Asokore Mampong
Asokore Mampong
Asokore Mampong | |
|---|---|
Municipal | |
  Asokore Mampong | |
| Coordinates: 6°42′N 1°36′W / 6.7°N 1.6°W | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| District | Asokore Mampong Municipal District |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Asokore Mampong is the capital of the Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly, a district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1] Popularly known for Kumasi Academy a senior high school[2] and the SSNIT affordable housing projects. The chief of Asokore Mampong is Nana Boakye-Ansah Debrah.
Geography
[edit]Boundaries
[edit]The town is bordered on the north by Parkoso, and Mesuam, to the west by Sepe Tinpomu and Adanyasie, to the east by Nsenie-Kentinkronu and to the south by Ayigya.[3]
Location
[edit]Asokore Mampong is 10 kilometres from the centre of Kumasi. Asokore Mampong is a dormitory town.[4]
Education
[edit]Asokore Mampong is known for Kumasi Academy,[5][6] a second cycle institution located there.[7]
Apart from being a residential area for workers in various companies in Kumasi, many hostels are available to serve the students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Healthcare
[edit]The Garden City Hospital, Academy Clinic and Legacy Hospitals are located in Asokore Mampong.[8]
Notable places
[edit]The affordable housing projects has a huge site in the area for its buildings.[9] There are two additional notable places. The Osei Tutu Nyamekesie and Okomfo Anokye sword are located in the town. The Asokore Mampong Palace is a huge and well designed edifice located in the centre of the town. The palace sits on a 4acre lot. it was designed and built by the chief of the town Nana Boakye-Ansah Debrah.
References
[edit]- ^ "Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". www.ghanadistricts.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-04-05). "Kumasi Academy 'mysterious' deaths caused by meningitis". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly
- ^ Sekyere East District
- ^ "Educational Institutions". www.centralregion.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ "References » Schools/Colleges". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ "Asokore_Mampong.pdf" (PDF). mofep.gov.gh. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Affordable housing scheme begins in Kumasi. ModernGhana.com.