Sogakofe (also known as Sogakope) is the capital of South Tongu district, a district in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is home to the lower Volta Bridge which connects Sogakofe to Sokpoe. The town is mostly known for its river tourism and Mass bread production. The lower Volta Bridge is also the site for the famous Tortsogbeza,[1] an annual festival held during Easter, which involves diving off the bridge, and is held in conjunction with the neighbouring town, Sokpoe.[2] It is home to the Holy Trinity Spa,[3] Cisneros Villa Hotel[4] and other notable resorts including Shekinah Glory Hotel, Sogakofe Beach Resort[5] etc. Most commuters plying the Accra to Aflao road usually stop over to buy snacks and bread. The town is mostly known for bread baking as well.[6]
Sogakofe
Sogakɔƒe | |
|---|---|
District Capital | |
  Sogakofe Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 5°59′51.65″N 0°35′17.82″E / 5.9976806°N 0.5882833°E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Volta |
| District | South Tongu |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Sogakofe is home to the District Hospital,[7] Sogakofe Senior High School[8] and Comboni Technical School. In 2014, the West African Football Academy moved to Sogakofe as their new home grounds for the Ghana Premier League.[9] Since then, they have put the town on the sporting map of the country by hosting crucial league games with top clubs such as Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. and Asante Kotoko S.C.
Geography edit
Location edit
Sogakofe is located at latitude 5.999 and longitude 0.594.[10] The international highway from Togo through Ghana to Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) passes through Sogakofe. Very important on this route is the Lower Volta Bridge across the lower Volta River. Also, closer to the Lower Volta Bridge are the Holy Trinity Spa and Health Farm and the South Tongu District Assembly Office Complex. It is about 169.1 km(2 hours and 54 minutes drive via the Ho-Adidome road) from the famous Mount Afadja.[11]
References edit
- ^ "People of Sokpoe celebrate Tortsogbeza". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ Afenyo, Oscar Miyorhokpor. "A CONCISE HISTORY OF SOKPOE FROM 1933-2007 MIYORHOKPOR OSCAR AFENYO".
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- ^ "Villa Cisneros Resort & Spa – Villa Cisneros Resort & Spa". Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ "Sogakope Beach Resort & Spa". Sogakope Beach Resort. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ South Tongu District
- ^ "Sogakope District Hospital | Social Welfare Service Directory". directory.mogcsp.gov.gh. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ "About Us". sshs. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ "WAFA FC to switch home base to Sogakofe for Premier League".
- ^ "Sogakofe - GhanaPlaceNames". sites.google.com.
- ^ "Sogakope to Mountain Afadjato".
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