Volta Region
Volta Region (or Volta) is one of Ghana's sixteen administrative regions, with Ho designated as its capital. 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 and multilingual, including groups such as the Ewe, the Guan, and the Akan peoples. The Guan peoples include the Lolobi, Likpe, Akpafu, Buem, and Nkonya (now part of Oti region) people. 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. The people of the Volta Region are popular known for their rich cultural display and music some of which include Agbadza, Borborbor and Zigi.
Volta Region | |
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Location of Volta in Ghana | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Capital | Ho |
| Districts | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Regional Minister | Archibald Yao Letsa |
| • 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 medium · 4th |
| Website | http://voltaregion.gov.gh/ |
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