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{{About|the Ghanaian town|the Japanese author|Fumiko Enchi}} |
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'''Enchi''' is a town in [[Ghana]]. It is the capital of the [[Aowin (municipal district)|Aowin Municipality]]. Other main towns in the Aowin District include Old and New Yakasi, Achimfo, Boinso, Jema, Omanpe, Sewum, Jensue, Yiwabra, Yiwabra Nkwanta, Nyankomam, Kwawu, Abochia, and Jomoro.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GNA |date=February 16, 2022 |title='Enchi is not a hard-to-reach area as people may think'—Tufohene |url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1139439/enchi-is-not-a-hard-to-reach-area-as-people-may.html |access-date=4 April 2023 |website=Modern Ghana}}</ref> The largest river in the district is the [[Tano River|Tano]] whose tributary, the Desue (Disue),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tano » Water Resources Commission Of Ghana |url=https://www.wrc-gh.org/basins/tano/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=www.wrc-gh.org}}</ref> flows in the middle of Enchi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BirdLife Data Zone |url=http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tano-anwia-forest-reserve-iba-ghana |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=datazone.birdlife.org}}</ref> |
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The current leaders include the Paramount chief Nana Beyeman Tanor Kwaw Benbui III of Aowin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=We urge Ghanaians to visit 'beautiful' Enchi – Paramount Chief |url=https://skyypowerfm.com/we-urge-ghanaians-to-visit-beautiful-enchi-paramount-chief/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Skyy Power FM |language=en-GB}}</ref> The incumbent Municipal Chief Executive is Samuel Adu Gyamfi, while the member of Parliament [[Oscar Ofori Larbi]]. |
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'''Enchi''' is a town in [[Ghana]]. It is the capital of [[Aowin District]]. Other main towns in the Aowin District include New Yakasi, Achimfo, Boinso, Jema, Omanpe, Sewum, Jensue, Yiwabra, Yiwabra Nkwanta, Nyankamum, Kwawu, Abochia, and Jomoro. |
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The current leaders include the paramount chief Nana (Odeneho) Brentu III, of Aowin, Nana Brentu of Suaman. The incumbent District Chief Executive is Hon. Mr. Samuel Adu Gyamfi, while the member of Parliament [[Mathais Ntow]], whose term expires in December 2020. |
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The area includes Christian, Muslim, and traditional religions. Christian denominations include Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Pentecost, Assemblies of God, New Covenant Family Church (West Africa), Higher Grounds Chapel, and the Apostolic Church of Ghana. |
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== Religions == |
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Several natives recently named as exemplary for the youth to emulate include Hon John Kwekucher Ackah,Former Member of Parliament, Prof. Richard Cudjoe, University of Cape Coast, Dr. Ackah Essuman, University of Cape Coast, Bishop Joseph Quainoo, first to be consecrated to the episcopate; Mrs. Susana Esi Quainoo, Assistant Director I(G.E.S); Mr. Cobbinah, Rtd., Commissioner of Police; Dr. (Mrs) Mercy Nuamah, Ph.D.; Mrs. Victoria Aidoo-Afo, Principal of Enchi College of Education; Assistant Commissioner of Police Alex Quainoo, I/C Budget; Dr. S. B. Arthur; and several others. |
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The area includes Christian, Muslim, and traditional religions. Christian denominations include Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Pentecost, Assemblies of God, New Covenant Family Church (West Africa), Higher Grounds Chapel, and the Apostolic Church of Ghana. |
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== Notable natives == |
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Higher education schools include Brentu Senior High/Tech. and [[Enchi College of Education]]. |
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Several natives recently named as exemplary for the youth to emulate include: |
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Enchi is the home of the district hospital, Enchi Government Hospital. There is also a sizable Presbyterian Health Center. |
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* John Kwekucher Ackah, Former Member of Parliament, Richard Cudjoe and |
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The largest river in the district is the Tano whose tributary, the Desue, flows in the middle of Enchi. |
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* Ackah Essuman of the University of Cape Coast, |
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* Joseph Quainoo, first to be consecrated to the episcopate, |
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* Susana Esi Quainoo, Assistant Director I (G.E.S); |
