Agona Swedru
Swedru | |
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Location of Agona Swedru in Central region, South Ghana | |
Coordinates: 5°31′50″N 0°42′10″W / 5.53056°N 0.70278°W | |
Country | Ghana |
Region | Central Region |
District | Agona West Municipal District |
Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 68,216[1] |
Time zone | GMT |
• Summer (DST) | GMT |
Agona Swedru is a town and the capital of Agona West Municipal District, a district in the Central Region of south Ghana.[2][3] Agona Swedru has a 2010 settlement population of about 54,417 people.[4]
Akwambo is the main festival celebrated by the people of Agona Swedru and it is celebrated in the month of August.
Agona Swedru is popularly known for the planting trading of plantain. The name `Swedru` was originated from the planting of plantain within the town.