Wassa-Akropong

Wassa Akropong is a big city and is the capital of Wassa Amenfi East Municipal in the Western Region of Ghana .[1][2]

Wassa-Akropong
Municipal
Wassa-Akropong
Location in Ghana
Coordinates: 05°47′14″N 02°05′01″W
Country Ghana
RegionWestern Region
DistrictWassa Amenfi East municipal
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Time zoneGMT
  Summer (DST)GMT

References

  1. . Its name was derived from was Wassa language:“Akuro=towns” and “pong=big” which means capital town of Wassa. Wassa Akropong also doubles as the traditional capital of Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area . The Wassa people are Akans who live predominantly in Ghana. Some other best known Wassa Amenfi East towns are: Bawdie, Ankonsia, Asikuma, Dadieso, Dompuase, Japa, Nananko, Afransie, Saamang, Nnyinabirem, Abesewa Gyaamang, Gyedua, Wassa Powuako, Wassa Saa, etc. They are well recognized and respected for their traditions and gold mining. Wasa Amenfi East District
  2. Touring Ghana - Western Region

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