Achimota
District of Accra
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.556 and -0.197 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 33' 21" and W -0° 11' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:44 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:00 am and 7:10 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Achimota

The district Achimota of Accra in Greater Accra Region is a subburb in Ghana and is a district of the nations capital.

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: Koforidua, Odumase Krobo, Cape Coast, Ho and Lome. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 92 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

32°C (89 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

31°C (88 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Tang Palace Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Borstal Avenue, South Airport Residential Area
00000 Greater-Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


RAMADA RESORT ACCRA COCO BEACH

Address
3,4 mi
AWI KOONAA STREET
00000 ACCRA
Ghana

Time Information

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


The Congress Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
Patrice Lumumba Rd
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Charleston Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
# 17 Westloop, Tesano
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Airport West Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
Kotoka International Airport
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


ibis Styles Accra Airport

Address
3,4 mi
Plot 24 Airport city area Airport City Enclave
0 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


La Villa Boutique Hotel

Address
3,4 mi
Nii Saban Atsen Road, 13th Lane Osu Ringway
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Earl Heights Suites

Address
4,0 mi
George Bush Highway
233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Victoria Executive Guest Lodge

Address
6,4 mi
No. 28, Westland Boulevard, West Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


OAK PLAZA EAST LEGONHOTEL

Address
3,4 mi
2 NAI TETTEH STREET EAST LEGON
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Achimota Village (Northern Accra) - June 2010

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 46:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

This clip is of Legon West Road in the Achimota district of Accra. Particularly, I am driving throught the Christian Village, heading north from around the Achimota Golf Club to the western...


ASHES Trailer a Kalmz Productions

Published: February 27, 2014
Length: 22:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kalmz Productions@GH

KALMZ PRODUCTION is a virgin production Company whose dream is to change the face of film making in the country bring out original stories that relate to Ghana and Africa as a whole. KALMZ...


USAID: Tech for Development

Published: September 22, 2011
Length: 25:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve Dorst

The is the story of USAID, which is embracing a new approach in West Africa that is connecting the full spectrum of development practitioners, farmers, and traders to information, tools, and...


Life After Death [Ghana-Nigeria Movie-2013]

Published: December 02, 2013
Length: 23:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kalmz Productions@GH

Life after Death is a synopsis of the upcoming premiere movie by Kalmz Productions. It features professional actors like Ludwig Kalmz, Dede Djameki, Cuammy Charles,Kelvin O. Funkeye among others ...


Cricket - A Life Changing Game

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 15:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dela Ayivor

Francis Kofi Bakiweyem is a professional cricket player and a cricket coach. He started playing the game as a semi-literate child and has since had the passion to continue. Unlike many school...


Id-Ul Fitr Health Care/Party for the Kayayei at CDR, Nima, Accra, Ghana

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 59:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alhassan Jr Andani

A demonstration of safe sex.


Driving in Accra Ghana West Africa Market Day

Published: January 30, 2011
Length: 52:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rvahoviak

Market Accra Ghana West Africa January 27, 2011. Rob, Alan, Chris, John near the Market in Accra Ghana West Africa.


George W. Bush Motorway (Completed) [HD] - Accra, Ghana (February 2012)

Published: March 10, 2012
Length: 03:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

This HD clip is of the newly-completed George W. Bush Motorway, which is the former section of the Kwame Nkrumah Motorway that runs between Mallam Junction & Tetteh Quarshie Circle. This...


escape

Published: August 20, 2008
Length: 36:44 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: elikem5

marcus awuyah's escape from prison.


Joy TV's Marian Touré Goes One on One With Ambassador Cretz at TechCamp West Africa

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 29:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: US Embassy Ghana

Joy tv's Marian Touré Goes One on One With Ambassador Cretz at techcamp West Africa.


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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.

Ghana

Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The word Ghana means "Warrior King" and is derived from the ancient Ghana Empire. Ghana was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient predominantly Akan kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti Empire, the Akwamu, the Akyem, the Bonoman, the Denkyira and the Fante among others.

