Around the year 1500, the people of the Aduana clan in Asantemanso, who were originally from Esumegya, dispersed to settle in different parts of the country. One group settled at Nyanawase under Ansa Sasraku, but moved again after a series of wars with the Ashantis and the Gas. In the end they settled in Akwamu.
In or around the year 1600, three chiefs of the Aduana clan: Ofori Krobon of Agogo, Ntori Nimpa of Kwaman, and Effa Kai of Kumawu left Akwamu to join forces under the command of Ofori Krobon of Agogo with the intention of fighting and defeating Ataara Finam to remind readers and historians the actual written name was Atarua not Ataara. He was the supreme ruler of the Afram plains at that time. This war lasted for almost three years. All the lands controlled by the vanquished Ataarua Finam were annexed to the three stools[clarification needed] who were independent of each other. Because of this annexation, the three stools – Agogo, Kumawu and Kwaman – all controlled some of the most extensive land possessions in the Ashanti Union. Their lands extended to Akwamu, the Volta Region, Brong Ahafo and to parts of the Northern Region.
Meanwhile, the people of Agogo settled in Santenso, which is where the three-year war with Ataarua Finam came to an end. Like all other Asante states, the people of Agogo had remained an independent entity until the need to form a union of states became apparent. The people of Agogo did directly participate in the Denkyira war in 1698, which concluded in the liberation of Asanteman[clarification needed] from Denkyira under Ashanti King Asantehene Osei Tutu I. However, they did contribute men and materials to support the Ashanti forces.
Geography
Agogo is located at 6.80004 (latitude in decimal degrees), -1.08193 (longitude in decimal degrees) at an elevation/altitude of 396 meters (1,299 ft). The average elevation of Agogo in Asante Akim North Municipal is 396 meters (1,299 ft).
Agogo celebrates the Akogya Siakwan Festival, which is a festival of peace, thanksgiving, love and harmony among the communities, in recognition of their primordial selves. The people of Agogo have a strong sense of identity and associate the festival with their faith in Akogya, the river that guards the town.
Government
Agogo is the capital of the Asante-Akim North District Assembly (AANDA) and is in the Asante-Akim North parliamentary constituency in Ashanti Region. Agogo is represented by Hon. Andy Appiah Kubi[5] as its Member of Parliament (MP). Andy Appiah Kubi has held this parliamentary position since 7 January 2017 and succeeded Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang.
Farming is the main economic activity in Agogo, contributing about 70% of the town's economic output. The town is well noted for growing plantain, watermelon, and tomatoes.
Education
Agogo has a number of schools, including Junior High Schools, Senior Secondary Schools, and Tertiary Institutions.
Junior high schools
APCE Demonstrations A, B & C Basic Schools
Agogo L/A 2 School
Agogo Methodist Primary/JHS
Ramseyer Preparatory School
Youth Institute of Science & Technology NGO School
Agogo Presbyterian Nurses And Midwifery Training College
Pentecost Bible College, Agogo campus
Presbyterian University College, Agogo campus
Tourism
The town is noted for its uniquely hilly landscape, earning it the name "Naturally Walled Town." Agogo also boasts of waterfalls at Hwidiem and Onyemso.
Sports
Sports plays a very important role in the lives of the people in Agogo. The key sporting events/activities in the town include, but not limited to football (Soccer), track and field events, table tennis, handball, basketball, volleyball and netball. Aside the usual tournaments organised among Junior High, Senior High, and Tertiary Institutions, there are other sporting events. Among them is the annual Asante Akim Marathon Challenge.
There are football clubs in Agogo. They include D.C United Agogo, and Pacific Heroes.
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