Barekese

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Barekese is a town and capital of the Atwima Nwabiagya District within Ashanti Region, Ghana.{{Cite web|title=Plans underway to dredge Owabi, Barekese rivers|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/plans-underway-to-dredge-owabi-barekese-rivers.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb}} It is home to the Barekese Dam and Barekese Senior High School.{{Cite web|title = Ghana News - 19-year-old man drowns in Barekese Dam|url = http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2013/october-15th/man-19-drowns-in-barekese-dam.php|website = www.myjoyonline.com|access-date = 2015-04-17}}