Saltpond
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| Saltpond | |
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 Saltpond
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| Coordinates: 5°12′N 1°4′W / 5.2°N 1.067°WCoordinates: 5°12′N 1°4′W / 5.2°N 1.067°W | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Mfantseman Municipal District |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2004 estimate) | |
| • Total | 18,794 |
| Ranked 62 in Ghana | |
| Time zone | UTC |
Saltpond is the capital of the Mfantseman Municipal District in the Central Region of Ghana.
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[edit] Economy
Saltpond is noted for offshore oil resources. Saltpond Offshore Producing Company Limited, a joint venture between Lushann International Energy of Houston and Eternit Universal Limited of Nigeria operate the Saltpond Oil Field.[1]
[edit] Notable citizens
It is the birth place of Professor Kwesi Dickson, who was a notable Ghanaian academic, theologian, author and a former President of the Methodist Church Ghana.[2] Sir Kobina Arku Korsah, first Chief Justice of Ghana, was also born here.
[edit] References
- ^ "SALTPOND FIELD". Ghana National Petroleum Company. http://www.gnpcghana.com/_upload/general/saltpondfield_sopcl.pdf. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- ^ "President Kufuor and nation mourn Prof Dickson". Ghana Home Page. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=94452. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
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