Agona Nkwanta Explained

Official Name:Agona Nkwanta
Settlement Type:District Capital
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Ghana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Western Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ahanta West District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:14,104
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:4.8883°N -1.9658°W

Agona Nkwanta is the capital of Ahanta West District in Ghana.

Details

Agona, also known as Agona Junction or Agona Nkwanta, is 7 km inland and along the Takoradi and Tarkwa road, with a branch road off to Dixcove (and Achowa, Akwidaa) and Busua. According to the Ghana Statistical Service's 2010 Population and Housing Census, the population of Agona Nkwanta was 14,104.[1]

The only Senior High school in Agona is Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School.[2] Agona is one of the fasted growing towns in the Western Region according to studies.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: District Analytical Report - Ahanta West. Ghana Statistical Service. 13 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180219014127/http://www.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Western/AHANTA%20WEST.pdf. 19 February 2018. dead.
  2. Web site: Baidoo Bonso Senior High/Tech . 2024-06-30 . GhanaHighSchools.com . en-GB.