Economy
History
Saltpond was in a state of economic decline since the landing beach was abandoned for the Tema and Takoradi harbours in the 1960s. Another factor was the building of a bypass on the N1:Aflao-Elubo Highway around the same time which meant that transit traffic through the town virtually ceased. Most of its factories collapsed. The Saltpond Ceramic factory, Coil Factory and the UAC (now Unilever) soft drink factory held on into the early 1990s but then failed too. The economy has resurged since the town recently grew to meet the bypass.Petroleum
Saltpond is noted for offshoreNon-Petroleum
The town is a major market centre in the Mfantsiman Municipality. Fish and other foodstuffs are traded in the market. It also has several shops. The Ghana Commercial Bank has a branch in the town. The Palm Beach hotel is located atop a hill in town. Schools are a major source of employment, and the Mfantsiman Girl's Senior High School is the biggest single employer. The Saltpond Ceramic Factory has been bought by a Chinese firm, which is attempting to revive it and has now employed countless number of Youths in the town. Fishing takes place mainly in the Nankesido a suburb of Saltpond. Maize farming is prominent as well as bee-keeping. The government also has a District Hospital in Saltpond, Geological Survey Department, Meteorological Department, The District Police Office and Ghana Education Resource Centre. The Municipal Authority is also a major source of employment in the town.Climate
Saltpond has a relatively dryEducation
University
The International Ahmadiyya University Of Theology, is located inPre-University
Saltpond has the Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School and Saltpond Methodist Senior High School. The two institutions offer the West African Examinations Council's Senior High School Certificate Examination. Mfantsiman Girls' also has a Primary and Junior High School, which are unisex. The District Authority is in charge of all these schools but they have varying degrees of autonomy. The Anglican Church and some other churches including the Roman Catholic and Methodist all have Basic Schools, which offer both Primary and Junior High Education.Notable Natives
Organizations
Official website - The Saltpond ForumReferences
Links and resources
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