Ho Volta Region
Ho is a town in southeastern Ghana, located along the southern edge of the Akwapim–Togo Ranges.
The town was founded in the early 18th century during the westward migration of the Ewe people. Ho developed as an agricultural settlement, with its economic base expanding after 1870 following the establishment of German kola nut plantations and the growth of cocoa cultivation.
Ho’s commercial significance increased with the completion of the Volta Bridge at Adome in 1957, which linked the town to Ghana’s southern ports. Today, Ho functions as an important market centre, with local production of palm oil, cotton, and cocoa. The town is situated along a major road corridor connecting the coast to northeastern Ghana and Togo.
The Ho Polytechnic (now Ho Technical University) was established in 1968, contributing to the town’s role as an educational hub. The population of Ho was 61,658 in 2000, increasing to 104,532 by 2010.
