Winneba


Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana. Winneba has a population of 55,331. Winneba, traditionally known as Simpa, is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coast, east of Cape Coast. The current member of parliament is Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin.

History

From pre-colonial times through the establishment of the British colony the Gold Coast, Winneba served as a port town. Fort Winneba was built here.

Industry and culture

The main industries of Winneba are fishing and services. It is known for the Aboakyer deer-hunting festival in Winneba and its New Year fancy dress carnival/masquerading festival. The town has a rich musical tradition and currently boasts of several renowned musical groups in the country, including the Winneba Youth Choir, the Osimpam Ompeh group, and the Akoo show Choir. Winneba Senior High School is the only major public secondary cycle educational institute available in this town.
The University of Education, Winneba has its main campus in Winneba.

Neighborhoods

Winneba has a number of neighborhoods stretching from the coastal areas to non-coastal areas. It also includes rural areas which provide farm power aside the fishing activity employed by the inhabitants of the coasts. Below are some of the well-known neighborhoods of Winneba.

Urban areas


Sister cities

List of sister cities of Winneba, designated by Sister Cities International:
Country City County / District / Region / State Date Ref.
USABirmingham, ALAlabamaNovember 15, 2009
USACharlottesville, VAVirginiaAugust 2, 2010
USALowell, MAMassachusetts

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