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Nsawam is a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana approximately 40 km northwest from the capital, Accra. It is controlled by the Akwapim Society. It is also known as the city of bread basket because the main occupation of the women is to bake bread and sell the bread the whole day to travellers who travel through Nsawam on the main road from Accra to Kumasi, and to other destinations. Dora textile group is also situated in Nsawam. It is a private vocational school for young women. They learn sewing, catering and designing of clothing.
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Namesakes
There are two other places in Ghana with the same name.
Demographics
The residents include people of all Ghanaian ethnic groups, but those of Ga and Akans background are especially prominent.
Education
Education: It has two major secondary schools - St. Martins Secondary School (SMARTS) and Nsawam Secondary School (NSASCO). It also has several prominent and great junior high school; debatably Nana Osae Djan and Perseverance Int. Prep. Sch been the most prominent.
Transport
Nsawam is served indirectly by a railway station on the national railway network, which serves as a link between Accra and Kumasi.
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Coordinates: 05°48′00″N 00°21′00″W / 5.8°N 0.35°W
Categories:- Populated places in the Eastern Region, Ghana
- Ghana geography stubs
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