Ntotroso is a town in the Asutifi North District in the Ahafo Region of Ghana.[1][2] The distance from Ntotroso to Kenyasi, the District capital is 13 km while that of Sunyani, the Bono regional capital is 41 km. Notable tertiary institution in this town, is the Ntotroso Nursing college.[3]
Ntotroso | |
|---|---|
  Ntotroso Location of Ntotroso in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 7°4′N 2°19′W / 7.067°N 2.317°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Ahafo Region |
| District | Asutifi North District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Economy
editAgricultural farming is the main occupation in Ntotroso. The major cash crops grown in this area are cocoa and Rice. Foodstuffs grown in this area are: Cocoyam, Yam, Plantain, Cassava.[4] Since 2007 when Newmont Ghana established their Ahafo mine, a lot of working popilation are employed in the mining firm.[5]
Festival
editThe chiefs and people of Ntotroso celebrate the Apomasu Festival. This festival draws both local people and the diaspora.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Ahafo Region created, Goaso capital". Ghana Business News. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ "History, Vision & Mission – Asutifi North District Assembly". asutifinorth.gov.gh. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ "College of nursing". con.edu.gh. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ "Asutifi North District Assembly holds 36th Farmers Day celebration – Office of the Asutifi North District Assembly".
- ^ "Newmont Corporation - Operations & Projects - Global Presence - Africa - Ahafo – Ghana". www.newmont.com.
- ^ "Veep commends people of Ntotroso". mobile.ghanaweb.com. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 2021-08-06.