Mankessim is a town in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of Accra, on the main road toSekondi-Takoradi. It is the traditional headquarters of the Fanteethnic group of Ghana. Mankessim's history is linked to three famed warriors who helped the people's migration from Techiman in the current Brong Ahafo Region to Adoagyir in the Central region.The town is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level and its population amounts to 26,909. Mankessim is the traditional paramount for all the Fantse-speaking people and is linked to the Nananom Pow near Obidan. It has a large market that attracts traders from Ghana and beyond. Just as in other prominent Fante towns, Mankessim has Asafo Companies, traditional military groups which no longer fight wars but are given acknowledgement for their role in the history and development of the town.
Notable people
Lydia Forson, actress was born here in 1984. Dr. Augustus Eduafo, a well known surgeon and medical professor residing and working in Ohio, USA is a native of the town. Lawyer Kweku Paintsil of Paintsil and Paintsil Esq, a legal firm is also a citizen, Joseph Dolling Kobina Mensah, a general contractor who also helped with the rebuilding of the main market. The famous fantse historian, Mr. Crayner is also from this town. Famous Ghanaian Musicians such as Kwaa Mensah, Kofi Bentil,FiiFi XLNC Kwame Wadaada, Nero X, Dvice have their roots in this community. Notable educationist Mr Isaac Kwegyir Essel popularly called Teacher Essel Proprietor of Sabs Smerbu Memorial JHS, Former CSOP Mr Prince Nana Osreko Yamoah Ponko I Essel, Isaac Kwegyir Essel- Scotland trained oil and gas expert, Mrs Agnes Ama Bentsiwaa Botchway, Prof Samuel Ebow Quainoo, Mr Fred Oware, Mireku Duker
Augustine Arhinful, footballer was born there in 1994.
Notable shops
Larkwans enterprise, Ama Jesica Ventures, Melcom, Abban Agro Chemical Seller
Further developments
Mankessim has a number of clinics and the fourth branch of the Sanford World Clinic in Ghana was inaugurated in the Mfantseman Municipality in 2013 There is also Mercy Women's hospital located near the Manna heights Hotel.
Recreations
There are a lot of attractive places visit in this town. Numerous cultural places and also Hotels and guest houses to rest and take a lodge.
