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Migration is a key livelihood strategy for many households globally. Despite numerous studies on migration in Ghana, there is limited research on the dynamics of transmigration and its socioeconomic impacts. This paper addresses this gap by examining transmigration in the Nkoranza South Municipality, Ghana. The study employed a mixed-methods approach with a survey of 477 migrant households and key informant consultations. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, thematic analysis, and spatial analysis. The study found that 62% of internal migrants migrate to the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions, while 85% of international migrants travel through the Sahara Desert to Libya and then proceed through the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. The study observed from further analysis that there was chain migration facilitated by translocal ties, with marital status (χ2 = 51.372 p < 0.05) and educational level (χ2 = 49.354 p < 0.05) showing a statistical relationship with network involvement. However, no significant associations were found between gender, age, occupation, reason for migration and social networks. The ntegration of translocal migration into municipal and regional planning should be prioritized for improvement of socioeconomic conditions to reduce the need for risky migration.
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