Koforidua, also popularly known as K-dua or Koftown, is a city and the capital of Eastern Region in southern Ghana.[2][3] Koforidua was founded in 1875 by migrants from Ashanti. It is also called New Juaben.[4][5][6] The city has a settlement city proper population of 183,727 people as of 2010,
[1] Koforidua is an amalgamation of two Municipalities; New Juaben North and South. The city has a blend of colonial and modern architecture.
Koforidua serves as a commercial center and Regional Capital for the Eastern region and New Juaben Municipal District. The city is home to many businesses, with the exception of heavy duty industries. The city is home to Intravenous Infusions Ltd., one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in Ghana and West Africa, a leading producer of injections and drips. The company is listed on the Ghana Stock exchange and was registered in 1969.
The city is home to many Government Departments and Ministries at the Regional level. The recent construction of the four-lane highway road linking the Koforidua Technical University and Koforidua to Oyoko brings commerce to the city. The highway also serves as a valid alternative route to reach Kumasi.
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