Nsawam

Nsawam is a town in south Ghana and is the capital of the Akuapim South Municipal District, a district in the Eastern Region of south Ghana. The main ethnic group is Akan, followed by Ga and then Ewe. Nsawam is controlled by Akuapim South Municipal District (ASMD). As of 2013, Nsawam has a settlement population of 44,522 people. Nsawam is situated on a main railway and highway to Kumasi. It has a major river acting as a border between itself and Adoagyir. Densu River, is the main source of water for both domestic and industrial purposes for people in and around Nsawam.

Name

There are two other places in Ghana with the same name.

Security Prison

Nsawam is the location of Ghana's Security Prison "Nsawam Medium Security Prison".

Education

Secondary education

Nsawam has two major secondary schools - St. Martins Secondary School (SMARTS) and Nsawam Secondary School (NSASCO). Nsawam also has several prominent and great junior high schools; debatably Nana Osae Djan and Perseverance School complex being the most prominent among the others which are Rev. Father wieggers Roman Catholic school, Anglican A & C Basic school, Good foundation international school.