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_History of Nante Town_
Nante is a small town located in the Kintampo South Municipality of the Bono East Region in Ghana, covering an area of approximately 25 square kilometers.
_Founding and Early Years_
- 18th century: Nante was founded by a group of settlers from the Ashanti Region who were fleeing the wrath of Amakomhene.
- The people of Nante were hunters belonging to the Asante family (Asona).
- The group divided into two families: one settled in present-day Nante and the other in Thin (now known as Nsawkaw), forming the Nsawkaw stool land.
_The Elephant and the Gold_
- A group of hunters killed an elephant and found its tail was gold.
- They took the gold to Nana Amakomhene, who accused them of cheating and deceiving him.
- The hunters fled to avoid punishment and eventually settled in present-day Nante and Nsawkaw.
_Settlement and Growth_
- The Nante group landed on a Wednesday and found a river drowning an elephant.
- The leader, Nana Asamoa Baffoe, named the place Nante ("we have walked long to see wonders").
- Initially, Nante was a small farming community producing crops like yams, cassava, and maize.
- Over time, the town grew and became a center for trade and commerce.
- Similarly, Nsawkaw grew and developed its own unique identity and culture.
_Colonial Era and Modern Development_
- Late 19th century: Nante and Nsawkaw were colonized by the British, who introduced modern infrastructure and amenities.
- The towns became major producers of cocoa, exported to Europe.
- Today, Nante and Nsawkaw are thriving towns with rich cultural heritages and a strong sense of community, with a combined population of over 15,000 people.
_Timeline_
- 18th century: Nante and Nsawkaw founded
- Late 19th century: British colonization
- 19th century: Nante Palace built
- Present day: Nante