Awoko
Awoko is a stream in Western Region, Ghana. Awoko is situated nearby to the locality Tokunanso, as well as near Mpeasem.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tarkwa mine and Tarkwa.
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 6 km east of Awoko.
Tarkwa
Town
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 east of Awoko.
Awoko
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.32648° or 5° 19′ 35″ north
Longitude
-2.06823° or 2° 4′ 6″ west
Elevation
86 metres (282 feet)
Open location code
6CQV8WGJ+HP
GeoNames ID
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