The Volta Region is a long strip on the eastern side of the country sharing border with Togo. Covering and area of about 20,334sq.km with a total population of 1.65million as of 2021 census.

The region is the 7th most populous region is Ghana (2021 census) having 60% of the nation’s labour force engaged in semi-subistence agriculture. It embraces all the major vegetation belts of Ghana, and being the leading producer of cattle in Ghana and contributes about 15% of the nation’s marine catch.

The region has the biggest lagoon called The Keta Lagoon. The highest mountain Afadjato is about 2,905ft and the lowest point, the Keta basin, with Ewe language dominating the medium of communication. There are different ethnic groups with its different languages with diverse culture. The Ewes were the first to be ruled by the Germans and the English. The region shares its border with the French Togoland.

Hogbetsotso celebrated by the Anlos is one of the famous and unique festivals in Ewe land particularly in the south. The grand durbar to climax the week-long celebration is held on every 1st Saturday of November. The celebration recaptures the (exodus) of their ancestors from the Notsie in Togo to their present home.

The Kyabobo National Park

This is a unique and amazing wildlife reserve situated in the foothills of mount Djebobo on the border with Togo, about 20km east of Nkwanta.

Health Facilities

There are about 50 health facilities in the region; 24 of which are hospitals and the rest, health centres and health posts.

Water Supply

Portable water supply is available in major towns and cities. Other places rely on bore-holes, streams, springs and rivers. The caution is that some of the water bodies are infected with bilharzia

The Volta River Estuary

This is an area of extraordinary scenic beauty where the river, ocean and sandy beaches come together. There are picnic spots shaded with coconut trees. It has sand bars which are resting grounds for seashore birds. Endangered species of turtles are found here.

Wli Waterfalls

Located in the Wii nature reserve, about 15km from Hohoe. A 45 minutes’ walk-through woods and shallow streams with rickety wooden foot bridges.

The water flows from part of the Akwapim-Togo range. The water from the fall is ice cold from a height of about 80ft. The fall has a colony of wild bats, flowers and butterflies which add excitement to the falls. There are exotic plant species on top of the mountains. The water forms a pool at the bottom in which one can swim. There are local guides who take you round after paying a fee.

Natural Attractions

• Cape St. Paul Beach
• Keta Lagoon, Keta
• Mangrove Swamps along the river course
• Volta River
• Avi Tawa a giant waterbird, Agave
• Kloe 1,500ft Avatime hills
• Wli Falls
• Tagbo Falls
• Tizor Falls, Lake Wote
• Tsutsudu Fall, Alavanyo
• Monkey Sanctuary, Atome
• Grottoes, Agbenehoe
• Kalalapa Game Reserve, houses monkeys, buffaloes, bush pigs, water ducks, etc.

Heritage and Culture

• 18th Century Danish Fort
• Fort Pridzeinstein, Keta
• Keta Convent, Keta
• Tombs of Bishop Augustine
• The Hunters Collection Museum

Shrines

• Togbe Adzina, Klikor
• Nyibla, Afife
• Keve Cult, Nogokpo

Festivals

• Dzawuwu, celebrated by the people of Dabala during
• Easter period
• Mere, celebrated at Mepe in July
• Akwesidae, by the people of June
• Agbelidza, by the Avenorpedo: August