Volta Region | |
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 Location of Volta in Ghana | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Capital | Ho |
| Districts | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Regional Minister | Archibald Yao Letsa[1] |
| • Deputy Regional Minister | Maxwell Blagogee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,504 km2 (3,670 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 12th |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
| • Total | 1,659,040 |
| • Rank | Ranked 7th |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2014 |
| • Per capita | $3,974 |
| GDP (Nominal) | |
| • Year | 2014 |
| • Per capita | $1,902 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Area code | 036 |
| ISO 3166 code | GH-TV |
| HDI (2022) | 0.625[2] medium · 7th |
| Website | http://voltaregion.gov.gh/ |
Volta Region (or Volta) is one of Ghana's sixteen administrative regions, with Ho designated as its capital.[3][4] It is located west of Republic of Togo and to the east of Lake Volta. Divided into 25 administrative districts, the region is multi-ethnic [5] and multilingual, including groups such as the Ewe, the Guan, and the Akan peoples. The Guan peoples include the Lolobi, Likpe, Akpafu, Akyode, Buem, Nyagbo, Avatime, and Nkonya.[citation needed] This region was carved out of the Volta Region in December 2018 by the New Patriotic Party. The people of the Volta Region are popularly known as Voltaians (French: Voltaiens).[6] This group includes the Ewes, Guans and other minor tribes living in the Volta Region.[citation needed] The people of the Volta Region are popular known for their rich cultural display and music some of which include Agbadza, Borborbor and Zigi.[citation needed]
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