Mankessim is a town in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of

Accra Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...

, on the main road to Sekondi-Takoradi. It is the traditional headquarters of the Fante ethnic group of Ghana. Mankessim's history is linked to three famed warriors (Obrumankoma, Odapagyan and Oson) who helped the people migrate from Techiman in the current Brong Ahafo Region to Adoagyir in the Central region. The town is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level and its population amounts to 26,909. Mankessim is the traditional paramount for all the Fantse-speaking people and is linked to the Nananom Pow (sacred grove) near Obidan. It has a large market that attracts traders from Ghana and beyond. Just as in other prominent Fante towns, Mankessim has Asafo Companies, traditional military groups which no longer fight wars but are given acknowledgement for their role in the history and development of the town.

History

Mankessim was the capital of the

Mankessim Kingdom The Mankessim Kingdom (1252–1844) was a pre-colonial African state in modern-day Ghana. It is regarded as the heartland of the Fante people, and operated as capital of the Fante Confederacy in the 19th century. The town of Mankessim still exist ...

from 1252 to 1844.

Notable people

Lydia Forson Lydia Forson (born 24 October 1984) is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Early life and education Forson was born on 24 October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghana ...

(born 1984), actress * Augustine Arhinful, footballer was born there in 1994. *Nanahemaa Ama Amissah III, Paramount Queen mother of Mankessim

Further developments

Mankessim has a number of clinics and the fourth branch of the Sanford World Clinic in Ghana was inaugurated in the Mfantseman Municipality in 2013 There is also Mercy Women's hospital located near the Manna heights Hotel.

Recreations

There are a lot of attractive places visit in this town. Numerous cultural places and also Hotels and guest houses to rest and take a lodge, including Fowaa Lodge.

Banks

Ghana Commercial Bank GCB Bank Limited formally known as ''Ghana Commercial Bank'' is the largest bank in Ghana in terms of total operating assets and share of industry deposits, with 14.2% of total industry deposits. In August 2017, the Bank of Ghana, the nation's cen ...

* Kakum Rural Bank * Multi Credit * Agricultural Development Bank

External links

Ghana-pedia webpage - Mankessim

References

Populated places in the Central Region (Ghana) {{CentralRegionGH-geo-stub