Agona Nkwanta | |
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District Capital | |
Coordinates: 4°53′18″N1°57′57″W / 4.8883°N 1.9658°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Western Region |
District | Ahanta West District |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 14,104 |
Agona Nkwanta is the capital of Ahanta West District in Ghana.
Agona, also known as Agona Junction or Agona Nkwanta, is 7 km inland and along the Takoradi and Tarkwa road, with a branch road off to Dixcove, Achowa, Akwidaa and Busua. According to the Ghana Statistical Service's 2010 Population and Housing Census, the population of Agona Nkwanta was 14,104. [1]
Agona is one of the fastest growing towns in the Western Region according to studies.[ citation needed ]
The only senior high school in Agona is Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School. [2]