Agona Swedru

Agona Swedru is a town and the capital of Agona West Municipal District, a district in the Central Region of south Ghana.^[2][3] Agona Swedru has a 2010 settlement population of about 55,239 people.^[4][5] Akwambo is the main festival celebrated by the people of Agona Swedru and it is celebrated in the month of August. Agona Swedru is popularly known for the planting trading of plantain. The name `Swedru` was originated from the planting of plantain within the town.

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Town
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Agona Swedru Location of Agona Swedru in Central region, South Ghana
Coordinates: 5°31′50″N 0°42′10″W
Country	Ghana
Region	Central Region
District	Agona West Municipal District
Elevation	74 m (243 ft)
Population  (2013)
• Total	68,216[1]
Time zone	GMT
• Summer (DST)	GMT

There are two public senior high schools located in the Agona Swedru, namely; Swedru Senior High and Swedru School of Business.

Economy

1. Farming
2. Trading

For Akim Swedru in the Eastern Region of South Ghana, see Akim Swedru.

See also

• Agona West Municipal District
• Central Region