Tetegu | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Weija-Gbawe Municipality |
Tetegu [1] is a community in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. [2] [3] [4] [5] The Densu River passes through Tetegu. [6]
Tetegu | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Weija-Gbawe Municipality |
Tetegu [1] is a community in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. [2] [3] [4] [5] The Densu River passes through Tetegu. [6]
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