Goaso

Also known as Gawso

Goaso is a city and the capital of the Asunafo North Municipal and the Ahafo Region of Ghana. It has population of 21,146 according to the 2010 census. The town is run by a traditional council, with Nana Akwasi Bosompra I having the title of Omanhene.

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Place details

Locality: Goaso
Region: Ahafo Region
Country: Ghana
Population: 21,798
Timezone: Africa/Accra

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Goaso
Settlement.settlement_type: Regional Capital
Settlement.image_skyline: Goaso Ahafo Regional capital Round About.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 300px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Ghana
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Goaso in Ahafo Region
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Ghana
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Ahafo Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Asunafo North Municipal District
Settlement.government_type: Decentralised government
Settlement.leader_title: Municipal Chief Executive
Settlement.leader_name: Hon. Osei Yaw Boahen
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.population_as_of: 2010

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Wikidata facts

Population: 21146
Image: Goaso Ahafo Regional capital Round About.jpg

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History
Economy
Health
Geography
Topography
Climate
Culture
Education
See also
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== History == According to oral traditions, Goaso (then known as Goaso Krodadaamu) was originally settled near Goa River. Due to occurring issues living near the river, the residents resettled uphill to the town's current location.