Kete Krachi
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Kete Krachi (formerly Kete Kratje) is a town and the capital of the Krachi West District in the Oti Region of Ghana, adjacent to Lake Volta. Kete-Krachi is connected by a ferry to the town of Kwadjokrom, and by road to Bimbila and Dambai.[1] The town has a population of 11,788 people.[2]
History
The town (the known as Krachikrom) was historically a trading center in the region, selling primarily salt, slaves, and shea butter. Krachikrom combinated with a nearby zongo settlement to formed Kete-Krachi sometime in 1877. Under German rule, tensions between the Islamic and Krachi portions of town grew due to a imbalanced of power.[1]
Economy
The town is mostly dominated by agriculture, counted for about 70% of economic activity. Other economic sectors include commerce and tourism.[3]
Health
Kete-Krachi and the district as a whole is served by the Kete-Krachi district hospital. The facility provides curative care, preventive care and treatment options such as surgeries, laboratory and diagnostic techniques.[4]
Climate
The town has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw), with a wet and dry season and is hot year-round. The daily mean temperature is Script error: No such module "convert". while the daily mean minimum is Script error: No such module "convert".. The wet season occurs from April to October while the dry season starts in November and ends in March. The mean annual rainfall is Script error: No such module "convert"..[3] Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Notable residents
- Joseph Kodzo, educationist and politician
See also
References
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