Anyinam Explained

Official Name:Anyinam
Settlement Type:Urban area
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Anyinam in Eastern Region
Coordinates:6.3702°N -0.54°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Eastern Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Atiwa East District
Population As Of:2012
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:GMT
Timezone Dst:GMT

Anyinam is a town and capital of the Atiwa East District located in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Anyinam is the birthplace of Osei Tutu. According to Gus Casely-Hayford, "Today Anyinam remains sacred to the Asante." The village contains a shrine in commemoration of Osei Tutu's birth.[6]

References

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.mindat.org/feature-2304423.html Anyinam, Ghana
  2. Web site: Ghana » Eastern Region » East Akim Municipal . www.eastakim.ghanadistricts.gov.gh . 2015-05-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150525203049/http://www.eastakim.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/?arrow=nws&read=30730 . 2015-05-25 .
  3. Web site: Two drivers killed in Anyinam Highway robbery . tv3network.com . 2015-06-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150624025346/http://tv3network.com/all-news/news/local/two-drivers-killed-in-anyinam-highway-robbery.html . 2015-06-24 .
  4. Web site: 2021-05-17. Galamsey fight: Soldiers destroy 14 excavators, other equipment in Atewa East and West. 2021-05-17. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
  5. Web site: Lands Minister, Abu Jinapor embarks on aerial tour of River Pra - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-05-18. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  6. Book: Casely-Hayford . Gus . The Lost Kingdoms of Africa . 2012 . Bantam Press . Croydon . 9780593068144 . 260.