Jema Explained

Official Name:Jema
Coordinates:7.90, -1.77
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Bono East Region
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities - Bono
Population Blank2 Title:Religions

Jema is the administrative capital of Kintampo-South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana. It has an estimated population of about 7,868, while the total District population stands at 93,600.[1] The town is known for the Jema High School.[2] The school is the only second cycle institution in the district.[3]

The only Government Hospital[4] in the district is located in Jema. Mansie, Amoma, Anyima and Apesika, also communities in the district have Health Centers. The district has only one Rural Bank, which is an agency of the Kintampo Rural Bank.[5] The Bank is located at Jema. Agriculture is a major occupation where yams, maize, cassava are some of the major crops produced and cash crops such as cashew and mangoes. Jema has a weekly market day on Tuesdays.

References

7.9°N -1.77°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghana - Population and Housing Census 2010 - Ghana. 2021-03-19. www2.statsghana.gov.gh.
  2. Web site: References » Schools/Colleges. www.modernghana.com. 12 August 2011.
  3. Web site: List of Secondary Schools in Ghana. www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. 12 August 2011.
  4. Web site: KINTAMPO SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL Service Mapping Directory. 2021-03-19. directory.mogcsp.gov.gh.
  5. Web site: Kintampo Rural Bank - About us. 2021-03-19. www.kintamporuralbank.org.