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Nungua | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Nungua Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 5°36′0″N 0°4′0″W / 5.60000°N 0.06667°W | |
| Country |
Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Krowor Municipal District |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 84,119 [1] |
| Ranked 18th in Ghana | |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer ( DST) | GMT |
Nungua is a town in Krowor Municipal District in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the coast. [2] Nungua is the eighteenth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 84,119 people. [1]
Politics
Nungua is located within Krowor Constituency led by Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, [3] a member of the National Democratic Congress, [4] who succeeded Elizabeth Afoley Quaye of the New Patriotic Party. [5]
Traditions
The people of Nungua are Ga AdangbesThey celebrate the Kpledzoo festival. [6] They are in eight clans, namely: Nii Mantse We, Nii Moi We, Nii Borte We, Nii Adzin We, Nii Borkwei We, Nii Osokrono We, Nii Odarteitse We, and Nii Djenge We. The paramount chief of Nungua is King (Dr) Odaifio Welentsi III. [7]
Education
Education can be accessed in all levels in Nungua. Notable schools include:
Tertiary schools
- The Regional Maritime University [8]
- Laweh Open University College [9]
- GCB Bank Training School [10]
Senior high schools
- Nungua Secondary School [11]
- Nungua Presbyterian Secondary Commercial school [12]
- St Peter's Anglican Senior High School [13]
- Royal Technical College [14]
Basic schools (public)
- Nungua Methodist '1' Basic School
- Nungua Methodist '2' Basic School
- St. Paul Anglican Basic Schools
- Nungua Lekma Basic Schools
- Nungua Presby Basic Schools. [15]
Transport
Nungua is accessible by rail, [16] road [17] and sea. It is served by a station on the eastern network of the national railway system. A bridge that was out of service for some time was repaired in 2009. Taxi, tro tro (mini buses), Metro Transit Buses are available on road. canoes are also used by local folks along the beach. [18]
See also
References
- ^ a b "World Gazetteer online". World-gazetteer.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ Touring Ghana – Greater Accra Region Archived 11 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "member of parliament of krowor". 9 December 2020.
- ^ "National Democratic Congress - Unity, Stability and Development,National Democratic Congress". Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ https://newpatrioticparty.org/
- ^ "kpledzoo with a difference".
- ^ "Motivate teachers to give their best — Dr Odaifio Welentsi". Graphic Online. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Regional Maritime University". Regional Maritime University. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Home - Laweh Laweh Open University Ghana". Laweh. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "GCB Training School Nungua, Greater Accra, Ghana". gh.geoview.info. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "20 Nungua SHS students collapse, rushed to hospital". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News, Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Ghana Telephone Directory : Nungua Presbyterian Secondary Commercial, Accra". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Nungua Donates to St. Peter's Anglican School".
- ^ "User". Africa Schools Online. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2019.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ "schools in Nungua".
- ^ "Ghana Railway Company starts a two-week free ride". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo promises interchange at Nungua, dualization of Beach Road". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ Touring Ghana – Greater Accra Region Archived 11 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine. touringghana.com.
|
Nungua | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Nungua Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 5°36′0″N 0°4′0″W / 5.60000°N 0.06667°W | |
| Country |
Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Krowor Municipal District |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 84,119 [1] |
| Ranked 18th in Ghana | |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer ( DST) | GMT |
Nungua is a town in Krowor Municipal District in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the coast. [2] Nungua is the eighteenth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 84,119 people. [1]
Politics
Nungua is located within Krowor Constituency led by Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, [3] a member of the National Democratic Congress, [4] who succeeded Elizabeth Afoley Quaye of the New Patriotic Party. [5]
Traditions
The people of Nungua are Ga AdangbesThey celebrate the Kpledzoo festival. [6] They are in eight clans, namely: Nii Mantse We, Nii Moi We, Nii Borte We, Nii Adzin We, Nii Borkwei We, Nii Osokrono We, Nii Odarteitse We, and Nii Djenge We. The paramount chief of Nungua is King (Dr) Odaifio Welentsi III. [7]
Education
Education can be accessed in all levels in Nungua. Notable schools include:
Tertiary schools
- The Regional Maritime University [8]
- Laweh Open University College [9]
- GCB Bank Training School [10]
Senior high schools
- Nungua Secondary School [11]
- Nungua Presbyterian Secondary Commercial school [12]
- St Peter's Anglican Senior High School [13]
- Royal Technical College [14]
Basic schools (public)
- Nungua Methodist '1' Basic School
- Nungua Methodist '2' Basic School
- St. Paul Anglican Basic Schools
- Nungua Lekma Basic Schools
- Nungua Presby Basic Schools. [15]
Transport
Nungua is accessible by rail, [16] road [17] and sea. It is served by a station on the eastern network of the national railway system. A bridge that was out of service for some time was repaired in 2009. Taxi, tro tro (mini buses), Metro Transit Buses are available on road. canoes are also used by local folks along the beach. [18]
See also
References
- ^ a b "World Gazetteer online". World-gazetteer.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ Touring Ghana – Greater Accra Region Archived 11 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "member of parliament of krowor". 9 December 2020.
- ^ "National Democratic Congress - Unity, Stability and Development,National Democratic Congress". Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ https://newpatrioticparty.org/
- ^ "kpledzoo with a difference".
- ^ "Motivate teachers to give their best — Dr Odaifio Welentsi". Graphic Online. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Regional Maritime University". Regional Maritime University. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Home - Laweh Laweh Open University Ghana". Laweh. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "GCB Training School Nungua, Greater Accra, Ghana". gh.geoview.info. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "20 Nungua SHS students collapse, rushed to hospital". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News, Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Ghana Telephone Directory : Nungua Presbyterian Secondary Commercial, Accra". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Nungua Donates to St. Peter's Anglican School".
- ^ "User". Africa Schools Online. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2019.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ "schools in Nungua".
- ^ "Ghana Railway Company starts a two-week free ride". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo promises interchange at Nungua, dualization of Beach Road". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ Touring Ghana – Greater Accra Region Archived 11 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine. touringghana.com.