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Mankessim
Location in Ghana
Coordinates: 5°16′N1°01′W / 5.267°N 1.017°W / 5.267; -1.017
Country Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana
Region Central Region
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Mankessim is a town in the Central Region [1] [2] [3] of Ghana, [4] West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of Accra, on the main road to Sekondi-Takoradi.[ citation needed ] It is the traditional headquarters of the Fante ethnic group of Ghana. Mankessim's history is linked to three famed warriors: Obrumankoma, Odapagyan and Oson, who helped the Fante people migrate from Techiman in the current Bono Region to Adoagyir in the Central Region. [5] The town is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level and its population according to the 2010 Census was 38,313. [6]

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Mankessim is the traditional paramountcy for all Fante-speaking people and was the location of the sacred Nananom Pow (sacred grove) which is also near Obidan. [5] It has a large market that attracts traders from Ghana and beyond. Just as in other prominent Fante towns, Mankessim has Asafo companies, traditional military groups which no longer fight wars but are acknowledged for their role in the history and development of the town. [7]

History

Mankessim was the capital of the old Mankessim Kingdom that existed from 1252 to 1844. Before the advent of the Fante the town was called Adowagyer and was inhabited by the Etsi people

Notable people

Health

Mankessim has a number of hospitals and clinics, and therefore, access to healthcare in the town is quite high. Some of these health centers are the Mercy Women's hospital [10] located near the Manna Heights Hotel and Conference Center, Fynba Hospital, and a branch of the Sanford World Clinic in Ghana (inaugurated in 2013 [11] ).

Recreation

There are a lot of attractive places to visit in this town including ecological and cultural sites. There are also reputable hotels and guest houses available where visitors can lodge and rest. Examples include Manna Heights Hotel and Conference Center and Fowaa Lodge. [12]

Banks

Education

Mankessim currently has several secondary schools. These include:

See also

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