Adina, Ghana

Adina
Town
Adina Location of Adina, Ghana in Volta Region
Coordinates: 06°2′1.7″N01°4′1,2″E / 6.033806°N 1.06667°E / 6.033806; 1.06667 6°2'1.7"N, 1°4'1.2"E
Country	Ghana
Region	Volta Region
District	Ketu South Municipality
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,291
Time zone	UTC0 (GMT)

Adina is a fishing and a coastal community in the Ketu South Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} The town is known for the production of salt. ^[5]

History

As at 2014, the Royal Gbenyo Stool Father of Adina is Togbe Seth Abotsi. ^[6]

In 2016, the Adina Sea Defence Project was awarded to Amandi Holdings for the construction of a 42 km sea defense. ^[7]

Institutions

Institutions located in Adina:

• Seven Seas Salt (SSS) Limited, a salt mining company. ^{[8] [9]}
• Kensington Industries Limited, an Indian salt mining company. ^{[10] [11]} others also claimed it is a British salt company. ^[5]

Notable natives

• Elikplim Akurugu, a Ghanaian politician

References

1. "Health alert: Adina residents wallow in insanitary condition". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
2. Times, Ghanaian (2021-11-08). "600 residents rendered homeless as: Tidal waves wreak havoc again". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
3. "Volta Region NDC applauds Mahama for fulfilling commitment to disaster victims - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
4. "Fishing season reopens at Adina". Graphic Online. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
5. Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-04-17). "The 'tasteless' salt of Adina; the struggle over 'white gold'". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
6. "Keta Lagoon does not belong to Agbozume — Adina chiefs". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
7. "End In Sight For Tidal Waves As Gov't Mount Sea Defence". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
8. "Investigate Police Killings In Anlo—AYC Demands". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
9. GTonline (2022-11-07). "Seven Seas Salt mining company has documents to operate 3 concessions at Adina – Regional Minister". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
10. "Anlo Youth sue Minerals Commission over Adina salt". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
11. Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-03-29). "2 Volta communities protest against Indian salt mining firm". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2025-05-11.