The town is closer to the western border of Ghana, has white sand beaches and is known for its numerous tourist sites.

One of Half Assini's chiefs, Anthony Kwaw, was best friends with Ghana's first president in school.

[1][2] The British cargo ship SS Bakana ran aground at the shores of Half Assini on 27/08/1913 and the debris still remains there until this day.

The Kundun festival, also known as Abissa among the Nzema’s is celebrated annually by the chiefs and people of Half Assini mostly in October to thank the god’s for a good harvest.

The Half Assini Senior High School located within the town serves students from across the length and breadth of the country.