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	==Climate==		==Climate==

	The climate is ]. There are two rainy seasons: main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season September to November. The region generally experiences ], 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.		The climate is ]. There are two rainy seasons: main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season from September to November. The region generally experiences ], 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 ==		== Economy ==
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	The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on industrial scale. The economy is based primarily on agriculture: 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 industrial scale. The economy is based primarily on agriculture: the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to ] through local cooperatives.

	Local residents practice subsistence farming ~~and~~ ~~farm for~~ food for sale in the local market ~~and for growing rice.~~		Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate food for growing rice and its sale in the local market.

	== Education ==		== Education ==

	=== Primary Schools ===		=== Primary Schools ===
	Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School situated approximately 2 kilometers from the community.		Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School situated approximately 2 kilometers away from the community.

	Presently, the ] is building a new ] and Primary School within the community limits. Construction should be completed by January 2017.		Presently, the ] is building a new ] and Primary School within the community limits. Construction should be completed by January 2017.
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	=== Senior High School ===		=== Senior High School ===
	There are no Senior High Schools in the vicinity. Children able to continue their education must attend school in other localities such as ] or ] or further away.		There are no Senior High Schools in the vicinity. Children who are able to continue their education must attend school in other localities such as ] or ] or further away.

	There is a Public Senior High School under construction in the community of Chirano approximately 5 kilometers from Kwawkrom which may facilitate attendance for more residents of the area.		There is a Public Senior High School under construction in the community of Chirano approximately 5 kilometers from Kwawkrom, which may facilitate attendance for more residents of the area.

	=== Information technology ===		=== Information technology ===

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Kwawkrom is a community situated in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Western Region of Ghana. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the Boin Tano Nature Reserve in Ghana. . It is situated approximately 20 kilometers South West of BiBiani, district capital.

The community was established in 1957, the year of the Ghana Independence.

Description

The community has 53 homes built. The community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side of the community. There are 3 boreholes for drinking water. The business includes one sundries kiosk, a baker’s oven and a cocoa shed. There is a Roman Catholic Church and a Pentacostal Church.

Population

The small community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is Chieftancy. The population of the community is quite young and has grown in recent history. (quote needed).

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. There are two rainy seasons: 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

Agroforestry

The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on industrial scale. The economy is based primarily on agriculture: the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to Ghana Cocoa Board through local cooperatives.

Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate food for growing rice and its sale in the local market.

Education

Primary Schools

Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School situated approximately 2 kilometers away from the community.

Presently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is building a new Kindergarten and Primary School within the community limits. Construction should be completed by January 2017.

Junior High School

There are no Junior High Schools (JHS) in the community and children must attend JHS in other localities. The closest is a local community named Surano.

Senior High School

There are no Senior High Schools in the vicinity. Children who are able to continue their education must attend school in other localities such as Bibiani or Wiawso or further away.

There is a Public Senior High School under construction in the community of Chirano approximately 5 kilometers from Kwawkrom, which may facilitate attendance for more residents of the area.

Information technology

Access to information technology is very limited. They have recently been connected to the electricity grid and have no access to the internet.

Healthcare

The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano, and Paboase. The 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. (need statistics from clinic)

External links

1. https://cocobod.gh/index.php

2. https://tenders.rfpalertservices.com/en/2016-1/28/rfp-tender/construction-of-1no3-unit-classroom-block-with-office-store-and-ancillary-facilities-and-2976757

3. https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html

4. https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-commend-company-for-progress/

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