AKG Asanko Gold Inc

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2019

Commission File No. 001-33580

ASANKO GOLD INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 680, 1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3X2, Canada
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40F

Form 20-F   [  ]   Form 40-F  [X]

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