he Kumasi Metropolis is centrally located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.  Its unique central position makes it accessible from all corners of the country.  It is the second largest city in the country and the administrative capital of Ashanti.  It is a fast growing Metropolis with an estimated population of more than two million people and an annual growth rate of about 5.4%.  The Metropolis is about 254 kilometers; its physical structure is basically circular with a central located commercial area.