Western North, with capital Sefwi Wiawso, is Ghana’s cocoa heartland with extensive high forest and significant timber resources. The Sefwi people have a rich heritage and growing urban centres such as Sefwi Bekwai and Enchi.

Land Market

Stool and family lands dominate. Cocoa farm acquisitions, timber concession interfaces, and peri-urban housing drive demand. Proper indentures, site plans and confirmation from traditional councils are vital due to overlapping claims.

Culture

Sefwi culture features vibrant yam festivals, unique drumming styles and craft, including black-and-white cloth variants. Local cuisine highlights cocoyam dishes and game.

Tourism

Bia National Park and forest reserves provide wildlife and canopy experiences; cocoa farm tours and waterfalls around Wiawso offer eco-tourism opportunities.

Predominant Activities

Agriculture

Cocoa dominates, with plantain, cassava, maize and emerging rubber and oil palm. Beekeeping and mushroom cultivation are growing niches.

Timber and Mining

Timber processing (sawmills, furniture) and small-scale gold mining occur; compliance and reclamation are priority issues.

Trade and Services

Produce aggregation, rural banking, and transport hubs in Sefwi towns support the value chains.