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Banda Ahenkro is a town located in the west-central region of Brong Ahafo, Ghana. Its unique geography provided a home for numerous groups seeking shelter from across West Africa during the slave trade era. "The original name of the settlement was Serminakuo meaning groups of 'grasses'. This name was changed to Banda, which is a corruption of 'Woanda' meaning 'they did not 'sleep'. Ancestors of Banda Ahenkro were allies of the Asante kingdom during wars and they provided a strong military force that virtually refused to sleep during at war times. Later, 'woanda' was also corrupted by the Brong neighbours to become Banda. The settlement evolved to become the chief town or 'Ahenkro' within a collection of Nafana communities". Banda Ahenkro which is the district capital of Banda District was carved from Tain and forms part of the new districts and municipalities created in the year 2012 and were inaugurated at their various locations simultaneously on 28 June 2012. The Late President, H.E. J.E.A Mills, by an Executive Instrument (E.I) created 46 new Districts. All the inaugurated and confirmed MMDAs established are operational with immediate effect hence bringing the total number of MMDAs to 216. The district has a population size of 45,000 with Banda Ahenkro having a population of 2,795 as at 2010 with males being 21,000 and females being 24,000 (Source: Ghana Statistical Service –Population Estimates for Brong Ahafo Region-2010). The population has been increasing over the years with a growth rate of 2.6%. == Transportation == Banda Ahenkro is connected by road to wenchi and Bui and its Hydro electric power, Bui Dam.() Banda Ahenkro is not serviced by a railway station on the Ghana Railway Corporation, but it has been proposed that a line be extended to Wenchi then to Banda as well. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Banda Ahenkro」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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