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Ho, Ghana
city

Ho was part of the German colony of Togoland until World War I.

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Ho

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
117.8K
Coordinates
6.60, 0.47
1004th most populous city in the world

Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison.

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Ho, Ghana
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The traditional festival in Ho is the Asogli Yam Festival, celebrated around September each year.

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Ho

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
117.8K
Coordinates
6.60, 0.47
1004th most populous city in the world

Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison.

From the “Culture” section

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Ho, Ghana
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Ho is situated at the southern edge of the Akwapim Hills, also known as the Togo mountains.

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Ho

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
117.8K
Coordinates
6.60, 0.47
1004th most populous city in the world

Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison.

From the “Geography” section

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Ho, Ghana
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The Ho Sports Stadium is located in the town.

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city

Ho

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
117.8K
Coordinates
6.60, 0.47
1004th most populous city in the world

Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison.

From the “Sports” section

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Ho, Ghana
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Ho's sister city is Gainesville, Florida, established in 2022.

Ho
Ghana
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city

Ho

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
117.8K
Coordinates
6.60, 0.47
1004th most populous city in the world

Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison.

From the “Sister cities” section

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