Catchment Area Statistics

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There are three Research Centres strategically located in the main ecological zones of Ghana – Navrongo Health Research Centre (NHRC) in the northern belt (Savannah), Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) in the middle belt (Forest) and Dodowa Health Research Centre (DHRC) in the southern belt (Coastal), to undertake complex policy related research. 

Regions in Our Catchment Area (Southern Ghana) & Statistics
There are basically six (6) regions in our catchment area. Their statistical figures are as follows, as well as their Administrative Divisions (Districts, Municipalities, Metropolitans).

Source: 2021 Population Census, Ghana Statistical Service (web)

Click on any Administrative Division to see more area or division specific statistical figures.
Greater Accra Region
Capital - Accra

3,245 km² Area
1,681/km² Population Density
2.9%^ Annual Population Change [2010 → 2021]

Volta Region
Capital - Ho

9,504 km² Area
174.6/km² Population Density
1.1%^ Annual Population Change [2010 → 2021]

Western North
Capital - Sefwi Wiawso

10,079 km² Area
87.40/km² Population Density [2021]
2.0%^ Annual Population Change [2010 → 2021]

Western Region
Capital - Sekondi-Takoradi

13,842 km² Area
148.9/km² Population Density [2021]
2.0%^ Annual Population Change [2010 → 2021]

Central Region
Capital - Cape Coast

9,826 km² Area
291.0/km² Population Density [2021]
2.5%^ Annual Population Change [2010 → 2021]

Eastern Region
Capital - Koforidua

19,323 km² Area
151.4/km² Population Density [2021]
0.98% Annual Population Change [2010 → 2021]

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