Banso
Banso is a locality in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, Western Region. Banso is situated nearby to the locality Nzimafokrom, as well as near Settlement Number Eleven.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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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 5 km northwest of Banso.
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 7 km northwest of Banso.
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 9 km north of Banso.
Banso
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Tarkwa Banso”
- Location: Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.28358° or 5° 17′ 1″ northLongitude
-1.95905° or 1° 57′ 33″ westElevation
84 metres (276 feet)Open location code
6CQW72MR+C9GeoNames ID
2303370
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