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| '''Kwawkrom''' is a community in the ] ] of ]. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the ].<ref>https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2010-073.pdf</ref> It is approximately 20 kilometers South West of ]. | '''Kwawkrom''' is a community in the ] ] of ]. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks and Reserves of Gahana|url=https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2010-073.pdf|publisher=] |year=2010|accessdate=5 December 2016}}</ref> It is approximately 20 kilometers South West of ]. | ||
| The community was established<ref>https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html</ref> in 1957, the year of ]. | The community was established<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html|title=Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On|first=George Amihere|last=Naykene|publisher=}}</ref> in 1957, the year of ]. | ||
| == Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
| ⚫ | The community has 53 homes built. | ||
| ⚫ | The community has 53 homes built. |
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| == Geography == | == Geography == | ||
| The community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side. Three boreholes provide drinking water. |
The community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side. Three boreholes provide drinking water. | ||
| == Economy == | == Economy == | ||
| Business includes one sundries kiosk, a baker and a cocoa shed. |
Business includes one sundries kiosk, a baker and a cocoa shed. | ||
| == Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| A Roman Catholic |
A Roman Catholic church and a Pentecostal Church are present. | ||
| == Governance == | == Governance == | ||
| The community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is a ] |
The community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is a ] | ||
| == Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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| The population of the community is youthful and has grown in recent history. | The population of the community is youthful and has grown in recent history. | ||
| Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25th in Africa,<ref>http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Life-expectancy-in-Ghana-now-62-4-years-Report-440439</ref> this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief. | Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25th in Africa,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Life-expectancy-in-Ghana-now-62-4-years-Report-440439|title=Life expectancy in Ghana now 62.4 years – Report|date=20 May 2016|publisher=}}</ref> this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief. | ||
| The population is majority Christian. | The population is majority Christian. | ||
| == Language == | == Language == | ||
| The local community speaks ] a dialect Akan/ ]. | The local community speaks ], a dialect Akan/ ]. | ||
| == Culture== | == Culture== | ||
| The community practices funeral rituals.<ref>https://www.modernghana.com/news/483743/1/funeral-palaver-in-ghana-celebration-of-the-dead-o.html</ref> It is not uncommon to see |
The community practices funeral rituals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/483743/1/funeral-palaver-in-ghana-celebration-of-the-dead-o.html|title=Funeral Palaver In Ghana: Celebration Of The Dead Or Life|first=Damian|last=Avevor|publisher=}}</ref> It is not uncommon to see coffins<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2013/feb/07/ghana-coffins-in-pictures|title=Ghanaian coffins - in pictures|newspaper=The Guardian|date=7 February 2013|publisher=}}</ref> reflecting the dreams, desires or the occupation of the deceased. | ||
| ==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
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| == Economy == | == Economy == | ||
| The economy is based primarily on the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to ] through local cooperatives. The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on an industrial scale. |
The economy is based primarily on the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to ] through local cooperatives. The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on an industrial scale. | ||
| Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate rice. |
Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate rice. | ||
| == Education == | == Education == | ||
| === Primary |
=== Primary schools === | ||
| Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School, 2 kilometers away from the community. | Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School, 2 kilometers away from the community. | ||
| The Ghanaian ] is building a new ] and Primary School within the community. Construction was expected to be completed by January 2017. | The Ghanaian ] is building a new ] and Primary School within the community. Construction was expected to be completed by January 2017. | ||
| === Junior |
=== Junior high school === | ||
| The closest Junior High is in Surano. | The closest Junior High is in Surano. | ||
| === Senior |
=== Senior high school === | ||
| Children may attend school in other localities such as ] or ]. | Children may attend school in other localities such as ] or ]. | ||
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| The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano and Paboase. Residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital. | The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano and Paboase. Residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital. | ||
| ] is the number one cause of death. |
] is the number one cause of death. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
| {{reflist|30em}} | {{reflist|30em}} | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| *{{cite web|url=https://cocobod.gh/index.php|title=Ghana Cocoa Board, Cocoa Production, Processing & Marketing, Cocoa Bean Exporters, Ghana Cocoa Exports - Cocobod, Accra, Ghana|publisher=}} | |||
| *<ref>https://cocobod.gh/index.php</ref> | |||
| * |
*{{cite web|url=https://tenders.rfpalertservices.com/en/2016-1/28/rfp-tender/construction-of-1no3-unit-classroom-block-with-office-store-and-ancillary-facilities-and-2976757|title=Ghana - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Construction of 1No.3-Unit Classroom Block with Office, store and ancillary facilities and mechanization of 1No. Borehole with overhead tank at Sefwi Kwawkrom|publisher=}} | ||
| * |
*{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html|title=Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On|first=George Amihere|last=Naykene|publisher=}} | ||
| * |
*{{cite web|url=https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-commend-company-for-progress/|title=Communities commend company for progress|first=News|last=Ghana|date=8 July 2016|publisher=}} | ||
| {{coord|6|25|N|2|53|W|display=title|region:GH_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}} | |||
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Kwawkrom is a community in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Western Region of Ghana. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the Boin Tano Nature Reserve. It is approximately 20 kilometers South West of Bibiani.
The community was established in 1957, the year of Ghanaian Independence.
Facilities
The community has 53 homes built.
Geography
The community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side. Three boreholes provide drinking water.
Economy
Business includes one sundries kiosk, a baker and a cocoa shed.
Religion
A Roman Catholic church and a Pentecostal Church are present.
Governance
The community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is a Chieftaincy.
Demographics
The population of the community is youthful and has grown in recent history.
Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25th in Africa, this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief.
The population is majority Christian.
Language
The local community speaks Sefwi, a dialect Akan/ Twi.
Culture
The community practices funeral rituals. It is not uncommon to see coffins reflecting the dreams, desires or the occupation of the deceased.
Climate
The climate is tropical. The main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season from September to November. The region generally experiences Harmattan, a dry desert wind from the Sahara from December to March. This wind carries thick dust particles that can interfere with sunshine, cocoa production and transport.
Economy
The economy is based primarily on the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to Ghana Cocoa Board through local cooperatives. The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on an industrial scale.
Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate rice.
Education
Primary schools
Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School, 2 kilometers away from the community.
The Ghanaian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is building a new Kindergarten and Primary School within the community. Construction was expected to be completed by January 2017.
Junior high school
The closest Junior High is in Surano.
Senior high school
Children may attend school in other localities such as Bibiani or Wiawso.
A Public Senior High School is under construction in Chirano, approximately 5 kilometers away.
Information technology
Access to information technology is limited. Connection to the electricity grid is now available.
Health care
The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano and Paboase. Residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital.
Malaria is the number one cause of death.
References
- "Parks and Reserves of Gahana" (PDF). IUCN. 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- Naykene, George Amihere. "Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On".
- "Life expectancy in Ghana now 62.4 years – Report". 20 May 2016.
- Avevor, Damian. "Funeral Palaver In Ghana: Celebration Of The Dead Or Life".
- "Ghanaian coffins - in pictures". The Guardian. 7 February 2013.
External links
- "Ghana Cocoa Board, Cocoa Production, Processing & Marketing, Cocoa Bean Exporters, Ghana Cocoa Exports - Cocobod, Accra, Ghana".
- "Ghana - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Construction of 1No.3-Unit Classroom Block with Office, store and ancillary facilities and mechanization of 1No. Borehole with overhead tank at Sefwi Kwawkrom".
- Naykene, George Amihere. "Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On".
- Ghana, News (8 July 2016). "Communities commend company for progress".
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