Nkonya

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Nkonya
Country Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana
Region Oti Region

Nkonya is a town in the Oti Region of Ghana. As a state, it consists of nine towns namely Ahenkro, Asakyiri, Betenase, Kadjebi, Ntsumuru, Ntumda, Tayi, Tepo and Wurupong. The town is known for the Nkonya Senior High School. [1] [2] The school is a second cycle institution. [3]

The language spoken in the town and the area is the Nkonya language.

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References

  1. "Educational Institutions". www.centralregion.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  2. "References » Schools/Colleges". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  3. "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. Retrieved 12 August 2011.

Coordinates: 5°56′N1°55′W / 5.933°N 1.917°W / 5.933; -1.917