Agortime-Kpetoe (also known simply as Kpetoe) is a small town and is the capital of Agortime Ziope District, a district in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is currently in the Agortime-Ziope District and the town is known for its cross-border trades and kente culture.[1][2]
Agortime-Kpetoee
Kpetoe | |
|---|---|
town | |
  Agortime-Kpetoee Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 6°33′N 0°42′E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Volta Region |
| District | Agortime-Ziope District |
| Major Towns | Ziope and Agortime-Kpetoe |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Infrastructure
The town has a bridge called the Kpetoe Bridge and a river called River Tordze which gets its source from Hanyigbatodzi in Togo.[3]
History
In 2017, the town had a sub-chief called Nene Akoto-Sai VII.[4]
The Agortime Traditional Area had a Paramount Chief by name Nene Nuer Keteku who reigned for over 50 years.[5]
In 2022, the Paramount Chief of Agortime-Kpetoe was Nene Nuer Keteku IV.[2][6]
Geography
Location
Agortime-Kpetoe lies about 23 kilometres south east of Ho, the regional capital.[7]
References
External links and sources
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