Agona Nkwanta
District Capital in Western Region, Ghana
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Agona Nkwanta is the capital of Ahanta West District in Ghana.
Agona Nkwanta | |
|---|---|
District Capital | |
  Agona Nkwanta Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 4.8883°N 1.9658°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Western Region |
| District | Ahanta West District |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 14,104 |
Details
Agona, also known as Agona Junction or Agona Nkwanta, is 7 km inland and along the Takoradi and Tarkwa road, with a branch road off to Dixcove, Achowa, Akwidaa and Busua. According to the Ghana Statistical Service's 2010 Population and Housing Census, the population of Agona Nkwanta was 14,104.[1]
Agona is one of the fastest growing towns in the Western Region according to studies.[citation needed]
The only senior high school in Agona is Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School.[2]