Abuakwa
Abuakwa is a small town in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region. Abuakwa was founded by Asante migrants in the early 19th century, near the site of the former Denkyira capital Abankeseso, after rebellious Denkyira had fled south of the Ofin River.- Town
- …lies at an elevation of 238 metres (781 feet)
- …is also known as “Abuakwa Ashanti”
- Description: small town in the Ashanti Region
Places of Interest
Highlights include Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School.
Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School
School
Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Senior High School is a public…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kwadaso and Abrepo.
Kwadaso
Suburb
Kwadaso is a town in the Kumasi Metropolitan, a district of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Kwadaso is situated 7 km east of Abuakwa.
Abrepo
Suburb
Abrepo is a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Abrepo is situated 7 km northeast of Abuakwa.
Suame
Suburb
Kumasi is a city and the capital of the… Suame is situated 9 km east of Abuakwa.
Abuakwa
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Latitude
6.6986° or 6° 41′ 55″ north
Longitude
-1.71451° or 1° 42′ 52″ west
Open location code
6CRWM7XP+C5
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