Tongu
Western Region - 26 seats
The number of constituencies increased from 19 to 22 in 2004 and 26 in 2012.
- Ellembelle District - created 2008
- Mpohor-Wassa East (defunct)
- Mpohor
- Wassa East
- Sefwi Akontombra - created 2008
- Sefwi-Akontombra - created 2004
- Effia-Kwesimintsim (defunct)
- Effia
- Kwesimintsim
- Essikado-Ketan - created 2004
- Sekondi
- Takoradi
- Shama District - created 2008
See also
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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.
- ↑ "Controversy Over the Creation OF 45 New Constituencies". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "Volta » Afadzato South (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "Volta » Akatsi North (New)". GhanaDistricts.com. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Maks Publications & Media Services. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. 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. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.