| Official Name: | Obuasi |
| Nickname: | Sikakrom, Gold Town |
| Settlement Type: | Mining Town & Municipality Capital |
| Motto: | Unity in Development |
| Seal Size: | 100px |
| Seal Link: | Seal (emblem) |
| Pushpin Map: | Ashanti |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Obuasi within Ashanti Region |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Ghana |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name2: | Obuasi Municipal |
| Leader Name: | Osei Tutu II |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population As Of: | 2012 |
| Population Total: | 175,043[1] |
| Population Demonym: | Obuasian |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicity |
| Population Blank1: | Ashanti |
| Population Blank2 Title: | Nationality |
| Timezone: | GMT |
| Timezone Dst: | GMT |
| Coordinates: | 6.2°N -1.6833°W |
| Elevation M: | 101 |
| Postal Code: | AO |
| Area Code: | 032 25 |
| Blank1 Name: | climate |
| Blank1 Info: | Aw |
Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[2] It lies in the southern part of the Obuasi Municipal and is located about 39miles from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people.[1] The current mayor (executive chief) of the town is Hon. Elijah Adansi-Bonah.[3] [4]
Obuasi is home to the Obuasi Gold Mine, one of the largest known gold deposits on Earth.[5] The Gold Coast region was named after the large amount of gold mined, historically at Obuasi and the bordering Ashanti Region.[6]
The area which makes up Obuasi have historically been mined for multiple centuries. The town became an important economic center after the discovery of a large gold deposit in 1897 and the building of a railway from Sekondi in 1902.[7]
Obuasi has a mayor–council form of government. The mayor, or executive chief, is appointed/approved by the town council, the Obuasi Municipal Assembly and the president of Ghana. The current mayor of the town is Hon. Elijah Adansi-Bonah.[3]
About 81.7% of the population is Christian, of which 33.2% are Pentecostal/Charismatic, 19.7% are Protestant, 14% is Catholic while 14.8% are other Christians. This is followed by Islam (13.3%), traditional religions (0.2%), other religions (0.7%), and people who don't reside with any religion (4.1%).[4]
See main article: Economy of Ashanti. Obuasi is known for the Obuasi Gold Mine, one of the largest underground gold mines in the world. It is operated by AngloGold Ashanti. Gold has been mined on the site since the late 19th century.[5] Most of the production at the mine stopped in 2014 after being placed under care and maintenance. In 2018, a redevelopment project began to help increase production at the site. It is currently in its 3th phase and is expected to be completed by late-2024.[8] Other major economic sectors in the town include timber, blacksmithing, and small-scale agriculture.[4]
Obuasi train station is on the Ashanti railway line to and from Kumasi (59.4km (36.9miles) or 1 hour 2 minutes south-west of Kumasi).[4] The only airport in the town is the Obuasi Airport. It has a runway length of 1600by and was developed from a former airstrip. It was inaugurated on 30 August 2012 and is operated by Gianair on behalf of the owners.[9]
Obuasi is located in the Obuasi Municipal which has a total land mass of 220.7sqkm. The muncipal is bordered by Adansi South to the south, Amansie West to the west and northwest, and to the east and northeast, Adansi North.[4]
Obuasi has a semi-equatorial tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw) with two rainy seasons. The main rainy season is from March to July, with May and June being typically the year's wettest months, whilst a lighter rainy season occurs from September to November. The average annual rainfall in Obuasi is around 12700NaN0 and the average temperature 26.5°C with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Relative humidity is around 75% - 80% in the wet seasons.
See also: List of senior high schools in the Ashanti Region. Obuasi is the site of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, a coeducational second cycle public high school.[10] Christ the King Catholic Senior High School, St. Margaret Senior High School, and the College of Integrated Health Care are other schools that can be found in the town. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology also has a campus in the town.[11]
See also: List of hospitals in Ashanti. The town is home to numerus healthcare facilities, such as the AGA Hospital, owned and operated by AngloGold Ashanti, and St. Jude Hospital,[12] owned by Dr George Owusu-Asiedu.[13]
Obuasi has a golf course,[14] which hosts the annual Obuasi Captain’s Golf Tournament.[15] The Ashanti Gold Sporting Club, a professional football club, is located in the town and is based at Len Clay Stadium.[16]
Obuasi sister cities is of the following:[20]
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