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* Cobbinah, Rtd., Commissioner of Police; |
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* Mercy Nuamah, |
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* Victoria Aidoo-Afo, Principal of Enchi College of Education; |
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* Alex Quainoo, Assistant Commissioner of Police A I/C Budget, |
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* S. B. Arthur |
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== Education == |
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[[Cocoa bean]] farming is a large contributor to the local economy. |
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Higher education schools include Brentu Senior High/Tech. and [[Enchi College of Education]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Enchi College of Education – Light Expels Darkness |url=https://www.enchicoe.edu.gh/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331221427/https://www.enchicoe.edu.gh/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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== Health == |
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Enchi is the home of the district hospital, Enchi Government Hospital. There is also a sizable Presbyterian Health Center. |
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== Economy == |
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{{Coord|5|49|N|2|49|W|region:GH_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki|display=title}} |
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[[Cocoa bean]] farming is a large contributor to the local economy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tigo |first=Joshua |date=2020-09-07 |title=Mass cocoa production: Enchi cocoa farmers to get free irrigation from PBC |url=https://www.adomonline.com/mass-cocoa-production-enchi-cocoa-farmers-to-get-free-irrigation-from-pbc/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Adomonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Western Region (Ghana)]] |
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[[Category:Western Region (Ghana)]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Western North Region]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:10, 8 March 2024
Enchi | |
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  Enchi Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 5°49′N 2°49′W / 5.817°N 2.817°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Western North Region |
| District | Aowin District |
Enchi is a town in Ghana. It is the capital of the Aowin Municipality. Other main towns in the Aowin District include Old and New Yakasi, Achimfo, Boinso, Jema, Omanpe, Sewum, Jensue, Yiwabra, Yiwabra Nkwanta, Nyankomam, Kwawu, Abochia, and Jomoro.[1] The largest river in the district is the Tano whose tributary, the Desue (Disue),[2] flows in the middle of Enchi.[3]
The current leaders include the Paramount chief Nana Beyeman Tanor Kwaw Benbui III of Aowin.[4] The incumbent Municipal Chief Executive is Samuel Adu Gyamfi, while the member of Parliament Oscar Ofori Larbi.
Religions
[edit]The area includes Christian, Muslim, and traditional religions. Christian denominations include Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Pentecost, Assemblies of God, New Covenant Family Church (West Africa), Higher Grounds Chapel, and the Apostolic Church of Ghana.
Notable natives
[edit]Several natives recently named as exemplary for the youth to emulate include:
- John Kwekucher Ackah, Former Member of Parliament, Richard Cudjoe and
- Ackah Essuman of the University of Cape Coast,
- Joseph Quainoo, first to be consecrated to the episcopate,
- Susana Esi Quainoo, Assistant Director I (G.E.S);
- Cobbinah, Rtd., Commissioner of Police;
- Mercy Nuamah,
- Victoria Aidoo-Afo, Principal of Enchi College of Education;
- Alex Quainoo, Assistant Commissioner of Police A I/C Budget,
- S. B. Arthur
Education
[edit]Higher education schools include Brentu Senior High/Tech. and Enchi College of Education.[5]
Health
[edit]Enchi is the home of the district hospital, Enchi Government Hospital. There is also a sizable Presbyterian Health Center.
Economy
[edit]Cocoa bean farming is a large contributor to the local economy.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ GNA (February 16, 2022). "'Enchi is not a hard-to-reach area as people may think'—Tufohene". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Tano » Water Resources Commission Of Ghana". www.wrc-gh.org. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "BirdLife Data Zone". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "We urge Ghanaians to visit 'beautiful' Enchi – Paramount Chief". Skyy Power FM. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "Enchi College of Education – Light Expels Darkness". Archived from the original on 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ Tigo, Joshua (2020-09-07). "Mass cocoa production: Enchi cocoa farmers to get free irrigation from PBC". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
5°49′N 2°49′W / 5.817°N 2.817°W
