Akosombo
Akosombo is a small town in the south of the Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region, Ghana with notable street names of some African Countries in the sub-region like Ghana, Congo, Namibia, Lagos-town, Freetown etc. It is preoccupied by people of diverse ethnic background like the Akans, Ewe, Krobo and other ethics.[1] Akosombo is north of the Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku, which is a 3 to 5 min drive away.
Akosombo | |
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 Akosombo Dam in Eastern Region as seen from the Volta Hotel | |
| Nickname(s): Dam City | |
  Akosombo Location of Akosombo in Eastern Region, Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 06°18′00″N 00°03′00″E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Asuogyaman District |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Akosombo Dam
The Ghana town of Akosombo is the site of the Akosombo Dam. Close to Akosombo is the Asuogyaman district capital Atimpoku. It's a 4 minute drive from Akosombo to Atimpoku.
Gallery
A fire truck parked at the Akosombo Fire Service Station
Volta Hotel signpost
Part of the Akosombo township
Akosombo Railway Station
An Akosombo Railway Station (Akosombo Rail transport) is prepared for construction.[1]
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