Mankessim

Mankessim is a town in the Central Region[1][2][3] of Ghana,[4] West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of Accra, on the main road to Sekondi-Takoradi. It is the traditional headquarters of the Fante ethnic group of Ghana. Mankessim's history is linked to three famed warriors (Obrumankoma, Odapagyan and Oson) who helped the people migrate from Techiman in the current Brong Ahafo Region to Adoagyir in the Central region.The town is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level and its population amounts to 26,909.[5]

Mankessim
Mankessim street
Mankessim
Location in Ghana
Coordinates: 5°16′N 1°01′W
Country Ghana
RegionCentral Region

Mankessim is the traditional paramount for all the Fantse-speaking people and is linked to the Nananom Pow (sacred grove) near Obidan. It has a large market that attracts traders from Ghana and beyond. Just as in other prominent Fante towns, Mankessim has Asafo Companies, traditional military groups which no longer fight wars but are given acknowledgement for their role in the history and development of the town.

Notable people

Further developments

Mankessim has a number of clinics and the fourth branch of the Sanford World Clinic in Ghana was inaugurated in the Mfantseman Municipality in 2013 [7] There is also Mercy Women's hospital[8] located near the Manna heights Hotel.

Recreations

There are a lot of attractive places visit in this town. Numerous cultural places and also Hotels and guest houses to rest and take a lodge, including Fowaa Lodge.[9]

References
  1. "MANKESSIM IRRIGATION SCHEME". Ghana Government. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  2. "MANKESSIM CELEBRATES AFAHYE AND PEACE CONFERENCE". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  3. "Roads being fixed since 2017 — Minister". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  4. "I should've been closer to my father - Quamina MP - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  5. "Mankessim - Central Region Map, Weather and Photos - Ghana: populated place - Lat:5.26667 and Long:-1.01667". www.getamap.net. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  6. Irokotv Nollywood Birthday, Irokotv, Retrieved 21 September 2016
  7. "Sanford World Clinic inaugurated at Mankessim". Ghana Business News. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  8. "Women's hospital at Mankessim suspends free fistula surgeries". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  9. https://travel.jumia.com/en-gb/hotels/ghana/mankessim/10015208. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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