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Obuasi became an important economic center after the discovery of a large gold deposit in 1897.

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Obuasi

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
134.0K
Coordinates
6.20, -1.67
954th most populous city in the world

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the district and is located about 63 km (39 mi) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. The current mayor of the town is Hon.

From the “History” section

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The current mayor of Obuasi is Hon. Elijah Adansi-Bonah.

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Obuasi

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
134.0K
Coordinates
6.20, -1.67
954th most populous city in the world

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the district and is located about 63 km (39 mi) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. The current mayor of the town is Hon.

From the “Administration” section

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About 81.7% of the population in Obuasi is Christian.

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Obuasi

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
134.0K
Coordinates
6.20, -1.67
954th most populous city in the world

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the district and is located about 63 km (39 mi) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. The current mayor of the town is Hon.

From the “Demographics” section

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Obuasi is known for the Obuasi Gold Mine, one of the largest underground gold mines in the world.

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Obuasi

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
134.0K
Coordinates
6.20, -1.67
954th most populous city in the world

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the district and is located about 63 km (39 mi) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. The current mayor of the town is Hon.

From the “Economy” section

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Obuasi has a golf course that hosts the annual Obuasi Captain's Golf Tournament.

Obuasi
Ghana
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Obuasi

Ghana

Country
Ghana
Population
134.0K
Coordinates
6.20, -1.67
954th most populous city in the world

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the district and is located about 63 km (39 mi) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. The current mayor of the town is Hon.

From the “Human resources” section

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