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

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  • Mankessim is a town in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of Accra, 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. (en)
  • Mankessim es una ciudad de la región Central de Ghana. En marzo de 2000 tenía una población censada de 25 481 habitantes.​ Se encuentra ubicada al sur del país, cerca de la costa del golfo de Guinea, al sur de la meseta de Kwahu, al suroeste del lago Volta y al oeste de Accra, la capital de Ghana. (es)
  • Mankessim est une ville de la région centrale du Ghana, en Afrique de l'Ouest. (fr)
  • Mankessim – nadmorskie miasto w Ghanie, w regionie Centralnym. Jest największym miastem dystryktu Mfantseman i według spisu w 2010 roku liczy 38,3 tys. mieszkańców. (pl)
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  • Mankessim es una ciudad de la región Central de Ghana. En marzo de 2000 tenía una población censada de 25 481 habitantes.​ Se encuentra ubicada al sur del país, cerca de la costa del golfo de Guinea, al sur de la meseta de Kwahu, al suroeste del lago Volta y al oeste de Accra, la capital de Ghana. (es)
  • Mankessim est une ville de la région centrale du Ghana, en Afrique de l'Ouest. (fr)
  • Mankessim – nadmorskie miasto w Ghanie, w regionie Centralnym. Jest największym miastem dystryktu Mfantseman i według spisu w 2010 roku liczy 38,3 tys. mieszkańców. (pl)
  • Mankessim is a town in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of Accra, 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. (en)
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