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ANYAKO Anyako nicknamed small London or Island City'is a historically significant town located in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region in Ghana. Situated on the southern border of the Keta Lagoon, the town is predominantly inhabited by the Anlo-Ewe Speaking people, a subgroup of the Ewe ethnic group. Anyako town traces its origin back to the seventh century, when it was established during the migration of Anlo’s from Notsie, a historical event central to the Anlo-Ewe identity. Anyako holds a unique position in the Anlo state as the only town comprising the three war wings, which highlights its importance within the Anlo traditional setup. The town is also known for its highly educated population, reflecting a strong emphasis on learning and intellectual achievement among its indigenes. The Anyako Lagoon, also known as the Keta Lagoon, is the largest among the over 90 lagoons scattered along the 550 km stretch coastline of Ghana. Spanning a length of 126.13 km, this lagoon is situated on the eastern coast of Ghana and is separated from the Gulf of Guinea by a narrow sandbar. The lagoon’s, open salty water body is surrounded by flood plains and mangrove swamps, which together form the Keta Lagoon Ramsar site, covering an area of 1,200 km².The lagoon experiences seasonal inflows of seawater during high tides from the Gulf of Guinea, along with freshwater inflows from smaller streams like Tordzi, Belikpa. The ecosystem created by these water bodies is a unique and ecologically significant environment within the region. Anyako has an estimated population of about 15,000 inhabitants, spread across the seven communities: Konu, Kpota, Woeto, Aborme, Atigate, Afegame, and Lashibi. The town's occupational demographic is predominantly made up of fisher folk, who constitute 75% of the population. Traders make up 8%, while farmers account for 3%. Government workers represent a smaller portion, at 1.7%, and the unemployed population stands at 12.3%. The town has a second cycle institution known as Anyako Anlo Awomefia Secondary School, commonly referred to as Anyasco. In addition to this secondary school, there are three basic schools: E.P. Basic School, A.A. Fia/L.A. Basic Schools, and R.C. Basic School. These institutions play a crucial role in the education of the youth in Anyako, contributing to the town's reputation for valuing education. In addition to its educational institutions, Anyako is equipped with several essential amenities: • Market: Serving as a hub for trade and commerce. • Police Station: Providing security and law enforcement services. • Health Center: Offering medical and health care services to the community.

Anyako has made significant contributions to Ghana's political and democratic development, both before and after independence by producing numerous notable figures. Some of these include: • Corporal Patrick Gagbale Attipoe: An ex-serviceman who, along with two others, was shot by Major Imray while en route to present a petition to Sir Gerald Creasy, the Governor of the Gold Coast. Their deaths sparked the 1948 Accra Riots. In Attipoe's memory, a statue has been erected in Kpota, a suburb of Anyako. • John Willie Kofi Harlley: The first Inspector General of Police of Ghana. • Komla Agbeli Gbedemah: Ghana's first Finance Minister. • Rtd. Col. Ahlidza: Former Minister for Trade and Industries. • Mr. Segbefia: Former MP during Busia regime • Alex Segbefia: Former Minister for Health. • El Anatsui: A renowned global artist. • Isaac Doegbe: A former Bantamweight Champion. Additionally, the town has produced several distinguished Ambassadors, Justices of the court, and directors of many public institutions who have represented Ghana with high repute. These contributions underscore the town's impactful role in shaping the country's political landscape.