Nungua

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Nungua
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Nungua
Location in Ghana
Coordinates: 5°36′0″N0°4′0″W / 5.60000°N 0.06667°W / 5.60000; -0.06667
Country Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana
Region Greater Accra Region
District Krowor Municipal District
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
84,119 [1]
 Ranked 18th in Ghana
Time zone GMT
 • Summer (DST) GMT

Nungua is a town in Krowor Municipal District in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the coast. [2] Nungua is the eighteenth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 84,119 people. [1]

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Politics

Nungua is located within Krowor Constituency led by Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, [3] a member of the National Democratic Congress, [4] who succeeded Elizabeth Afoley Quaye of the New Patriotic Party. [5]

Traditions

The people of Nungua are Ga Adangbes. They celebrate the Kpledzoo festival. [6] They are in eight clans, namely: Nii Mantse, Nii Moi We, Nii Borte We, Nii Adzin We, Nii Borkwei We, Nii Osokrono We, Nii Odarteitse We, and Nii Djenge The paramount chief of Nungua is King (Dr) Odaifio Welentsi III. [7]

Education

Education can be accessed in all levels in Nungua. Notable schools include:

Tertiary schools

Senior high schools

Basic schools (public)

Transport

Nungua is accessible by rail, [16] road [17] and sea. It is served by a station on the eastern network of the national railway system. A bridge that was out of service for some time was repaired in 2009. Taxi, tro tro (mini buses), Metro Transit Buses are available on road. Canoes are also used by local folks along the beach. [18]

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