Agona Swedru
A town in Ghana's Central Region known for its plantain cultivation and trade — the name "Swedru" itself derives from this agricultural tradition. The annual Akwambo festival, celebrated each August, is the main cultural event on the local calendar. The wider region places the town within reach of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and both water and highland terrain are accessible nearby.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population54,417
- Nearest water from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.9 km5.5 mi
Agona Swedru: quick answers
Where is Agona Swedru?
Agona Swedru is in Ghana, about 56 km35 miles in a straight line from Accra.
How do you get to Agona Swedru?
The nearest airport is Accra (ACC), about 2 hr 48 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Agona Swedru?
The warmest month is March, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is June, with about 210 mm8.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Agona Swedru?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Agona Swedru?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Saltpond, Mumford and Asamankese.