Agona Swedru is a town and the capital of Agona West Municipal District, a district in the Central Region of south Ghana. Agona Swedru has a 2010 settlement population of about 55,239 people. Akwambo is the main festival celebrated by the people of Agona Swedru and it is celebrated in the month of August. Fante is the primary language spoken by the people of Agona Swedru.