Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger and first Assin North Municipal District on 18 February 2004, until the southern part of the district was split off to create the present Assin North District on 15 March 2018; thus the remaining part has been renamed as Assin Central Municipal District.
It used to be a part of the former larger and initial Assin North Municipal District until February 18, 2004. The southern portion separated to form the current Assin North District on March 15, 2018; therefore, the remaining area was renamed as the Assin Central Municipal District.