29-508: The Bono region is one of the 16 administrative regions of Ghana . It is as a result of the remainder of Brong-Ahafo region when Bono East region and Ahafo region were created. Sunyani , also known as the green city of Ghana, is the regional capital. Sunyani can pride itself as the cleanest capital city and a major conference destination. The region was created after the Ahafo region and Bono East region respectively have been carved out of
58-619: A fab lab , equipped by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which is the first of its kind in Africa. The Western Regional Library was established in Sekondi in 1955. Sekondi-Takoradi is home to two stadiums, Essipong Stadium and Gyandu Park . Notable sports teams based in the city are FC Takoradi , Sekondi Hasaacas , and Sekondi Wise Fighters . There are about 114 internet service providers operating in
87-462: A rich cultural heritage, and the city is home to several landmarks and tourist attractions. Fort Sekondi and the local railway museum are some notable structures originated from the colonial era. The city also have notable nightlife , with several pubs, restaurants and clubs popping out all across the city. Many annual festivals are celebrated in the city, including the Ankos Festival and
116-569: Is fishing . Sekondi-Takoradi lies on the main railway lines to Kumasi . Sekondi is a name derived from the Old Prussian word " Taccarary ", which meant "second" after the settlement was chosen as the second location for a shallow water harbour. The origins of Takoradi is conflicted but in one account it is a combination of the Portuguese word "taccarada" or "Taccarary" (Old Prussian) and an Ahanta word "ntakor". Sekondi,
145-406: Is 245,382 people, a -37.5% difference from the last census. Close to all of Sekondi-Takoradi's population is Christian from which 34.7% are Pentecostal/Charismatic, 25.6% are Protestant, and 14.3% are Catholic with the remaining 11.8% comprising numerous minor denominations. About 9% of the population are Muslim, 3.5% identified as non-religious and 0.2% practice traditional African religions while
174-568: Is experienced in August after the rainy season and is the lowest in December. Based on a 2017 study, Sekondi-Takoradi and the metro as a whole is prone to flooding due to its proximity to the Anankwari, Kansawura and Whin rivers. In 2009 and 2011, more than one thousand people went homeless after heavy rainfall caused the rivers to overflow their banks to the neighbouring communities. Sekondi
203-505: Is mainly characterized by a low elevation not exceeding 152 metres above sea level. It has moist semi-deciduous forest and the soil is very fertile. The region produces Cash crops like cashew, timber, etc., and food crops such as maize, cassava, plantain, cocoyam, tomatoes, and many others. Bono Region shares a border at the north with the Savannah Region , is bordered on the west by Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire international border , on
232-611: Is the capital of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan District and the Western Region of Ghana . Sekondi-Takoradi is the region's largest city as well as an industrial and commercial center with a population of 245,382 people, according to the 2021 census. Since 2021 the mayor of the city and the metropolitan area has been Abdul-Mumin Issah. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is the current member of parliament for Takoradi. Both cities grew from Dutch and English forts built around
261-645: Is well-connected to other parts of Ghana and neighboring countries through a network of roads and railways. The city's port is a vital transportation hub, with several shipping lines providing regular services to other West African countries and Europe . The Takoradi Airport (TDI), located about 5 km from Sekondi, provides air transportation to other parts of Ghana and international destinations. There are public transport connections from Takoradi to major cities such as Accra ; Kumasi ; Mim ; Cape Coast ; Sunyani ; Tamale ; Tema ; Ho ; Wa ; Bolgatanga ; Elubo ; Aflao ; and Techiman . Sekondi-Takoradi has
290-643: The Kundum Festival . On 5 June 2024, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister, commissioned a 60-bed capacity polyclinic in New Takoradi , an upgrade from the original facility which was a CHPS compound. The city has several secondary schools, colleges, and special schools. This is a list of senior high schools , colleges , and universities in the city: Takoradi Technical Institute houses
319-532: The Republic of Ghana . As of 2020, there are 16 regions, which are further divided for administrative purposes into 260 local metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (or MMDA's) . The ten former regions were officially established in 1987, when the Upper West Region was inaugurated as the state's newest administrative region, although it had already functioned as an administrative unit since
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#1732765096795348-549: The Wassa East District to the north and the Gulf of Guinea towards the south. Sekondi-Takoradi has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen climate classification : Aw ), where it experiences a wet and dry season and the temperature being hot year-round. The average annual high is 28 °C (82 °F) while the average annual low is 22.2 °C (72.0 °F). The hottest time of year is from January to May, around
377-469: The hinterland . In 1928, Ghana's first deepwater seaport was built in Takoradi. During World War II , RAF Takoradi was an important staging point for British aircraft destined for Egypt . Spitfire fighter planes were shipped in crates from England to Takoradi where they were assembled and then flown via Nigeria and Sudan to Libya . 26 Squadron SAAF was also based in Takoradi during
406-537: The 17th century. After a railway and a deepwater seaport was built in Sekondi and Takoradi in 1903 and 1928, both cities became important economic sectors in Ghana. They merged in 1946. Leading industries in the city are timber , cocoa processing , plywood , shipbuilding , its harbour and railway repair, and recently, sweet crude oil and crude oil . The most common occupation in Sekondi-Takoradi
