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.