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ℹ️Practical info — Tafo
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Located close to Kumasi, it's a great base for exploring the Ashanti Region's cultural sites.
- Learn a few basic Twi greetings; the locals highly appreciate the effort.
- Trotros frequently connect Tafo to the massive Kejetia Market in Kumasi.
- Expect a lively atmosphere, especially during local festivals or weekend funerals, which are major community events.
- Bargaining is expected at markets; do it with a smile.
🍽 Food
Find it at traditional Ashanti chop bars around lunchtime.
Black-eyed pea stew with fried plantain, popular at roadside eateries.
Sold by vendors pushing carts through the neighborhoods.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A bustling local alternative to the crowded Kumasi center.
Look out for small shops selling traditional Ashanti crafts and beads.
Historically significant and one of the quieter, shaded parts of town.
Calm during early mornings before the games start.
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New Tafo, also known as Tafo Akim, is an important town in the Eastern Region of Ghana, situated amidst the lush forest belts of the Akim area. The town gained international prominence in 1938 with the establishment of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, which remains a cornerstone of the national economy. Geographically, Tafo is characterized by its undulating hills and high rainfall, creating the first-rate environment for cocoa and other cash crops. The local economy is intimately linked to agricultural research and production, with many residents employed in the cocoa sector or related services. Historically, the town developed as a strategic junction for the railway line connecting Accra to Kumasi, facilitating the export of resources. Today, New Tafo serves as a center for scientific innovation and a key player in Ghana's position as a leading global producer of high-quality cocoa.
- Location: Ghana
- Nearby: Kumasi (5 km)
- Population: ~50.457 (2019)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Aug, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 18 | 48 | 110 | 118 | 163 | 212 | 143 | 83 | 173 | 216 | 87 | 20 |
Geography
Facts
- Population recorded as 31,477 in the 2010 census.
- Location of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, founded in 1938.
- Situated at an elevation of approximately 200 meters.
- Serves as a key station on the Accra-Kumasi railway corridor.
- Part of the Abuakwa North Municipal District in the Eastern Region.
- Known for the development of the "Series II" hybrid cocoa in the 1940s.
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