Adina, Ghana
Adina | |
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Town | |
Adina Location of Adina, Ghana in Volta Region | |
| Coordinates: 06°2′1.7″N 01°4′1,2″E / 6.033806°N 1.06667°E 6°2'1.7"N, 1°4'1.2"E | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Volta Region |
| District | Ketu South Municipality |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,291 |
| Time zone | UTC0 (GMT) |
Adina is a fishing and a coastal community in the Ketu South Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana.[1][2][3][4] The town is known for the production of salt.[5]
History
As at 2014, the Royal Gbenyo Stool Father of Adina is Togbe Seth Abotsi.[6]
In 2016, the Adina Sea Defence Project was awarded to Amandi Holdings for the construction of a 42 km sea defense.[7]
Institutions
Institutions located in Adina:
- Seven Seas Salt (SSS) Limited, a salt mining company.[8][9]
- Kensington Industries Limited, an Indian salt mining company.[10][11] others also claimed it is a British salt company.[5]
Notable natives
- Elikplim Akurugu, a Ghanaian politician
References
- ^ "Health alert: Adina residents wallow in insanitary condition". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ Times, Ghanaian (2021-11-08). "600 residents rendered homeless as: Tidal waves wreak havoc again". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Volta Region NDC applauds Mahama for fulfilling commitment to disaster victims - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Fishing season reopens at Adina". Graphic Online. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ a b Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-04-17). "The 'tasteless' salt of Adina; the struggle over 'white gold'". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Keta Lagoon does not belong to Agbozume — Adina chiefs". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "End In Sight For Tidal Waves As Gov't Mount Sea Defence". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Investigate Police Killings In Anlo—AYC Demands". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ GTonline (2022-11-07). "Seven Seas Salt mining company has documents to operate 3 concessions at Adina – Regional Minister". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Anlo Youth sue Minerals Commission over Adina salt". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-03-29). "2 Volta communities protest against Indian salt mining firm". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2025-05-11.