Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger Ga East District in 2004, until the eastern part of the district was split off to create La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly on 28 June 2012, which was established by Legislative Instrument (L.I.)

2131; thus the remaining part has been retained as Ga East Municipal Assembly.

The municipality is located in the western part of Greater Accra Region and has Madina as its capital town.

The total area of the district is 70.887 square kilometers.

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