Topographyâ
The District is located within the forest belt of the Western Region with an undulating topography made up of Highlands and Lowlands that are interspersed with fast flowing rivers and marshy lands. These highlands serve as the sources for most of the streams and rivers in the district. These highlands serve as the sources for most of the streams and rivers in the district. The District is drained by three major fast-flowing rivers. These are BIA, Fanoma, and Sui. They flow all year round and therefore serve as a source of fishing.
Climate
The District is located within the wet-semi Equatorial climatic zone of the West African sub-Region. The District therefore receives nine (9) months of rainfall with two peak periods in May and June, and September and October. Generally, the annual rainfall ranges between 1500mm and 1800mm. Temperatures are generally warm in the District ranging between 280C and 370C. The highest temperatures are recorded between February and March while the lowest is in August.
Population (Demographic Analysis)
The total population reported for the district during the 2010 census is 20,529. Males constitute (51.9%) and females (48.1%) The age group with the highest population size is ( 0-4 ) with the highest proportion of (14.1%) followed by 5-9 age group with the proportion of (13.2%) and 10-14 age group with a least proportion of (12.7%).
Location/Landuse
The District is located in the Western part of the Western North region of Ghana. It is bordered to the North, South, East and West by Juaboso, Aowin, Sewfi Akontombra Districts and the republic of La Cote DâIvoire respectively. The District covers a total land area of 400.14 square kilometers.