Volta Region
Volta Region
Région de la Volta Volta 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 | 170/km2 (450/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. It is located west of Republic of Togo and to the east of Lake Volta. Divided into 25 administrative districts, the region is multi-ethnic and multilingual, including groups such as the Ewe, the Guan, and the Akan people. The Guan peoples include the Lolobi, Likpe, Akpafu, Akyode, Buem, Nyagbo, Avatime, and Nkonya. This region was carved out of the Volta Region in December 2018 by the New Patriotic Party. 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.