The capital was the first place to host the Mampong Stool or Silver-Stool of the Mamponghene.Shortly after the formation of the Ashanti Kingdom, the capital was moved to an area called Botaase, later known as Mampong.[5][6] About 60% of the labor force is engaged in agriculture, followed by the service, commerce and manufacturing sectors.[3] Small business can be located all across the town, including milling machines, which plays a big role in the local food industry.The average annual rainfall is around 1,270 mm (50 in) and the mean monthly temperature ranging from 22 to 30 °C (72 to 86 °F).