435-794: The Ashantis with their own region. On the day Ghana became a republic, 1 July 1960, the Northern Region got split into the Northern and Upper regions raising the number of regions to seven. During the Second Republic, the Western Region was split into the Western and Central regions, making eight regions in total. This was done ahead of the 1970 census. In 1971, Sekondi and Takoradi were merged to form Sekondi-Takoradi ,
464-590: The Upper Region was divided into the Upper East Region and Upper West Region , bringing the total number of regions to ten. General: 8. Official Ghana Regions Sekondi-Takoradi Sekondi-Takoradi ( / s ə ˈ k ə n ˈ d ɪ t ɑː ˈ k ə ˈ r ɑː ˈ d i / seh-kon- DEE tar-ku-wh- DEE ) is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It
493-584: The break-up of the Upper Region in December 1982, prior to the 1984 national census. A referendum on the creation of six new regions was held on 27 December 2018, where all proposed new regions were approved. At independence in March 1957, the Northern Territories, Trans-Volta Togoland and the Gold Coast came together to form Ghana. There were initially five regions. The Trans-Volta Togoland
522-521: The city's economy. The discovery of oil in the region in 2010 have resulted in Sekondi-Takoradi to be known as the "Oil City". The city has a mayor–council form of government . The mayor (executive chief) is appointed by the president of Ghana and approved by the town council, the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly . The current mayor as of 2021 is Hon. Abdul-Mumin Issah. The population of Sekondi-Takoradi
551-478: The coast makes it an essential hub for fishing and trading activities. The Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour , located in Sekondi. It is one of the largest fishing ports in the region. Historically it was a center for the timber and cocoa industries as these resources were transported into the city for export. The Takoradi Harbour and the Takoradi Market Circle are also an important sector in
580-628: The conflict, flying anti-submarine and convoy protection patrols over the Atlantic . Some South African airmen are buried in the Takoradi European Public cemetery . Both cities amalgamated on 2 December 1946. On 20 November 1969, the city became the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi . The city is an important commercial center in Ghana with an industrialized economy. Its location on
609-426: The east by Bono East , and on the south by Ahafo Region . It has a population of about 1,208,649 according to Ghana statistical service in 2021 census. The region prides itself on having public institutions such as: There are several cultural practices and festivals within this region. Some are: Regions of Ghana The regions of Ghana are the first level of subnational government administration within
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#1732765096795638-757: The new capital of the Western Region. The Provisional National Defence Council , which was the military government in power between 1981 and 1993, promulgated the Greater Accra Law (PNDCL 26) of 23 July 1982 which created the Greater Accra Region . The new region consisted of the Accra Capital District and the Ada Local Council, which were split off from the Eastern Region. In the following year 1983,
667-570: The older and larger of the two towns, was the site of Fort Orange , Fort Witsen , and Fort Sekondi , all built in the 17th century by the Dutch . During this time, there was a huge British and Dutch influence in the town to the point where there was two political divisions: “Dutch Sekondi” and “British Sekondi”. Both collapsed after the Dutch left in 1872. The town prospered from a railroad built in 1903 to transport mineral and timber resources from
696-399: The region is divided into 12 MMDA's (made up of 0 Metropolitan, 5 Municipal and 7 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The current list is as follows: This area's topography
725-729: The remaining 0.6% practice other religions. The major ethnic group found in the city are the Ahanta followed by the Ashanti , Nzema , and Wassa people. Sekondi-Takoradi is located in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan , which covers a land area of 191.7 km (74.0 sq mi). The metropolitan bordered the Ahanta West District to the west, the Shama District towards the east,
754-711: The spirit of Article 255 of the 1992 constitution and Article 186 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936 as Amended), the Bono Regional Co-ordinating Council (BRCC) is a new entity and thus replaces the BARCC. Because of this, it became necessary to inaugurate the BRCC to enable it to perform its functions accordingly. The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system,
783-552: The then Brong-Ahafo region. This was in fulfillment of a promise made by candidate Nana Akuffo Addo in his 2016 campaign activities. The implementation of plans for the creation of this region is seeded to the newly created Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development under the leadership of Hon. Dan Botwe . Brong Ahafo Region in effect ceased to exist and so does the Brong Ahafo Region Co-ordinating Council (BARCC). Consequently, in
812-472: The time the wet season begins. The city receives a total amount of 126 mm (5.0 in) of rainfall throughout the year, with a distinct wet and dry season. The dry season is short, spanning from December to March while the wet season is between May and June. June, the wettest month, receives on average 346 mm (13.6 in). The relative humidity in the city is small and also erratic at times due to influence of sea and land breezes. The highest humidity
841-779: Was combined with part of the Eastern Region and Northern Territories to form the Volta Region. On 4 April 1959, the Ashanti Region was split into the Ashanti and Brong-Ahafo regions as a result of the Brong Ahafo Region Act No. 18 of 1959. This was in line with what the Brong Kyempem movement had been campaigning for, which was the recognition of the Bono people as a separate ethnic group from
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