Akosombo
Town in Eastern Region, Ghana From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[1]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 [2] ethnic backgrounds, like the Akans, Ewe, Krobo and other ethnic groups.[3] 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 | |
| Nickname: Dam City | |
  Akosombo Location of Akosombo in Eastern Region, Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 06°18′00″N 00°03′00″E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Asuogyaman District |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
The Ghanaian town of Akosombo is the site of the Akosombo Dam. The capital of Asuogyaman District, Atimpoku, is very close by.
A fire truck parked at the Akosombo Fire Service Station
Volta Hotel signpost
Part of the Akosombo township
An Akosombo Railway Station (Akosombo Rail transport) is being prepared for construction.[3]
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