Lake Bosumtwi
Lake Bosumtwi is a crater lake in Ghana. Lake Bosumtwi is situated nearby to the village Dompa, as well as near Obo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Lake Bosomtwi.
Lake Bosomtwi
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Lake Bosumtwi, also spelled Bosomtwe, is a rare natural treasure located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The lake was formed by a meteorite impact over a million years ago.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kuntanase.
Kuntanase
Town
Kuntanase is a small town and is the capital of Bosomtwe, a district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Kuntanase is situated 8 km northwest of Lake Bosumtwi.
Lake Bosumtwi
- Type: Crater lake
- Also known as: “Bosumtwe” and “Busumtwi”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
6.5055° or 6° 30′ 20″ northLongitude
-1.40891° or 1° 24′ 32″ westElevation
97 metres (318 feet)Open location code
6CRWGH4R+5CGeoNames ID
2302657
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