Keta

Keta is a historic coastal town in the Volta Region of Ghana, serving as the capital of the Keta Municipal District. Known for its expansive Keta Lagoon, the largest lagoon in Ghana, and its rich Ewe cultural heritage, Keta was once a major trading hub during the colonial era. The town is famous for its salt production, colonial architecture including Fort Prinzenstein, and beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Guinea.

Keta's history dates back to pre-colonial times as an important Ewe settlement and trading post. The Dutch built Fort Prinzenstein in 1784 to facilitate trade, particularly in slaves, salt, and other goods. The town flourished as a commercial center in the 19th century but suffered severe coastal erosion in the 1960s-1980s, which destroyed much of the old town and led to significant population displacement before the construction of sea defense systems in the 2000s.

• Home to the Keta Lagoon, Ghana's largest lagoon covering approximately 300 square kilometers and supporting fishing and salt mining industries
• Fort Prinzenstein, built by the Dutch in 1784, stands as a historical monument and was later used as a prison during colonial times
• Keta suffered catastrophic coastal erosion between 1960s-1980s that submerged large parts of the old town including schools, churches, and homes
• The town is a major center of traditional salt production using solar evaporation methods in the Keta Lagoon
• Keta is known for its rich Ewe culture, traditional festivals, and was home to notable Ghanaians including former Vice President John Atta Mills who hailed from nearby Ekumfi