Jema

Jema

Jema

Place in Bono East Region, Ghana

Jema is the administrative capital of Kintampo-South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana. It has an estimated population of about 7,868 while the total District population stands at 93,600.[1] The town is known for the Jema High School.[2] The school is the only second cycle institution in the district.[3]

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The only Government Hospital[4] in the district is located in Jema. Mansie, Amoma, Anyima and Apesika, also communities in the district have Health Centers. The district has only one Rural Bank, which is an agency of the Kintampo Rural Bank.[5] The Bank is located at Jema. Agriculture is a major occupation where yams, maize, cassava are some of the major crops produced and cash crops such as cashew and mangoes. Jema has a weekly market day on Tuesdays.

References

  1. [1]
    "Ghana - Population and Housing Census 2010 - Ghana". www2.statsghana.gov.gh. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  2. [2]
    "References » Schools/Colleges". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  3. [3]
    "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  4. [4]
    "KINTAMPO SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL | Service Mapping Directory". directory.mogcsp.gov.gh. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  5. [5]
    "Kintampo Rural Bank - About us". www.kintamporuralbank.org. Retrieved 2021-03-19.

7.90°N 1.77°W / 7.90; -1.77


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