Central Tongu District (formerly North Tongu District) was, at the time of its establishment in 1989, known as Adidome District. The name was changed to the current one in response to agitation for a more unifying name. Geographically, the Central Tongu District shares common borders with South Tongu to the south east, Dangbe East and West Districts to the southwest and with Asuogyaman District to the west. To the north, the district is bordered by Ho Municipal and to the east by Akatsi District.
The Central Tongu District lies within the Tropical Savannah Grassland zone. The Volta River runs from the north to the south of the district roughly, dividing it into two equal parts with each half lying on the bank of the river.
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The population of the District is almost 140,000.The quality of the environment of the district is generally fair. Due to the rural nature of the district, it has less pollution from industrial and vehicular waste and other pollutants which is mostly associated with large population.
Agriculture is the leading sector in the district’s economy, although it is still dominated by small-scale unorganised farmers who depend mainly on simple, labour-intensive production techniques.
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The Central Tongu District Assembly is committing efforts to end the woes of residents regarding the difficulty in accessing potable water as the Assembly has commenced the effective implementation of the four constituency water project at Adidome, the district capital.
C TONGU: Assembly prepares for 2012 FOAT assessment The Central Tongu District assembly hopes to qualify and benefit from the next batch of the district development facility (DDF) to improve its financial outlook for more development projects.
C TONGU: Abandoned projects to be completed-DCE The Central Tongu District assembly has resolved to expend its share of the 2011 district development facility (DDF) on some important projects that have stalled due to lack of funds.
C TONGU: Assembly to build more kindergartens The quest to improve standards of education in the Central Tongu District has compelled the assembly to redirect its resources towards improving access to early childhood development.
