Lawra
| Lawra | |
|---|---|
| District Capital | |
  Lawra Location of Lawra in Upper West region | |
| Coordinates: 10°39′N 2°52′W / 10.650°N 2.867°W | |
| Region | Upper West Region |
| District | Lawra District |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | — |
Lawra is a small town and is the capital of Lawra district, a district in the Upper West Region of north Ghana.[1]
History
The town was an administrative centre for the historic British empire. The ruins of a large mansion from the empire still, rather incongruously, remain. It is now the district capital of Lawra District.[1]
Tourism
Lawra is known for its musical instrument manufacture, and for the Kobine harvest festival with important dancing and musical events.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Lawra District Archived May 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
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