Districts
The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into 10 districts. Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Area, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves.
| Districts in Greater Accra Region | ||
|---|---|---|
| District | Capital | Population |
| Accra Metropolitan | Accra | 1,695,136 (2000 census) |
| Tema Metropolitan | Tema | 506, 637 (2000 census) |
| Adenta Municipal | Adenta | |
| Ga East Municipal | Abokobi | |
| Ga West Municipal | Amasaman | 548, 011 (2000 census) |
| Ga South Municipal | Weija | |
| Ashiaman Municipal | Ashiaman | |
| Ledzokuku-Krowor | Teshie-Nungua | |
| Dangme East | Ada Foah | 93, 193 (2000 census) |
| Dangme West | Dodowa | 96, 776 (2000 census) |
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