| Country | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Region | Oti |
| District | Krachi West District |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Population as of | 2013 |
| Population total | 11,788[1] |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Time zone (DST) | GMT |
| Coordinates | 7°48′N 0°01′W |
| postal code | VS |
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.[2] The town has a population of 11,788 people.[1]
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.[2]
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 30 °C (86 °F) while the daily mean minimum is 25.5 °C (77.9 °F). The wet season occurs from April to October while the dry season starts in November and ends in March. The mean annual rainfall is 1,300 mm (51 in).[3]
Notable residents
- Joseph Kodzo, educationist and politician
See also
References
- ^ "World Gazetteer online". World-gazetteer.com. Archived 2012-01-11 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Maier, F. (1980). "Competition for Power and Profits in Kete-Krachi, West Africa, 1875-1900". The International Journal of African Historical Studies. 13 (1): 33–50. JSTOR. doi:10.2307/218371. JSTOR 218371
- ^ "Composite budget for 2022-2025 programme based budget estimates (2022 Krachi West municipal assembly)". Republic of Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Tulashie, S.; Kotoka, F.; Kholi, F.; Aggor-Woananu, S. (2018). "Assessment and remediation of pollutants in Ghana's Kete-Krachi District Hospital effluents using granular and smooth activated carbon". Heliyon. 4 (7). Elsevier Inc. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00692. PMC 6072895. PMID 30094364