Aprapong
Aprapong is a stream in Western Region, Ghana. Aprapong is situated nearby to the locality Kwajokrom, as well as near Asomeyekrom.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tarkwa and Tarkwa mine.
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 6 km northwest of Aprapong.
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 8 km northwest of Aprapong.
Aprapong
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.26508° or 5° 15′ 54″ northLongitude
-1.96172° or 1° 57′ 42″ westElevation
71 metres (233 feet)Open location code
6CQW728Q+28GeoNames ID
11805030
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