Mpohor, Ghana

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Mpohor
Town
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Mpohor
Location of Mpohor
Coordinates: 4°58′14″N1°53′34″W / 4.97056°N 1.89278°W / 4.97056; -1.89278 Coordinates: 4°58′14″N1°53′34″W / 4.97056°N 1.89278°W / 4.97056; -1.89278
CountryFlag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Region Western Region
District Mpohor
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Time zone GMT
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Ghana Post GPS
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Area code +2333120

Mpohor is the administrative capital of the Mpohor District in the Western Region of Ghana. It has been the capital of the district since its creation in 2012. [1]

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The town is at an elevation of 74 metre above sea level. [2]

Mpohor is located north west of Sekondi-Takoradi.

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References

  1. "Mpohor District Assembly". ghanadistricts.gov.gh. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  2. "Mpoho, Ghana Page". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 10 June 2021.