Lake Volta, Artificial lake in central Ghana.
Lake Volta extends 250 miles across Ghana, covering 8,502 square kilometers of surface area and containing 153 billion cubic meters of water.
The construction of Akosombo Dam in 1965 created Lake Volta, requiring the relocation of 78,000 residents from 740 villages in the flooded area.
Local fishing communities along Lake Volta maintain traditional methods of net fishing while adapting to modern commercial fishing practices.
The lake serves as a primary transportation route between northern and southern Ghana, supporting cargo vessels and passenger ferries throughout the year.
Lake Volta intersects with the prime meridian at six degrees north of the equator, making it geographically significant for navigation and mapping.
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
GPS coordinates: 7.40000,0.20000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
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