Obuasi

Obuasi is a mining town situated in the Ashanti-Kwahu region of Ghana, some 60 km south of Kumasi.

Obuasi is the capital of Obuasi Municipal District. The town is one of Ghana's best-known mining centres and has a long history associated with gold mining. Obuasi developed around one of the country's richest gold deposits. Gold mining has played a major role in the growth of the town and continues to influence its economy, employment and surrounding communities.

The town is surrounded by a tropical landscape of forests, farms and small settlements. Agriculture is also practised in the surrounding area, with crops such as plantain, cassava, cocoa and vegetables being cultivated.

Obuasi has a predominantly Akan cultural character, with Twi widely spoken. English is used for official communication, education and business.

Obuasi has a warm and humid tropical climate. The area receives relatively high rainfall, which supports its lush vegetation and agricultural activities.

Temperatures remain warm throughout the year, while the rainy periods can be particularly humid.

Obuasi is connected by road with Kumasi, Accra and other towns in the Ashanti Region. Road transport is the main way of reaching the town.

Buses, minibuses and shared taxis operate from surrounding towns. Services from Kumasi are particularly common.

Taxis, shared taxis, minibuses and motorcycles are commonly used for transportation within Obuasi and nearby communities. The central parts of the town can also be explored on foot.

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The town has a world class golf course which was originally the stomping ground of a few privileged ex-pats. The golf course has its own unique character, with obstacles such as goats and locals doing their weekly washing in the creek that runs through the course.

Restaurants are numerous serving the finest Ghanaian cuisine.

Obuasi could be called a fun town. On a Sunday evening people can be found jiving to Hip Hop at places like The Anyinam Lodge and the famed Golden View.

Obuasi has some of Ghana's finest Hotels, Cici Hotel, Barone Hotel and Anyinam Lodge to name but a few. At the Anyinam Lodge you are sure to meet the friendly locals who will be only to happy to show you around the town. Obuasi is a place not to be missed on anyone's trip to Ghana.

• Kumasi — The capital of the Ashanti Region and one of Ghana's largest cities.
• Lake Bosomtwe — A scenic natural lake in the Ashanti Region.
• Bekwai — A town in the Ashanti Region surrounded by agricultural communities.
• Accra — Ghana's capital and largest metropolitan area.