Anyinam

Anyinam is a town and capital of the Atiwa East District located in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Anyinam
Anyinam
Location of Anyinam in Eastern Region
Coordinates: 6°22′12.72″N 0°32′24″W
Country Ghana
RegionEastern Region
DistrictAtiwa East District
Time zoneGMT
  Summer (DST)GMT

Anyinam is the birthplace of Osei Tutu. According to Gus Casely-Hayford, "Today Anyinam remains sacred to the Asante." The village contains a shrine in commemoration of Osei Tutu's birth.

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