| Saltpond | |
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Saltpond
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Mfantseman Municipal District |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2004 estimate) | |
| • Total | 18,794 |
| Ranked 62 in Ghana | |
| Time zone | UTC |
Saltpond is the capital of the Mfantseman Municipal District in the Central Region of Ghana.
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Saltpond is noted for offshore oil resources. Saltpond Offshore Producing Company Limited, a joint venture between Lushann International Energy of Houston and Eternit Universal Limited of Nigeria operate the Saltpond Oil Field.[1]
It is the birth place of Professor Kwesi Dickson, who was a notable Ghanaian academic, theologian, author and a former President of the Methodist Church Ghana.[2] Sir Kobina Arku Korsah, first Chief Justice of Ghana, was also born here.
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