N2 Road (Ghana)
The N2 or National Highway 2 is a national highway in Ghana that begins at the Tema Motorway interchange at Tema and runs through Hohoe, Nkwanta, Yendi, and Bawku to the border with Burkina Faso at Kulungugu. It is the main north-south highway in the eastern corridor of the country, with a total distance of . The route runs through the Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta, Oti, Northern, North East Region and Upper East regions of Ghana. The route links the N1 to the N10. Route Major towns and cities along the route of the N2 include Tema, Kpong, Atimpoku, Ho, Hohoe, Nkwanta, Bimbila, Gushiegu, Nakpanduri, Yendi, Bawku. Greater Accra Region The N2 begins at the Tema Motorway interchange where it intersects the N1 as the continuation of the Harbour Road which travels from the Tema Harbour northwards. There has been major upgrade works completed in 2020 converting the roundabout at the end of the Accra-Tema motorway to improve the traffic flow at this very busy junction of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tema
Tema is a city on the Bight of Benin and Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located east of the capital city; Accra, in the region of Greater Accra, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2013, Tema is the eleventh most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of approximately 161,612 people – a marked decrease from its 2005 figure of 209,000.Tema . GhanaWeb.com. Retrieved 9 March 2013. The (00 ) passes directly through the city. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oti Region
The Oti Region is one of the six newly created regions of Ghana in December 2018. The region was carved out of the northern part of the Volta Region and will be in fulfillment of a campaign promise made by New Patriotic Party. Prior to the 2016 Ghanaian general election, the then candidate Nana Akufo-Addo declared that when elected, he would explore the possibility of creating new regions out of some of the existing regions in Ghana in order to bring government closer to citizens. History The execution of plans for the creation of the regions was seeded to the newly created Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development which is under the leadership of Hon. Dan Botwe. Government of Ghana ministry charged with the responsibility of supervising the creation of new regions in Ghana. In March 2017, the ministry sent the blue print for the creation of the region along with others to the Council of State. The council met over 36 times from the time of submission to August 2017. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Senchi
Senchi is a town in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Location Senchi is situated along the west banks of the Volta River, downstream from the Akosombo Dam. Notability Senchi ferry Senchi has a ferry station used for the crossing of the Volta River from the west to the Old Akrade on the eastern side. It was the major crossing for vehicular traffic prior to the completion of the construction of the Adomi Bridge The Adomi Bridge (originally the Volta Bridge) is a latticed steel arch suspension bridge crossing the Volta River at Atimpoku in Ghana in West Africa. It is the first permanent bridge to span the Volta River, which drains south into the Gulf of G ... in January 1957. In 2014, it experienced very heavy traffic while the Adomi Bridge was closed to traffic for repairs. Resorts Senchi is well noted as the location of some resorts and guest houses south of the dam on the Volta River. These include Royal Senchi Resort and The Senchi Consensus Reference ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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N3 Road (Ghana)
The N3 or National Highway 3 is a national highway in Ghana that begins at Kpong and runs west through Oterkpalu to Koforidua. It is a link between the N2 and N4 in the Eastern region of the country, with a total distance of 40 kilometers (25 miles). Route Major towns and cities along the route of the N3 include Kpong, Suhum, Oterkpalu, and Koforidua. The N3 runs parallel to the Lolo River. The N3 runs southwest from Kpong, intersecting with the R30 near Somanya before veering north to Oterkpalu, where it intersects with the IR3. From Oterkpalu, the route turns south toward Koforidua, where it intersects with the R42. See also *Ghana Road Network Roads in Ghana form a network of varied quality and capacity. Responsibility for the road network differs between trunk and non-trunk routes. Trunk roads, which are the most important roads, are administered by the Ghana Highway Authority, which ... References {{Reflist Roads in Ghana ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Shai Hills Resource Reserve is a resource reserve located in Doryumu in the Shai Osudoku District all in the Greater Accra Region. It was established in 1962 with area of which was later extended to in 1973. History The area was declared Forest Reserve in 1962 with total area of which was later expanded to in 1973. It was made a Game Production Reserve in 1971. The protected area was home to the Shai people before they were ejected by the British in 1892, remains of Shai peoples works can still be found at the reserve. Recreation The Reserve has been a host to recreational activities such as Picnics, and in 2017 hosted the National Biking & Abseil Festival. Events Events held at Shai Hills resource reserve has been home to these events: Location Shai Hills Resource Reserve is located along the Tema–Akosombo road. It is about from Accra Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the sout ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Afienya
Afienya: is a community near Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The Dortsedor River is located along the Afienya-Dawhenya road. Facilities * Afienya Gliding School * Melcom{{Cite web , date=2019-06-19 , title=Melcom opens new store at Mataheko, Afienya based on consumer feedback , url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/melcom-opens-new-store-at-mataheko-afienya-based-on-consumer-feedback/gecq4pf , access-date=2022-05-25 , website=Pulse Ghana , language=en Notable native * Lord Morgan (musician) Martins Martey Morgan (born 28 May 1986), better known by his stage name Lord Morgan, is a Ghanaian dancehall and afrobeats artiste, songwriter, and composer. He is best known for the song Ayalolo, a slogan which was adopted for a Transport Sys ... References Greater Accra Region Communities in Ghana ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tema Harbour
Tema Harbour is a harbour located in Tema in the southeastern part of Ghana, along the Gulf of Guinea.Kamal Odaymat Christabel Blay Kwame Boamah Ansong Vida Nana Appiah Ofori Where on the boat APort of Tema. World Port Source. Tema Harbour is a member of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). History of the harbour The construction of the harbour was proposed by British Colonial Officers in theGold ...
