Deduako | |
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Location of Deduako in Ashanti Region, South Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 6°38′20″N1°28′21″W / 6.63889°N 1.47250°W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| District | Oforikrom Municipal District |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 140,161 in 2,015 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Deduako is a suburb of the Oforikrom Municipality, which is part of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly in Ghana. It is located within the Ashanti Region and serves as a residential and commercial area. Deduako is part of the Kumasi metropolis, known as one of the largest and most vibrant cities in Ghana. [1] The town serves as a residential hub for local inhabitants as well as students from the nearby Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Its proximity to KNUST makes it a popular area for student housing and related commercial activities. [2] [3] [4]