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]
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 |
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.