The Brong Ahafo Region

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The Brong Ahafo Region as created on the 4th of April 1959, after Ghana’s independence. Before this it was called the Western Ashanti. Its a rich agricultural region with a large number of cocoa plantations it occupies an area of about 15000 square mi. It has a population of about 3 million people and the region’s capital is Sunyani. The region’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture with maize being one of the most important crops grown here. We will be discussing some statistics for this region along with some interesting facts that you may not know about it!Its the second largest region in Ghana. The Capital of the region is Sunyani. The region has a tropical climate of between 23°C and 39°C. There are two main ethinc groups both of the Akan tribes: The Brongs & the Ahafos, as you can see the name of the two ethnic group is connected to the naming of the region.

Main Attractions

Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

Visitors have the opportunity to observe various types such as the Geoffrey’s black and white.
Location: Fiema in the Nkoranza North District

The Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary is a home for over 300 monkeys in Ghana. These monkeys have been rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, abuse by locals, and other dangers. The sanctuary provides them with food, water, shelter and care so that they may live out their days in peace.

Kintampo Falls

Kintampo has two waterfalls: The kitampo falls with 3 cascades & the Fuller falls.
Location: 100m off the main Kitampo-Tamale highway.

The Brong Ahafo region is one of the most beautiful in Ghana. The Kintampo Falls, located near the town of Kintampo which was named after it, are a sight to behold with their height and sheer beauty visible from miles away before you even get close enough for a closer look at them.

Bui & Digya National Parks

The Digya National Park is populated by elephants, monkeys, antilopes and crocodiles.

The Bui National Park is home to a large population of hippos and includes the world’s second largest water fall. It can be reached by driving through both Wenchi & Nsawkaw then heading north on Highway A1 from just outside the town of Banda

The Bui National Park has one of Africa’s most diverse ecosystems housing some 2,000 species including many rare bird species as well as an unusually high number (one third) being endemic. The park also houses several endangered mammal sub-species such as cheetahs and lions though they are seldom seen in this area due to its remote location which lies at least 300 miles northeast off Ghana’s main northern highway network into Burkina Faso along with Niger and Benin