Abowu
Abowu is a stream in Western Region, Ghana. Abowu is situated nearby to the locality Akwadum, as well as near Alikura.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aboso and Tarkwa mine.
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 6 km southeast of Abowu.
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 9 km south of Abowu.
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 10 km south of Abowu.
Abowu
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.39848° or 5° 23′ 55″ northLongitude
-1.98726° or 1° 59′ 14″ westElevation
67 metres (220 feet)Open location code
6CQW92X7+93GeoNames ID
11804951
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