[3] Tracing its establishment to a settlement founded by the Anlos during the migration from Notsie in present-day Togo.

The town is the birthplace of Ghanaian-American artist El Anatsui.

The town has had little to no growth over the past thirty years due to sea erosion which affected commercial activities.

[4] Anyako produced many political figures in Ghana's history.

[citation needed] Some popular foods eaten by the locals include Akple, Yakayake, Abolo and Gbɔvilolo kalami, Agbeli kaklo kple azi, and Ayikple.