Ghana
Western Region
Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District

Akontanse

Akontanse is a locality in , . Akontanse is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tarkwa mine and Tarkwa.

Locality
The is one of the largest gold mines in 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.

Town
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is a town and is the capital of , a district in the Western Region southwest of South . 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. is situated 4½ km east of Akontanse.

Village
is a town near , and is the capital of Wassa West district, a district in the of . is the 78th most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of 9,945 people. is situated 10 km northeast of Akontanse.

Akontanse

Latitude
5.32689° or 5° 19′ 37″ north
Longitude
-2.03131° or 2° 1′ 53″ west
Elevation
90 metres (295 feet)
Open location code
6CQV8XG9+QF
Geo­Names ID
2305122
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