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The Offinso Municipal District is one of the 27 districts of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Located in the northwestern part of the region, its capital is Offinso.
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Map of Offinso, Ghana
History
The Asante name ɔfenso has been anglicised to Offinso. The former Offinso District was divided into Offinso South Municipal and Offinso North District with their capitals at New Offinso and Akomadan respectively; the division was done during former President John Agyekum Kufuor's term of office.
Education
In Offinso there are:
There are 52 kindergartens, 94 primary schools, and 52 junior secondary schools.
There are 44 kindergartens, 42 primary schools, and 15 junior secondary schools.
Culture
Most culture, heritage, and customs in the district originated with the Akan people. However, migrant settlers from the north have brought their own culture to the area.
The Municipality has one major festival, the Mmoaninko Afahye, which is celebrated every four years. It is an occasion which brings Offinso citizens, home and abroad, together to discuss the development of the Municipality.
Demographics
About 85% of the population are Asante, while the remaining 15% comprises other ethnic groups, the majority of whom hail from the Northern, Upper West, and Upper East Regions.
Christianity is the main religion practiced in the district, although there is a significant Muslim population in the town of Offinso.
Governance
The Municipality has one paramount chief, the Offinsohene, and several sub-chiefs.