Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [2] [3] It lies in the southern part of the Obuasi Municipal and is located about 39 mi (63 km) from Kumasi. [3] As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. [1]

Jan 20, 2025 · Obuasi, town, southern Ghana. It is located in a hilly area about 100 miles (160 km) from Accra. Its growth was stimulated by the discovery of a large gold deposit in 1897 and the building of the railway from Sekondi in 1902.

Join me on a walking tour of Obuasi, a vibrant community in Ghana! In this video, I take you through the streets and neighborhoods, giving you a glimpse into...

Jan 20, 2025 · Following news of the deaths, there were protests in Obuasi town where several buses were set on fire. Angry residents poured onto the company's grounds following the killings, burning at least ...

Obuasi, an underground operation mining to a depth of 1,500m, is located in Ghana’s Ashanti region, approximately 60km south of Kumasi.

Obuasi, a city in the Ashanti region of Ghana, is primarily known for its vast gold mines, which have played a crucial role in the country's economy for over a century. However, Obuasi has much more to offer visitors, from its rich history and culture to its stunning natural beauty.

Jan 20, 2025 · Ghana’s armed forces said Sunday in a statement on X that around 60 “illegal miners” carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons breached the security fences of the Obuasi gold ...

Obuasi is a town situated in southern Ghana, nestled in a hilly region approximately 100 miles (160 km) away from Accra. The town’s development was spurred by the discovery of a substantial gold deposit in 1897 and the construction of a railway from Sekondi in 1902.

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the Obuasi Municipal and is located about 39 mi (63 km) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a population of 175,043 people. The current mayor (executive chief) of the town is Hon. Elijah Adansi-Bonah.

Jul 31, 2020 · The Obuasi gold mine, located 200km north-west of Accra in Ghana, was the major asset of Ashanti Goldfields Company (AGC), established in London in 1897. AGC started underground mining in 1907.