Prior to the elevation of sub-metropolitan district councils into independent municipal districts in March 2018, the Accra Metropolitan District spanned an area of 139 sqkm and encompassed 10 sub-metropolitan councils: Ayawaso West, Ayawaso Central, Ayawaso East, Okaikoi North, Okaikoi South, Ablekuma North, Ablekuma Central, Ablekuma South, Osu Klottey, and Ashiedu Keteke.