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Tema Motorway
The Tema Motorway officially known as the N1 Highway is a highway that links Tema to Accra—capital of Ghana. It is the only motorway in Ghana. , is a major highway in Ghana that connects the capital city of Accra with the industrial city of Tema. History The highway was opened to traffic in November 1965 to link the harbour city of Tema to Accra. It was built under the administration of Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana. Its construction was fashioned after the Autobahn in Germany and was purposed to be the first in motorway systems that would link major towns and cities in Ghana. Streetlights A major problem that existed on the motorway and still exists is the lack of street lights. The motorway had no streetlights when it was completed in 1964. In June 2002, the Ghana News Agency reported that the Government of Ghana was to spend 1.95 million cedis to light up the motorway. The project was to commemorate the country's Golden Jubilee in 2007. The project had challe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ho, Ghana
Ho is the capital city of the Ho Municipal District and the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison.Touring Ghana – Volta Region . touringghana.com. It was formerly the administrative capital of British Togoland now part of the Volta Region. The population of Ho Municipality according to the 2010 Population and Housing Census is 177,281 representing 8.4 percent of the region's total population. Females constitute 52.7 percent and males represent 47.3 percent. About 62 percent of the population resides in urban localities. The Municipality shares boundaries with Adaklu and Agotime-Ziope Districts to the South, Ho West District to the North and West and the Togo, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Atimpoku
Atimpoku is a small town in the Eastern Region of Ghana and located along the Volta River. It is the capital of the Asuogyaman District, a district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Geography The town of Atimpoku is located on the banks of the Volta River, which drains south to the Gulf of Guinea, and is the location of the Adomi Bridge (originally the Volta Bridge), Ghana's longest suspension bridge and the first permanent bridge to span the Volta River. The town is about 2.5 miles downstream from Lake Volta and the Akosombo Dam, a hydroelectric facility which supplies electricity to Ghana and an electricity exporter to neighboring countries of Ghana. Atimpoku is about northeast of Accra, the capital of Ghana, and about north of the port of Tema Tema is a city on the Bight of Benin and Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located east of the capital city; Accra, in the region of Greater Accra, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2013, Tema is the elev ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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N10 Road (Ghana)
The N10 or National Highway 10 is a national highway in Ghana that begins at Kumasi and runs north to Burkina Faso, where it turns into the N5 of Burkina Faso. This makes it to one of the most important economical connections to Burkina Faso. At Tamale the N10 intersects with N9. At Bolgatanga the N10 intersects with N11. The N10 spans a distance of 578 kilometers. Route Major towns and cities along the route of the N10 include Kumasi, Techiman, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Navrongo and Paga. See also *Ghana Road Network Roads in Ghana form a network of varied quality and capacity. Responsibility for the road network differs between trunk and non-trunk routes. Trunk roads, which are the most important roads, are administered by the Ghana Highway Authority, which ... References Roads in Ghana {{Ghana-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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N1 Road (Ghana)
The N1 or National Highway 1 is a national highway in Ghana that begins at the border with Ivory Coast at Elubo and runs through Sekondi-Takoradi, Cape Coast, Winneba, Accra and Tema to the border with Togo at Aflao. It is the main highway along the coast of the country, with a total distance of 540 kilometers (335.5 miles). The route runs through the Western, Central, Greater Accra and Volta regions of Ghana. The route, which forms part of the Trans-African Highway network ( Route 7), links the A100 road in Ivory Coast to the N2 in Togo, completing the stretch of the Dakar - Lagos route. Route Major towns and cities along the route of the N1 include Elubo, Sekondi-Takoradi, Cape Coast, Yamoransa, Winneba, Kasoa, Accra, Tema, Dawhenya, Aveyime-Battor, Kase, Dabala, Akatsi, Denu, Sogakope, and Aflao. Western Region The N1 begins at the border with Ivory Coast at Elubo and proceeds southeast through the town of Esiama, where the road splits and the N1 continues east to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |