Yakwakrom
Yakwakrom is a locality in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, Western Region. Yakwakrom is situated nearby to the locality Atakrom, as well as near Kawkawba.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include TNA Park.
TNA Park
Park
TNA Park is a multi-use stadium in Tarkwa, Ghana. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Ghana Premier League team Medeama SC. TNA Park is situated 3 km west of Yakwakrom.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tarkwa and Tarkwa mine.
Tarkwa
Town
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Tarkwa is a town and is the capital of Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal district, a district in the Western Region southwest of South Ghana. Frequently dubbed as the "Golden City" by its indigenous populace, the region is characterized by a rich tapestry of Fante communities, among which include Efuanta, Tamso, Aboso, Akoon, Nzemaline, and Kwabedu. Tarkwa is situated 3½ km northwest of Yakwakrom.
Tarkwa mine
Locality
The Tarkwa mine is one of the largest gold mines in Ghana and in the world. The mine is located in the south-west of the country in the Western Region. The mine has estimated reserves of 15.1 million oz of gold. Tarkwa mine is situated 6 km northwest of Yakwakrom.
Aboso
Village
Aboso is a town near Tarkwa, and is the capital of Wassa West district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana. Aboso is the 78th most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of 9,945 people. Aboso is situated 8 km north of Yakwakrom.
Yakwakrom
- Type: Locality
- Location: Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.29212° or 5° 17′ 32″ northLongitude
-1.96504° or 1° 57′ 54″ westElevation
92 metres (302 feet)Open location code
6CQW72RM+RXGeoNames ID
2293892
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