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Konko Destination Guide
Delve into Konko in Ghana
Konko in the region of Ghana (general) is a city in Ghana - some 32 mi or ( 52 km ) North of Accra , the country's capital .
Current time in Konko is now 01:46 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Accra " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Abidjan, Tarankoro, Suhien, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Pruso. While being here, make sure to check out Abidjan . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Konko ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Koforidua, Eastern Region - Ghana
This is the main street of Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Directly across the road is the city's market. For more information on Ghana, visit www.ghana-pedia.org ..
A traditional engagement celebration in Ghana
An engagement celebration in Adjeikrom Ghana March 2010 ..
Driving Thru The Akwapim/Akuapem Range - Ghana
This clip shows a drive through the Akwapim Ranges just north of Accra, Ghana. The exact location is just out of Mampong, driving in the direction of Koforidua, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The ran ..
Kirstens Tribute to Mama
En video fra Mamas begravelse. Ida læser Kirstens "Tribute" af Mama op i kirken i Akropong ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Koforidua
Koforidua, also popularly known as Kof-town, is a city in the West African republic of Ghana, about two hours by road from the capital city, Accra. It is the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana and has a population of 87,315 (2000 census). It serves as a commercial center for the region and New-Juaben Municipal District.
Located at 6.08 -0.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
All Nations University
All Nations University was founded by Rev. Dr. Samuel Donkor in Ghana. It began with 37 students in October 2002 and has now expanded to over 3000 students. It became an accredited university in Ghana in October 2005. The university is affiliated to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and in collaboration with SRM University (India).
Located at 6.09 -0.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Somanya
Not to be confused with the Osmanya alphabet. Somanya is a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana, and the capital of its Yilo Krobo District. Somanya is the sixty-sixth most populous in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 20,264 people.
Located at 6.11 -0.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Umbrella Rock
The Umbrella Rock, as the name means, is a rock found at the site of the Boti Falls in Yilo Krobo District, Ghana. The arrangement of the rocks are in the form of an umbrella. One rock lies on top of the other, relying on only a small pivot point on the one below. Its size is well okay to shelter up to about 12 to 15 people at once. Even though the pivot on which the top rock lies on might seem small, its very strong and have not been able to pull and/or push down with manpower.
Located at 6.16 -0.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi in Ghana. The garden occupies an area of 64.8 hectares. It was opened in March 1890. Before the garden was established, it was the site of a sanatorium built in 1875 for Gold Coast government officials. During the governorship of William Brandford-Griffith, a Basel missionary supervised clearing of land around the sanatorium to start the Botanic Department.
Located at 5.87 -0.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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