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Awumfa Lagoon

Awumfa Lagoon is a lagoon in . Awumfa Lagoon is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Patience.

Castle
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is a Dutch-built fort located in the township of , in the Central Region of . Originally built in 1697, it served as a defensive fortification and a trading post. is situated 3½ km northeast of Awumfa Lagoon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mumford and Apam.

Village
is a town in the of the of , near the capital . As of 2013, has a settlement population of 18,368 people.

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is a town in region of . is the site of Fort Lijdzaamheid or Fort Patience, a Dutch-built fort which was completed in 1702, which dominates the fishing harbour and town from a rocky peninsula on the south side of the town.

Village
is a town in . It is the capital of Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam district. It is famous for being the birthplace of Ottobah Cugoano, an abolitionist of the 18th century. is situated 9 km north of Awumfa Lagoon.

Awumfa Lagoon

Latitude
5.26667° or 5° 16′ north
Longitude
-0.75° or 0° 45′ west
Open location code
6CQX7782+M2
Geo­Names ID
2303627
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Discover Awumfa Lagoon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Amoanda and Nsawam.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ayensu Lagoon and Apabaka Lagoon.

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