If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Sekondi-Takoradi, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked seven people living in Sekondi-Takoradi what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:
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A cool place which will leave you nostalgic if not. A serene and commendable place like Atlantic Premier Hotel will make you feel at home. Not just the name, the room services, the playgrounds, the warm customer services, buffet and restaurant serves et all are all worth experiencing for anyone who wishes to affirm to my words that indeed my city has the best.
Takoradi is the third largest city in the Western Region of Ghana. It used to known as Sekondi-Takoradi or the Twin City. It does at the coastal belt in the southern part of Ghana. The main occupation of the indigenous people in Takoradi is fishing. The are vast amount of mineral resources buried in the bowels the land of Takoradi. Minerals such as gold, diamond, manganese etc. Takoradi is such a nice place.
It is a peaceful city. The people there are hospitable. There are good places to visit with the family. Masqueraders parade the city during Christmas. They are also religious. Our food too is very delicious. A lot of people like to party at weekends and are also dedicated to their work.
Takoradi is a beautiful city and anyone moving to this place should know…
1. It’s a port city.
2. It’s has the biggest roundabout in West Africa with a market inside it.
3. This city has a sister city named Sekondi about five km away hence, making them the only twin cities in Ghana.
Sekondi-Takoradi is in the Western Region of Ghana which is in West Africa. It is also called Oil city because it is known for the extract of oil. It has tourists sites for attraction. It’s a place to have fun when boredom is killing you slowly in your homes.
Takoradi is a popular city in Ghana. It is popularly known as the oil city because of its richness in oil extraction. It is situated in the western Region of Ghana. The Western Region is located in south Ghana, includes the capital and large twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi on the coast.
Takoradi is Ghana’s third vibrant city. It is unofficially known as the oil city since the discovery of oil in the region in which it is situated. ‘Taadi’ as the indigenes affectionately call it, has it own unique lingua franca with new terminologies emerging every now and then.