Shama Ahanta East Metropolitan District

The Shama Ahanta East Metropolitan District is a district in the southeastern part of the Western Region of Ghana. The district is dominated by the two cities and the twin city Sekondi -Takoradi and is the only urban district dominated the Western Region. Shama Ahanta East is one of three Ghanaian districts with the type designation " Metropolitan " (ie " metropolis dominated "). The name of the district refers to the indigenous people of the Ahanta here. The residents of the twin city but speak different native languages ​​, besides Ahanta also Nzema, Sehwi, Wasa, Brosa / Aowin are widespread ( dialects of Anyin ) and Gwira / Pepesa.

Administration and Government

Supreme administrative and governing body at the district level is the District Assembly. They are elected in the constituencies members to two -thirds, one-third is appointed by the district government. There are also three district councils for Sekondi, Takoradi and Shama.

Economy and Transport

The twin city of Sekondi -Takoradi is the third most important industrial center of Ghana. Important location factor is the deep-water port of Takoradi. Among the approximately 360 000 inhabitants of the district still about 80 000 people need to be hinzugererechnet who regularly commute from the neighboring districts here to trade, buy or persons with a wage labor. The district is also a railway junction. In Takoradi is also the headquarters of the Ghana Railway Corporation. Here, the railway lines from Accra to the east and from Kumasi to the north meet. There is a well-developed road network for Ghanaian situation in the district and an airport in Takoradi ( Takoradi Airport ).

Education

The district has 105 preschools, 118 primary schools, 79 junior secondary schools ( approximately of the age 12 to 15 years) and 11 Senior Secondary or Technical Schools ( approximately for age 15 -18 years ). At the university level, there is the Takoradi Polytechnic as a nationally respected institution for technical and scientific training.

History and Sights

The area of present-day district had very early contact with European traders. Portuguese, Dutch and Brandenburg built here from the early 16th century fortified bases for trade in gold, ivory and slaves. Fort San Sebastian in Shama, Fort Witsten in Takoradi and the two opposing fortresses within sight of Fort Sekondi and Fort Oranje in Sekondi are tourist attractions today.

Localities ( "towns " )

  • Effiakuma
  • Sekondi ( Township )
  • Kwesimintsim
  • West Tanokrom
  • New Takoradi
  • Essikando
  • Shama
  • Apremdo
  • Aboadze
  • East Tanokrom
  • Anaji
  • Abuesi
  • Sekondi Adiembra
  • Assakae
  • Inchaban ( Ntwaaban )
  • Kojokrom
  • Effia
  • Ngyiresia
  • Kojokrom
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