Ntotroso Explained

Official Name:Ntotroso
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Ntotroso in Ghana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Ahafo Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Asutifi North District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:GMT
Timezone Dst:GMT
Coordinates:7.0667°N -21°W

Ntotroso is a town in the Asutifi North District in the Ahafo Region of Ghana.[1] [2] The distance from Ntotroso to Kenyasi, the District capital is 13 km while that of Sunyani, the Bono regional capital is 41 km.Notable tertiary institution in this town, is the Ntotroso Nursing college.[3]

Economy

Agricultural farming is the main occupation in Ntotroso.The major cash crops grown in this area are cocoa and Rice.Foodstuffs grown in this area are: Cocoyam, Yam, Plantain, Cassava.[4] Since 2007 when Newmont Ghana established their Ahafo mine, a lot of working popilation are employed in the mining firm.[5]

Festival

The chiefs and people of Ntotroso celebrate the Apomasu Festival. This festival draws both local people and the diaspora.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahafo Region created, Goaso capital. Ghana Business News. 14 February 2019. 2021-08-06.
  2. Web site: History, Vision & Mission – Asutifi North District Assembly. asutifinorth.gov.gh. 2021-08-06.
  3. Web site: College of nursing. con.edu.gh. 2021-08-06.
  4. Web site: Asutifi North District Assembly holds 36th Farmers Day celebration – Office of the Asutifi North District Assembly.
  5. Web site: Newmont Corporation - Operations & Projects - Global Presence - Africa - Ahafo – Ghana. www.newmont.com.
  6. Web site: Veep commends people of Ntotroso. mobile.ghanaweb.com. 29 February 2016. 2021-08-06.