Agona Nkwanta
Agona Nkwanta | |
|---|---|
District Capital | |
  Agona Nkwanta Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 4°53′18″N 1°57′57″W / 4.8883°N 1.9658°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Western Region |
| District | Ahanta West District |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 14,104 |
Agona Nkwanta is a town in Ghana. It is the capital of Ahanta West District. Agona, also known as Agona Junction or just Agona, is 7 km inland and en route between Takoradi and Tarkwa, with a branch road off to Dixcove (and Achowa, Akwidaa) and Busua. According to the Ghana Statistical Service's 2010 Population and Housing Census, the population of Agona Nkwanta was 14,104.[1]
The only Senior High school in Agona is Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School. Agona is one of the fasted growing towns in the Western Region according to studies [citation needed].
Language spoken is Ahanta with many non-Ahanta speakers talking Fante or a mixture or the two, known locally as Fant-Ahanta.
References[edit]
- ^ "District Analytical Report - Ahanta West" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
