Ghana
Western Region
Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District

Gap

Gap is a locality in , . Gap is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tarkwa mine and Tarkwa.

Locality
The is one of the largest gold mines in 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. is situated 3½ km east of Gap.

Town
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is a town and is the capital of , a district in the Western Region southwest of South . 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. is situated 6 km east of Gap.

Gap

Latitude
5.32916° or 5° 19′ 45″ north
Longitude
-2.04141° or 2° 2′ 29″ west
Open location code
6CQV8XH5+MC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2640899325
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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