Akosombo

Summary

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, and Freetown. It is occupied by people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, like the Akans, Ewe, Krobo and other ethnic groups.[1] Akosombo is north of the Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku, which is a 3 to 5 minute drive away.

Akosombo
Akosombo Dam in Eastern Region as seen from the Volta Hotel
Akosombo Dam in Eastern Region as seen from the Volta Hotel
Nickname: 
Dam City
Akosombo is located in Ghana
Akosombo
Akosombo
Location of Akosombo in Eastern Region, Ghana
Coordinates: 06°18′00″N 00°03′00″E / 6.30000°N 0.05000°E / 6.30000; 0.05000
Country Ghana
RegionEastern Region
DistrictAsuogyaman District
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT

Akosombo Dam edit

The Ghanaian town of Akosombo is the site of the Akosombo Dam. The capital of Asuogyaman District, Atimpoku, is very close by.

Gallery edit

Akosombo Railway Station edit

An Akosombo Railway Station (Akosombo Rail transport) is being prepared for construction.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Asuogyaman District

06°18′N 00°03′E / 6.300°N 0.050°E / 6.300; 0.050