Akosombo
Akosombo | |
|---|---|
 Akosombo Dam in Eastern Region as seen from the Volta Hotel | |
| Nickname(s): Dam City | |
  Akosombo Location of Akosombo in Eastern Region, Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 06°18′00″N 00°03′00″E / 6.30000°N 0.05000°E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Asuogyaman District |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
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, Freetown etc. It is preoccupied by people of diverse ethnic background like the Akans, Ewe, Krobo and other ethics.[1] Akosombo is north of the Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku, which is a 3 to 5 min drive away.
Akosombo Dam[]
The Ghana town of Akosombo is the site of the Akosombo Dam. Close to Akosombo is the Asuogyaman district capital Atimpoku. It's a 4-minute drive from Akosombo to Atimpoku.
Gallery[]
A fire truck parked at the Akosombo Fire Service Station
Volta Hotel signpost
Part of the Akosombo township
Akosombo Railway Station[]
An Akosombo Railway Station (Akosombo Rail transport) is prepared for construction.[1]
References[]
Coordinates: 06°18′N 00°03′E / 6.300°N 0.050°E
- Populated places in the Eastern Region (Ghana)
- Eastern Region, Ghana geography stubs