Lawra

District Capital in Upper West Region, Ghana From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lawra is a small town and is the capital of Lawra district, a district in the Upper West Region of Ghana.[1][2]

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Lawra
District Capital
Lawra is located in Ghana
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Location of Lawra in Upper West region
Coordinates: 10°39′N 2°52′W
CountryGhana
RegionUpper West Region
DistrictLawra District
Population
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Location

The town is located in the North western part of Ghana. Its distance from Wa, the Regional capital by road is 88.55 Kilometers (55.02 miles).[3]

Politics

Lawra is in the Lawra constituency headed by Hon. Anthony Nyoh-Abeyifaa Karbo[4][5] of the New Patriotic Party. He succeeded Hon. Samson Abu of the National Democratic congress.[6]

Tourism

Lawra is known for its musical instrument manufacture, and for the Kobine harvest festival[7] with important dancing and musical events.[1]

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