Volta Region Profile
Volta region covers about 20.570 square kilometers and is the 5th largest region in Ghana. It stretches along the eastern side of Ghana between the Volta Lake to the west and the republic of Togo to the east. It has an estimated population of 2.5 million people (by 2000 census projections). The region exhibits all major vegetation and climatic features of Ghana owing to the fact that it stretches north to south along the length of Ghana and is divided into three major climatic and ecological zones. The southern costal belt is characterized by sand bars and large lagoons while the central foot hills and the northern uplands are dominated by highland ranges tapering off into savanna. The region has bimodal annual rainfall pattern.
Ho is the capital city of the Volta Region of Ghana with the population of about 9.700 people. It lies near Mount Adaklu and is home to a museum, a cathedral, schools and a large prison. Ho, so different from the capital of Accra, seems like a village that has sprawled into the city. While in central parts the roads are paved, those roads outside are not. The people in Ho have been described as incredibly kind and very open to travelers and strangers and the crime rate is low. The language spoken is mainly Ewe but almost 80% of the population can speak English. In mid- September to September ending, the chiefs and people of Asogli State (Ho) and surrounding areas such as Sokode, Abutia Klefe and Akrofu celebrate their annual yam festival. This is essentially a harvest festival.
Ho is the capital city of the Volta Region of Ghana with the population of about 9.700 people. It lies near Mount Adaklu and is home to a museum, a cathedral, schools and a large prison. Ho, so different from the capital of Accra, seems like a village that has sprawled into the city. While in central parts the roads are paved, those roads outside are not. The people in Ho have been described as incredibly kind and very open to travelers and strangers and the crime rate is low. The language spoken is mainly Ewe but almost 80% of the population can speak English. In mid- September to September ending, the chiefs and people of Asogli State (Ho) and surrounding areas such as Sokode, Abutia Klefe and Akrofu celebrate their annual yam festival. This is essentially a harvest festival.