Place details
Place nameKumasi
Other namesCoomassie
CountryGhana
Latitude6.75
Longitude-1.583
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Belonged to Ashanti kingdom; was taken by British in 1874 & declined; revived with introduction of cocoa cultivation & the railroad; town remained seat of Ashanti kings; today is densely populated center known for handicrafts.