Japekrom

Japekrom
Town and district Capital
Japekrom
Location of Japekrom in Brong-Ahafo
Coordinates: 7°35′N 2°47′W / 7.583°N 2.783°W / 7.583; -2.783Coordinates: 7°35′N 2°47′W / 7.583°N 2.783°W / 7.583; -2.783
Region Brong-Ahafo
District Jaman South Municipal
Elevation 266 m (873 ft)
Population (2013)
 • Total 34,107[1]
 • Demonym Japekrom
Time zone GMT
 • Summer (DST) GMT

Japekrom is a town in the Jaman South District of the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana. It has been an important town since the colonial Gold Coast days in Ghana's History, then referred to as Pruano (on the riverbank of Pru-river) but spelled as Pulliano in colonial Gold Coast maps. The Japekromhene has direct blood relations with the Gyamanhene, the overlord of the 'Bono' Kingdom, who currently resides in la Cote D'Ivoire. The township was built on a foundation of solid stone and as a result of resistance to any form of suppression or oppression. During the pre-colonial and early post-colonial years, Japekrom became one of the central places of convergence of the people of the Gyaman 'Bono' Kingdom.

The current Gyamanhene, His Royal Majesty Nana Kwasi Adinkra Agyemang IV, had some of his early education at Japekrom.

Traditional leaders of the Japekrom strongly uphold the principles of truth, fairness, hard work, a welcoming heart, inclusion and preservation of culture. The people of Japekrom are very welcoming of people from other tribes and cultures.[2]

The original settlers on the riverbank of Pru (Pruano) prospected for gold and other minerals along the banks of river Pru. Two major rivers in the Japekrom city are Pru and Papasu.

The chiefs and people of Mpuasu-Japekrom Traditional Area are known for the celebration of the annual Munufie Festival (annual yam harvest festival). This is usually celebrated at Japekrom in the last quarter of every year and brings together chiefs, queen mothers, dignitaries and several people (both in Ghana and abroad) to participate and witness the events. It is celebrated to mark the close of the farming season and to set the tone for the commencement of the yet another farming season. It is the major festival of the Mpuasu-Japekrom Traditional Area.[3]

The central point of Japekrom and its environs (including villages within 10 kilometers) has a total population of about 34,107. This implies that a greater portion of the population of the municipality lives around Japekrom. Japekrom has a settlement population of about 34,107.[1]

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation among the workforce of Japekrom and environs. Aside from peasant farming activities which involve the growing of cassava, maize, yam, and tomatoes, the farmlands of Japekrom are predominantly used in the plantation of cashew which is mainly cultivated as a cash crop.

Health

Japekrom is host to one of the best hospitals in Brong-Ahafo, the Saint Mary's Hospital. The hospital has an excellent staff and serves not only Ghanaians but patients from other neighbouring countries like Cote D'Ivoire. It is rated among the top hospitals in Ghana.

Education

Japekrom is also known for the New Drobo Secondary School, Kwasibuokrom Vocational Training College and recently Mpuasuman Islamic Senior High School which are all mixed schools. It also has an all girls' senior high school, Our Lady of Providence Senior High School.[4][5][6] The schools are second cycle institutions.

References

  1. 1 2 "World Gazetteer online". World-gazetteer.com.
  2. ↑ Agency, Ghana News. "Supreme Court Dismisses Apeal Filed by Drobo Traditional Council - Ghana News Agency Online". www.ghananewsagency.org. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  3. ↑ "Supreme Court to rule on Drobo and Japekrom land case". Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  4. ↑ "Educational Institutions". www.centralregion.gov.gh. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  5. ↑ "References » Schools/Colleges". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
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