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| Coordinates: 10°39′N2°52′W / 10.650°N 2.867°W | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Upper West Region |
| District | Lawra District |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | — |
Lawra is a small town and is the capital of Lawra district, a district in the Upper West Region of Ghana. [1] [2]
The town is located in the North western part of Ghana. Its distance from Wa, the Regional capital by road is 88.55 Kilometers (55.02 miles). [3]
Lawra is in the Lawra constituency headed by Hon. Anthony Nyoh-Abeyifaa Karbo [4] [5] of the New Patriotic Party. He succeeded Hon. Samson Abu of the National Democratic congress. [6]
Lawra is known for its musical instrument manufacture, and for the Kobine harvest festival [7] with important dancing and musical events. [1]
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