Tarkwa

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Tarkwa is a town and is the capital of Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal district, a district in the Western Region southwest of South Ghana. Frequently dubbed as the "Golden City" by its indigenous populace, the region is characterized by a rich tapestry of Fante communities, among which include Efuanta, Tamso, Aboso, Akoon, Nzemaline, and Kwabedu.

Tarkwa has a population of 218,664 people according to 2021 settlement.

Economy

Mining

Tarkwa is noted as a centre of gold mining and manganese mining. Tarkwa Mine, which is a large open-cast gold mine, is situated to the northwest of the town, and Nsuta manganese mine is situated to the east of the town. Tarkwa Mine mines several low-grade conglomeratic "reefs" of Tarkwaian type. These reefs are of mid-Proterozoic age.

A number of mining companies cluster between the villages of Aboso and Tamso in the late 19th century.

Tarkwa Mine has the distinction of being one of the largest gold mines in South Ghana. Approximately 24 tons of gold is produced annually, and 100 million tons of earth is moved to achieve this production rate. The Iduapriem Gold Mine is also located near Tarkwa, 10 km south of the town. The Tarkwa Goldfield was discovered a few years before the Witwatersrand Goldfield in South Africa.

There are a number of accidents that have occurred in mining sites in Tarkwa with the latest being recorded on Saturday, September 23, 2023, when a pit caved in, killing 7 people.

Though mining is common in Tarkwa, some areas such as Ndumfri forest reserve are restricted from any mining activity and 3 people were jailed over 60 years for mining in a restricted area in September 2023.

Climate

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Education

High schools

Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO) and Fiaseman Senior High School (FIASEC) are located in Tarkwa.

University

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), is located in Tarkwa.

Transport

Train

Tarkwa is a junction railway station and is served by Tarkwa Train Station on the Ghana Railway Corporation.

Politics

Tarkwa is the main political region of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly. Tarkwa Nsuaem is a parliamentary constituency in the Western Region of Ghana, recognized for its contributions to the country's mining sector. Politically, it has consistently supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has won the parliamentary seat in the last five consecutive elections. The constituency's political landscape is marked by high voter turnout and a history of strong support for the NPP.

During election periods, the area sees active engagement from candidates representing various political parties, though the NPP has maintained its electoral success in recent years.

Member of Parliament

Tourism

Waterfall

References

References

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  2. (1985). "Geology and Mineral Resources of West Africa". George Allen & UNWIN.
  3. (2018). "Quartz-Pebble-Conglomerate Gold Deposits, Chapter P of Mineral Deposit Models for Resource Assessment, USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5070-P". US Dept. of the Interior, USGS.
  4. (2014). "The Fortunes of Africa". Public Affairs.
  5. (2012). "History of Africa". Palgrave Macmillan.
  6. [http://tarkwansuaem.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/ Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District]
  7. Amoh, Emmanuel Kwame. (2022-01-23). "Maxam's suspension will affect mining in Ghana - AGA Snr Manager".
  8. "Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal (Municipal District, Ghana) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location".
  9. Dickson, Kwamina B.. (1969). "A Historical Geography of Ghana". CUP Archive.
  10. [http://www.anglogold.com/NR/rdonlyres/FCC9ADA1-68AE-4DF9-AB13-81638EB94896/0/iduapriem2008.pdf Country report: Ghana - Iduapriem] AngloGold Ashanti website, accessed: 10 August 2010
  11. (2023-09-24). "Galamsey pit collapses at Bonsawire, 7 dead".
  12. (2023-09-26). "Three illegal miners get 60 years over mining in Ndumfri Forest Reserve - MyJoyOnline.com".
  13. "University History".
  14. FM, Peace. "Tarkwa Nsuaem Constituency Results - Election 2020".
  15. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2020".
  16. Bediako, Richard Obeng. (2024-12-08). "2024 election: Mireku Duker loses Tarkwa-Nsuaem seat to Sheikh Issah Salifu".
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  18. "Parliament of Ghana".
  19. "UMaT OBSERVES WORLD WATER DAY".

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