Explore Accra in Ghana

Accra in Greater Accra Region with its 1,963,264 inhabitants is located in Ghana and is the capital of this country.

Local time in Accra is 07:53 PM (Monday). The local timezone is "Africa / Accra" with an GMT offset of 0 hours.

Teshie, Tema, Senya Beraku, Nyanyanu, Legu, Koforidua, Great Kromanti High Town, Dom and Achiaman are locations relativly near and could be worth to discover when around.A few smaller & nearer places interesting to visit on your trip may be Ridge, Nima, Christiansborg, Larterbiokorshie and Korle Gonno.

According to our records, there is one airport in the area. The closest airport is Kotoka Airport with a distance of 3.9 mi (or 6.3 km) south-west of the centre of Accra. Have a look at our dedicated photo album to get an idea of what this destinations is like. Need a few ideas for finding things to see and want to know more about this place? Check the related Accra attractions page. The same applies for local events and videos.

Accra Gallery

Sunset at Accra - Ghana --Erdal

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Faro di Accra

Faro di Accra
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Fishers boarder (Accra, Ghana

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Sightseeing & Attractions

Independence Arch (Accra): The "Independence Arch" of Accra, Ghana, inscribed with the words "Freedom and Justice, AD 1957", commemorates the independence of Ghana, a first for Sub Saharan Africa. Close by are the Independence Square, (fomerly known as the Black Star Square) and the Liberation Day Monument. Image:IndependenceArch.jpg Image:Independence Arch ...
Distance to Accra: 0.6 mi South-East - Coordinates (Lat/Lng): 5.55, -0.19

Osu Castle: "Osu Castle", also known as "Fort Christiansborg" or simply "the Castle", is the seat of government in Ghana. It is located in Osu, Accra on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea. The fort dates back to the 16th century and has changed hands many times. The first substantial fort was built by the Danish in the 1660s, though rebuilding has occurred on many occasions since ...
Distance to Accra: 1.5 mi East - Coordinates (Lat/Lng): 5.56, -0.18

Accra: "Accra", population 2,096,653 (2007), is the capital of Ghana. It is Ghana's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic centre. The primary economic activities are financial and government services, communications, construction, transport and agriculture (particularly fishing). Over 70% of Ghana's manufacturing capacity is located within the capital area ...
Distance to Accra: 1.4 mi West - Coordinates (Lat/Lng): 5.55, -0.22

Events & Activities

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May

12:00 AM: Visitor Registration

22
May

12:00 AM: Trade Expo International Ghana

22
May

12:00 AM: Visitor Registration

23
May

12:00 AM: West African Building & Construction

24
May

12:00 AM: Annual Global Automobile & Airline...

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