Lake Bosumtwi (also spelled Bosomtwe), situated within an ancient
meteorite impact crater, is approximately across and the only natural lake in
Ashanti and
Ghana. It is situated about 30 km south-east of
Kumasi the capital of
Ashanti and is a popular recreational area. There are about 30 villages near
crater lake Lake Bosumtwi, with a combined population of about 70,000
Ashanti people.