Volta Region
Volta Region
Région de la Volta Amuga Nutome | |
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Location of Volta in Ghana | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Capital | Ho |
| Districts | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Regional Minister | James Gunu |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,504 km2 (3,670 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 12th |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 1,659,040 |
| • Rank | Ranked 7th |
| • Density | 174.6/km2 (452.1/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2014 |
| • Per capita | $3,974 |
| GDP (Nominal) | |
| • Year | 2014 |
| • Per capita | $1,902 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Area code | 036 |
| ISO 3166 code | GH-TV |
| HDI (2022) | 0.625 medium · 7th |
| Website | http://voltaregion.gov.gh/ |
Volta Region (or Volta) is one of Ghana's sixteen administrative regions, with Ho designated as its capital. Other major towns in the Region include Anloga, Keta, Hohoe, Aflao, Sogakope, Akatsi, Juapong, Denu and many others. It is located eastern part of Republic of Ghana Divided into 18 administrative districts, the region is multi-ethnic and multilingual, including groups such as the Ewe, the Guan, Ga-Adangme, Akan people, Hausa and other minority groups. The Guan peoples prior to the creation of the Oti Region included the Lolobi, Likpe, Akpafu, Akyode, Buem, Nyagbo, Avatime (located in the Agortime-Ziope district, remains an integral part of the Volta Region) and Nkonya.
The people of the Volta Region are popularly known as Voltarians (French: Voltaiens). This group includes the Ewes, Guans and other minor tribes living in the Volta Region. The people of the Volta Region are popular known for their rich cultural display and music some of which include Agbadza, Borborbor and Zigi.