Official Name: | Enchi |
Pushpin Map: | Ghana |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Ghana |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Ghana |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Western North Region |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Aowin District |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2005 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Coordinates: | 5.8167°N -51°W |
Enchi is a town in Ghana. It is the capital of the Aowin Municipality. Other main towns in the Aowin District include Old and New Yakasi, Achimfo, Boinso, Jema, Omanpe, Sewum, Jensue, Yiwabra, Yiwabra Nkwanta, Nyankomam, Kwawu, Abochia, and Jomoro.[1] The largest river in the district is the Tano whose tributary, the Desue (Disue),[2] flows in the middle of Enchi.[3]
The current leaders include the Paramount chief Nana Beyeman Tanor Kwaw Benbui III of Aowin.[4] The incumbent Municipal Chief Executive is Samuel Adu Gyamfi, while the member of Parliament Oscar Ofori Larbi.
The area includes Christian, Muslim, and traditional religions. Christian denominations include Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Pentecost, Assemblies of God, New Covenant Family Church (West Africa), Higher Grounds Chapel, and the Apostolic Church of Ghana.
Several natives recently named as exemplary for the youth to emulate include:
Higher education schools include Brentu Senior High/Tech. and Enchi College of Education.[5]
Enchi is the home of the district hospital, Enchi Government Hospital. There is also a sizable Presbyterian Health Center.
Cocoa bean farming is a large contributor to the local economy.[6]