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Yiwasi (Uwasi)

Yiwasi, also encountered as Uwasi in some sources, is represented among major Builsa South localities. Historic district sources also associate Uwasi with the Abuga crocodile pond.

Builsa South District
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About Yiwasi (Uwasi)

Yiwasi, also encountered as Uwasi in some sources, is represented among major Builsa South localities. Historic district sources also associate Uwasi with the Abuga crocodile pond.

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Heritage SiteAbuga Crocodile Pond
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  1. Ghana Statistical Service. Builsa South District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
    GSS-BS-2010Government Record
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    PreferredGhana Statistical Service. Builsa South District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
    APAGhana Statistical Service. Builsa South District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
    ChicagoGhana Statistical Service. Builsa South District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
    MLAGhana Statistical Service. Builsa South District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
    BibTeX@misc{ghanastatisticalservice, author = {Ghana Statistical Service}, title = {Builsa South District Analytical Report — 2010 Population and Housing Census}, year = {}, url = {https://www2.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Upper%20East/BUILSA%20SOUTH.pdf} }
    RISTY - GEN TI - Builsa South District Analytical Report — 2010 Population and Housing Census AU - Ghana Statistical Service PY - UR - https://www2.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Upper%20East/BUILSA%20SOUTH.pdf ER -
  2. Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Builsa District Profile.
    MOFA-BUILSAGovernment Record
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    PreferredMinistry of Food and Agriculture. Builsa District Profile.
    APAMinistry of Food and Agriculture. Builsa District Profile.
    ChicagoMinistry of Food and Agriculture. Builsa District Profile.
    MLAMinistry of Food and Agriculture. Builsa District Profile.
    BibTeX@misc{ministryoffoodandagriculture, author = {Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana}, title = {Builsa District Profile}, year = {}, url = {https://mofa.gov.gh/site/directorates/district-directorates/upper-east-region/262-builsa} }
    RISTY - GEN TI - Builsa District Profile AU - Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana PY - UR - https://mofa.gov.gh/site/directorates/district-directorates/upper-east-region/262-builsa ER -