New Juaben Municipal District is a former district that was located in Eastern Region, Ghana. Originally created as a municipal district assembly in 1988. However on 1 November 2017 (effective 15 March 2018), it was split out into two new municipal districts: New Juaben South Municipal District (capital: Koforidua) and New Juaben North Municipal District (capital: Effiduase). The municipality was located in the central part of Eastern Region and had Koforidua as its capital town.
Geography
New Juaben Municipal District fell within Eastern Region of Ghana. New Juaben Municipality covered an estimated area of 110 square kilometers constituting 0.57% of the total land area of Eastern Region.
A predominant natural feature in Koforidua is the 'Obuo Tabri' Mountain, which is considered sacred. Nearby is Akosombo Dam which holds Lake Volta, the world's largest man-made lake. Waterfalls in the area such as Akan Falls and Boti Falls and the Umbrella Rock attract tourists to New Juaben Municipal District and Eastern Region.
Weather New Juaben Municipal District had an annual rainfall ranging from 50 – 120 inches and 20 – 32 Celsius mean annual temperatures.
Boundaries New Juaben Municipal District shared boundaries with East Akim Municipality to the northeast, Akuapim North District to the east and south and Suhum Kraboa Coaltar District to the west.
List of settlements Settlements of New Juaben Municipal District No. Settlement Population Population year 1 Abotanso 2 Adom Ponsu Boampong 3 Akwadum 4effiduase 5 Asikasu Asuogya 6 Asokore 7 Betom 8 Dansuagya 9 Densu Dam Site 10 Effiduase 11 Jumapo 12 Ketenkye 13 Kofikrom 14 Koforidua 130,810 2013 15 Koforidua-Ada 16 Koforidua Korle Kwanta 17 Mpaem 18 Nyerede Okper 19 Nyerede Trom 20 Oyoko 21 Srodae 22 Suhyen 23
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Districts: New Juaben Municipal District