Tongu
Tongu is a geographic and ethnolinguistic area in the southern Volta Region of Ghana, and the name also refers to the people who inhabit it. The Tongu are a subgroup of the Ewe, and their language varieties are considered part of the broader Ewe speech continuum, with English used in formal settings.
Geography and communities: The Tongu area encompasses riverine and coastal communities along parts of the Volta
Population and culture: The Tongu are part of the larger Ewe-speaking population and share many cultural practices
Economy: The Tongu area supports a mixed economy based on agriculture, fishing, and local trade. Common crops
Administration: In modern Ghana, Tongu lands are administratively within the Volta Region and are divided into
History: The Tongu trace their roots to the broader Ewe ethnolinguistic group and have historical connections