Sokpoe | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Sokpoe Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 5°59′0″N0°35′0″E / 5.98333°N 0.58333°E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Volta Region |
| District | South Tongu District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Sokpoe is a small town located near Sogakope in the Volta Region of Ghana. [1]
Sokpoe lies on the west bank of the Volta River. The Lower Volta Bridge connects Sokpoe directly to Sogakope. [2]
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Coordinates: 5°59′0″N0°35′0″E / 5.98333°N 0.58333°E