Asokwa
in Ashanti Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.678 and -1.584 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 40' 39" and W -1° 35' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:03 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 6:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-7.462 and 178.667 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Temotu Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ghana in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ghana.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ghana. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Asokwa

Asokwa in Ashanti Region is located in Ghana about 123 mi (or 198 km) north-west of Accra, the country's capital town.

Current time in Asokwa is now 01:03 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Asokwa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kumasi Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Asante Traditional Buildings in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kumasi, Mamponteng, Odumase Krobo, Sunyani and Wassa-Akropong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 35°C / 96 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 68% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

35°C (95 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

31°C (87 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

35°C (95 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golden Bean Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
19 Harper Road, Nhyiaeso
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Gate Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
Amakom Roundabout
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


True Vine Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
Plot 22 Blk E
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Villages Inn

Address
3,3 mi
Melcom Road Kumasi,Poultry Junction
0000 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 02:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel De Texas

Address
1,4 mi
Plot 11 Block 1, Hudson Road, Asokwa
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Green Ranch

Address
2,3 mi
Lake Bosomtwe
Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Okumah Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Plot 9 Block K Kaase
KS16879 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


MAPLEWOOD HOTEL

Address
5,0 mi
OFF ACCRA KUMASI ROAD
00233 Kumasi
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


REXMAR HOTEL

Address
4,1 mi
SANTASI MAIN ROAD
0000 KUMASI
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUNSET HOTEL

Address
3,7 mi
20 CEDAR CRESCENT
233 KUMASI
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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In the streets of Kumasi

Published: October 21, 2010
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a university located in Kumasi, Ghana. It is the second public university established in the country. The university has its roots in the plans of the Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I to establish a university in Kumasi as part of his drive towards modernization of his kingdom.

Located at 6.68491, -1.57052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Science and technology in Ghana, Kumasi, Forestry education, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1952, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Baba Yara Stadium

Baba Yara Stadium (also known as Kumasi Sports Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti. It is Ghana's largest stadium, with a capacity of 40,500.

Located at 6.68268, -1.60511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athletics (track and field) venues in Ghana, Sports venues in Ghana, Football venues in Ghana, Multi-purpose stadiums in Ghana

Kumasi Airport

Kumasi Airport is an airport serving Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region in Ghana. It is the second busiest airport in Ghana. The airport was closed for a week in September - October 2012 to allow resurfacing of the tarmac.

Located at 6.71444, -1.59056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Ghana, Kumasi

Wesley Methodist Cathedral

Wesley Methodist Cathedral is a Methodist cathedral located in Kumasi, Ghana. Wesley is the largest Methodist church in the area, and is the center of the episcopal area in Kumasi. The cathedral is named after John Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist church.

Located at 6.69361, -1.62333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Methodist cathedrals, Churches in Ghana, Kumasi, Cathedrals in Africa

Kotei

Kotei is a town in Ghana. It is 10 kilometres from the centre Kumasi. The town is a dormitory town that serves both inhabitants as well as students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Located at 6.65, -1.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly

Bantama

Bantama is suburb of Kumasi. Kumasi is the regional capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Bantama is both a residential and commercial area in the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. It is in the centre of the regional capital.

Located at 6.65, -1.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly

Kumasi Polytechnic

The Kumasi Polytechnic is a public tertiary institution in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|41|28|N|1|36|36|W|region:GH-AH_type:landmark_source:kolossus-dewiki |primary |name= }} Kumasi Polytechnic is one of the well-known, elegant and vibrant Polytechnics in Ghana. It is a nice institution, which is located at the heart of the Garden city of West Africa, the capital city of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Located at 6.69111, -1.61 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ghana Polytechnics

Popular in vicinity

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