Adiemmra
Adiemmra | |
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  Adiemmra Location of Adiemmra in Eastern Region, Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 7°3′N 0°3′W / 7.050°N 0.050°WCoordinates: 7°3′N 0°3′W / 7.050°N 0.050°W | |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Dormaa West |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Adiemmra is a village in the Bono region of Ghana. The village is part of the Dormaa West district and is covered by the Dormaa West Constituency.[1] The population of Adiemmra according to the 2010 census was 1039.[2]
Adiemmra is the birthplace of prominent Ghanaian Highlife musician Nana Ampadu.[3] An archaeological dig near the village discovered a fragment of a stone rasp, presented to Department of Archeology at Legon, indicates that the area of the village may have been part of the Kintampo culture.[4]
In 2019 the construction of a slaughterhouse was announced in the village.[5]
References[]
- ^ Bright Bush, Kwame Frimpong (2 March 2020). "Bono NDC Want Prosecution Of NPP PC For Dormaa West Over Impersonation Allegation". NDC NEWS via ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ 2010 Population & Housing Census, District Analytical Report, Dormaa West District (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service. October 2014. p. 83. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Anyidoho, Kofi; Gibbs, James (2000). FonTomFrom: Contemporary Ghanaian Literature, Theatre and Film. Rodopi. pp. 142–146. ISBN 9042012730. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ Dumett, Raymond E.; Swartz, B.K. (15 June 2011). West African Culture Dynamics: Archaeological and Historical Perspectives. Walter de Gruyter. p. 92. ISBN 978-3110800685. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Youth urged to take advantage of the rural technology facility centres". Ghana News Agency via GhanaWeb. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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