Kenyasi Explained

Official Name:Kenyasi
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Ghana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Ahafo Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Asutifi District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2005
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:6.9833°N -25°W

Kenyasi is a town in Ghana and it's the capital of the Asutifi North District in the Ahafo Region. Kenyasi is a combination of two towns: Kenyasi No.1 and Kenyasi No.2Kenyasi has abundance of Gold resources hence Newmont, Ghana Ahafo mine having their operations in the area since 2007.Kenyasi has direct routes to places such as Mim, Ahafo(24 km); Hwidiem (5 km); Ntotroso (13 km). Notable secondary educational institution in this town is the OLA Girls Senior High School (Kenyasi)[1]

Economy

Agricultural farming is the main occupation in Kenyasi.The major cash crops grown in this area is cocoa. Plantain, Cassava are among the food crops grown by residents in the area mostly on subsistence basis.[2] Since 2007 when Newmont Ghana established their Ahafo mine, a lot of residents have now been employed in the mining sector.[3] Hood Lyrics Recording Studio, and the Alabama Hotel are some of the businesses which offer employment in Kenyasi.

6.9833°N -25°W

Notes and References

  1. https://www.schoolsingh.com/senior-high-schools/ola-girls-senior-high-kenyasi/about
  2. Web site: Asutifi North District Assembly holds 36th Farmers Day celebration – Office of the Asutifi North District Assembly .
  3. Web site: Newmont Corporation - Operations & Projects - Global Presence - Africa - Ahafo – Ghana. www.newmont.com.