Billa Bong
Billa Bong is a village in Western Region, Ghana. Billa Bong is situated nearby to the locality Teberebie Pit, as well as near the village Ahwitieso.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 9 km northeast of Billa Bong.
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 northeast of Billa Bong.
Billa Bong
- Type: Village
- Category: locality
- Location: Western Region, Ghana, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
5.25929° or 5° 15′ 34″ northLongitude
-2.06554° or 2° 3′ 56″ westOpen location code
6CQV7W5M+PQOpenStreetMap ID
node 11626931815OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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