Penin-Awura
Penin-Awura is a stream in Western Region, Ghana. Penin-Awura is situated nearby to the locality Dompim, as well as near Bowiekrom.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aboso and Tarkwa.
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 4 km southeast of Penin-Awura.
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 9 km south of Penin-Awura.
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 10 km southwest of Penin-Awura.
Penin-Awura
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Kampanir Awuna”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
5.3922° or 5° 23′ 32″ northLongitude
-1.96938° or 1° 58′ 10″ westElevation
68 metres (223 feet)Open location code
6CQW92RJ+V6GeoNames ID
11804961
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