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Elubo is a town in the Jomoro district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana.[2][3] 2021 census indicate that, Elubo have a settlement population of 23,952 people.[4] The Chief of the town is Nana Kesse Panyin III.[5][1] The mayor of the town, along with the district, is Hon. Louisa Iris Arde.[6]
Elubo | |
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 Vehicles driving by the Ghana–Ivory Coast border | |
  Elubo Location of Elubo in Western Region | |
| Coordinates: 05°17′00″N 02°46′00″W / 5.28333°N 2.76667°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Western Region |
| District | Jomoro District |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population [1]: 4, 31 | |
| • Ethnicity | |
| • Religions |
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| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
| Postal code | WJ |
| Area code | 031 22 |
| Website | jma.gov.gh  |
Administration
editThe town 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 Jomoro Municipal Assembly.[7] The current mayor of Elubo and the district as a whole is Hon. Louisa Iris Arde.[6]
Demographics
editThe town, along with the district as a whole, are predominantly religious making up 92% of the population with the largest religions being Christianity (84.1), Islam (7.3%), and traditional religions (1.2%).[1]: 31 The largest ethnic groups who resided in the town are the Akan, Nzema, Fantis, and Ewe.[1]: 4
Economy
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The biggest economic sector of the town is agriculture, employing most of the labour force. Other major economic sectors include trade and commerce.[1]: 4, 5
Culture
editGeography
editLocation
editElubo is a town in the Western Region of Ghana almost on the border with Ivory Coast.[8] Elubo lies some distance from the Western region's coast.[9]
Climate
editHealthcare
editThe town is home to an port health unit, an facility under Port Health Directorate (division of the Ghana Health Service) which helps to handle public health emergencies at the borders.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e 2010 population & housing census (Jomoro Municipal District) (PDF) (Report). Ghana Statistical Service. 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Commuters Stranded On Elubo Road". DailyGuide Network. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "COCOBOD stops free spraying at Elubo over smuggling". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "About JMA". Jomoro Municipal Assembly | Jomoro - Government of Ghana. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Amoh, Emmanuel Kwame (19 July 2023). "Jomoro MP reconstructs Amamamo bridge at Elubo | 3News". 3news.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "IOM supports Government with handling public health emergencies at main land borders". IOM Ghana. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ A Guide to District Assemblies in Ghana (PDF). Friedrich-Ebert-StiftungGhana. 2010. pp. 37, 38. ISBN 9988572131. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Ivorian murder fugitive busted in Ghana - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Jomoro District
External links
edit- Official website
Media related to Elubo at Wikimedia Commons
