Winneba, known traditionally as Simpa, is a town on the south coast of Ghana and the capital of the Effutu Municipal District in the Central Region. It is a historic fishing port about 140 kilometres east of Cape Coast, and the lead of its English Wikipedia article gives a population of 60,331. From pre-colonial times through the British Gold Coast period it served as a port, and Fort Winneba was built there. Fishing and services are the main industries, and the town is known for the Aboakyer deer-hunting festival and for a New Year masquerade carnival. It has a strong musical tradition, with groups such as the Winneba Youth Choir, and is the home of the University of Education, Winneba.
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Winneba has a population of 60,331.
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Winneba, traditionally known as Simpa, is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coast, 140 kilometres (90 mi) east of Cape Coast.
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Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana.
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