Komenda, Ghana

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Komenda
Location of Komenda in Central Region, South Ghana
Coordinates: 5°05′N1°49′W / 5.083°N 1.817°W / 5.083; -1.817
Country Ghana
Region Central Region
District Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem-Municipal District
Time zone GMT
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Komenda (also known as Ekitakyi, [1] Akitekyi) [2] is a town located in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem-Municipal District of the Central Region of Ghana. [3] [4] [5] There is a concrete bridge linking British Komenda and Dutch Komenda. [6]

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History

The land was initially Komeh Krom which was named after Komeh, a hunter from Techiman. He arrived in Kanka (Dutch Komenda) and went into agreement with the elders of the land. Later after he settled there, anytime someone was sent to Komeh Krom he/she would be cautioned "Kɔ ma nda" which means "If you go do not sleep". This became the Komenda which means "If you go Komeh Korm do not sleep". [7]

In 2020, the Paramount Queenmother of Komenda was Nana Adwoa Badu II. [8] In 2021, the Chief of Komenda was Nana Kojo Kru II. [9] In 2022, the acting Paramount Chief of Komenda was Nana Kwahin V. [10] In 2023, the Chief of Komenda was Nana Komeh VIII. [11]

Health

Education

Facilities

Tourism

Organization

Notable natives

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References

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  2. ↑ Kwofie, Raymond (5 September 2022). "Komenda Sugar Factory to be ready by end of 2022". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
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  5. ↑ GNA (October 5, 2021). "Four children drown in Komenda". News Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. ↑ Communications Bureau (24 February 2022). ""Komenda Sugar Factory To Begin Production By April "– President Akufo-Addo". The Presidency Republic of Ghana. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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  10. ↑ GNA (2022-09-04). "Komenda Sugar Factory to be commissioned by close of year". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  11. 1 2 "KEEA MP commissions detention wards at Komenda Health Centre". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
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