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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Accra |
Agona time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Introduction to Agona, Ghana
Agona is a coastal town in the Western Region of Ghana, located along the Gulf of Guinea, about 30 kilometers from the regional capital, Sekondi-Takoradi. A traditional fishing settlement, Agona is known for its active fishing port and artisanal fisheries, and the local population is mostly engaged in marine-related livelihoods.
Economy and Life
The economy is centered on fishing, with a lively fish market forming early in the morning when the fishing boats return to port. Some residents grow cash crops such as coconuts and oil palms. The town retains the cultural traditions of the Akan people of southwestern Ghana, with traditional dances and drumming performances at festivals.
Geography and Ecology
It is located in a tropical rainforest climate zone, surrounded by mangrove wetlands and sandy beaches. In recent years, with the development of tourism along the coast of Ghana, Agona has gradually attracted the attention of tourists for its pristine beaches, but the infrastructure is still relatively simple, and maintains the appearance of a simple fishing village.
Transportation and Regional Status
It is an important settlement along Ghana's southwestern coastline, connected to the cities of Takoradi and Cape Coast by a coastal road. The town is small, but is of particular significance to the regional economy as a distribution point for fishing supplies.
Agona Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
06:16
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18:00
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