The district assembly is the southernmost part of Ashanti Region and has New Edubiase as its capital town.

Hardwood lumber is a major district asset.

It is on record to be one of the largest cocoa producing areas in Ghana.

Among the crops grown in Adansi South are plantains, cocoyams, rice.

The forest also produces sinal and mushroom The region is popular for eco-tourism, containing many scenic waterfalls and mountain ranges.