Volta Region
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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, Buem,Nyangbo,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 Ewes.[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]
Volta Region | |
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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 (2017) | 0.594[2] medium · 4th |
Website | http://voltaregion.gov.gh/ |