Didn’t know that Kodie is more than just a small town? Kodie serves as the capital of the Afigya-Kwabre South district in Ghana. The Afigya-Kwabre South district was created on November 1, 2007. Its administrative capital is Kodie.
Let’s delve deeper into Kodie’s story. The Afigya Kwabre South District was once part of a larger district. It was carved out of the Kwabre East and Sekyere South Districts. This happened through Legislative Instrument 1885.
Imagine Kodie in the heart of the Ashanti Region. Kodie’s location is strategic. It sits in the central part of Ghana. The highway that runs from south to north makes it easily accessible. Kumasi is the second-largest city in Ghana. Kodie’s closeness to Kumasi has led to its designation as a dormitory district. This proximity fosters high population growth. It also encourages the fast growth of settlements.
The Afigya Kwabre South District shares borders with several areas. These include the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to the south. Sekyere South District lies to the north. Offinso Municipal is to the west. Kwabre East Municipal sits to the east.
Did you know that the Afigya Kwabre South District spans approximately 409.4 square kilometers? This is about 1.4% of the Ashanti Region. The district lies between specific latitudes and longitudes. These are Latitudes 60 50’N and 70 10’ N. Longitudes 10 40’ W and 10 25’ W define its borders.
Kodie and its surrounding towns are transforming. Towns like Atimatim, Heman, and Afrancho are becoming urban centers. This is due to their closeness to Kumasi. These towns are experiencing a boost in commercial activities. This economic growth should increase revenue for the district.
In 2010, the population of the Afigya Kwabre South District was 136,140. There were 66,350 males and 69,790 females.
Kodie stands as a testament to strategic location. It is a place of increasing commercial activity. Careful planning is essential. It will ensure sustainable growth. It will improve the quality of life for its inhabitants.