Atibie | |
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  Atibie Location of Atibie in Eastern Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 6°35′N0°44′W / 6.583°N 0.733°W Coordinates: 6°35′N0°44′W / 6.583°N 0.733°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Ghana |
| District | Kwahu South District |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Population | |
| • Ethnicity | Akan people |
| • Demonym | Atibian |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
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