| 词条 | Kwawkrom |
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Kwawkrom is a community in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Western Region of Ghana. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the Boin Tano Nature Reserve.[1] It is approximately 20 kilometers South West of BiBiani. The community was established[2] in 1957, the year of Ghanaian Independence. FacilitiesThe community has 53 homes built. GeographyThe community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side. Three boreholes provide drinking water. EconomyBusiness includes one sundries kiosk, a baker and a cocoa shed. ReligionA Roman Catholic church and a Pentecostal Church are present. GovernanceThe community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is a Chieftaincy. DemographicsThe population of the community is youthful and has grown in recent history. Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25th in Africa,[3] this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief. The population is majority Christian. LanguageThe local community speaks Sefwi, a dialect Akan/ Twi. CultureThe community practices funeral rituals.[4] It is not uncommon to see coffins[5] reflecting the dreams, desires or the occupation of the deceased. ClimateThe climate is tropical. The main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season from September to November. The region generally experiences Harmattan, a dry desert wind from the Sahara from December to March. This wind carries thick dust particles that can interfere with sunshine, cocoa production and transport. EconomyThe economy is based primarily on the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to Ghana Cocoa Board through local cooperatives. The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on an industrial scale. Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate rice. EducationPrimary schoolsChildren attend school at Anyinasie Primary School, 2 kilometers away from the community. The Ghanaian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is building a new Kindergarten and Primary School within the community. Construction was expected to be completed by January 2017. Junior High SchoolThe closest Junior High is in Surano. Senior high schoolChildren may attend school in other localities such as Bibiani or Wiawso. A Public Senior High School is under construction in Chirano, approximately 5 kilometers away. Information technologyAccess to information technology is limited. Connection to the electricity grid is now available. Health careThe local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano and Paboase. Residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital. Malaria is the number one cause of death. References1. ^{{cite web|title=Parks and Reserves of Gahana|url=https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2010-073.pdf|publisher=IUCN |year=2010|accessdate=5 December 2016}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html|title=Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On|first=George Amihere|last=Naykene|publisher=}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Life-expectancy-in-Ghana-now-62-4-years-Report-440439|title=Life expectancy in Ghana now 62.4 years – Report|publisher=}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/483743/1/funeral-palaver-in-ghana-celebration-of-the-dead-o.html|title=Funeral Palaver In Ghana: Celebration Of The Dead Or Life|first=Damian|last=Avevor|publisher=}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2013/feb/07/ghana-coffins-in-pictures|title=Ghanaian coffins - in pictures|date=7 February 2013|publisher=}} External links
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