Essiama

Esiama
Town
Esiama is located in Ghana
Esiama
Esiama
Location in Ghana
Coordinates: 4°55′58″N 2°20′49″W / 4.93278°N 2.34694°W / 4.93278; -2.34694
Country Ghana
RegionWestern Region (Ghana)
DistrictNzema East Municipal
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT
Websitehttps://esiama.com
One of the oldest colonial buildings on the Nzema coasts still stands today in Esiama.

Esiama (/ɛˈziːməə/) is a major principal town in the Nzema East Municipal District, in the Ellembelle District, Western Ghana.

History

Recorded history of Esiama predates colonialism of the Gold Coast, as far back as 1256.

Tourism

Esiama is known to reserve some the most beautiful beaches in Ghana which serves as a means of livelihood for the local community through fishing, and a source of entertainment for visiting tourists.

References

  1. 1 2 "Essiama: Ghana". Retrieved 2012-07-15.
  2. ↑ "Govt approves 4.3 billion for Essiama Community Health Nursing School". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2012-07-15.