Located at 5.55, -0.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ghana, Commonwealth republics, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Countries in Africa, Economic Community of West African States, English-speaking countries and territories, Liberal democracies, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, States and territories established in 1957, West African countries

University of Ghana

The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of the thirteen Ghanaian universities and tertiary institutions. It was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, and was originally an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programmes and awarded degrees. It gained full university status in 1961, and now has nearly 40,000 students.

Located at 5.65083, -0.186944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Ghana, Universities and colleges in Ghana, Education in Accra, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1948

Achimota School

Achimota School (formerly Prince of Wales College and School, Achimota, now nicknamed Motown), is a co-educational boarding school located at Achimota in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 1924 by Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, Dr. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey and Rev. Alexander (Alec) Garden Fraser the school was formally opened in 1927 by Sir Frederick, then Governor of the British Gold Coast colony.

Located at 5.62722, -0.213611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 1927, Boarding schools in Ghana

National Museum of Ghana

The National Museum of Ghana is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB). The museum building was opened on 5 March 1957 as part of Ghana’s independence celebrations. The official opening was performed by Duchess of Kent, the late Princess Marina. The Museum's first Director was A.W. Lawrence.

Located at 5.55667, -0.207778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government buildings completed in 1957, Museums in Ghana, Buildings and structures in Accra, National museums

Ghana Stock Exchange

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is the principal stock exchange of Ghana. The exchange was incorporated in July 1989 with trading commencing in 1990. It currently has around 36 listed companies and 2 corporate bonds. All types of securities can be listed. Criteria for listing include capital adequacy, profitability, spread of shares, years of existence and management efficiency. The GSE is located in Accra.

Located at 5.5556, -0.202153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ghana Stock Exchange, Stock exchanges in Africa, Economy of Ghana, Buildings and structures in Accra, Organizations established in 1989, 1989 establishments in Ghana

Accra Metropolis District

The Accra Metropolis District is one of the ten (10) districts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The district is considered Accra's city proper.

Located at 5.55, -0.216667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Accra, Districts of Greater Accra Region

Accra Sports Stadium disaster

The Accra Sports Stadium disaster occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana on May 9, 2001. It took the lives of 127 people, making it the worst stadium disaster to have ever taken place in Africa. It occurred during a match between Ghana's two most successful football teams, Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and Asante Kotoko. Trouble had been anticipated, and extra security measures had been taken.

Located at 5.55167, -0.191667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stadium disasters, Human stampedes, Football in Ghana, Sport in Accra, 2001 disasters, Disasters in Ghana, 2001 in Ghana, 2001 in African sport, Police misconduct in Ghana

Accra International Conference Centre

The Accra International Conference Centre is an events venue in Accra, Ghana. Other venues include the Ghana Trade Fair and the National Theatre, but the Conference Centre is more popular due to it being significantly larger than the National Theatre, and at the same time smaller than the Ghana Trade Fair Centre (which was built to host pan-African events).

Located at 5.5543, -0.1933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Accra, Conferences, Ghana state buildings

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (popularly referred to as PRESEC) is a prestigious all-male academic institution founded in 1938. It was originally located at Odumase - Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was started as a secondary school for boys by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.

Located at 5.66333, -0.174444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Ghana, Education in Accra, Presbyterian schools, Educational institutions established in 1938, Boys' schools in Ghana, Boarding schools in Ghana, Christian schools in Ghana

Regent University College of Science and Technology

The Regent University College of Science and Technology (elsewhere referred to as Regent-Ghana) is located in Accra, Ghana. It was registered in September 2003, and received accreditation to operate as a tertiary institution in 2004, and in January 2005, it started its maiden lectures with about 30 pioneer students at its maiden campus, the Trinity Campus, Mataheko. Currently, it has three other satellite campuses, located at Dansoman, Lartebiorkoshie, and Graphic Road.

Located at 5.55917, -0.226944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Science and technology in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2003, Education in Accra

Wisconsin International University College

The Wisconsin International University College is one of the new private universities in Ghana. It is located at Agbogba Junction near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was established in January 2000 and is accredited by the National Accreditation Board as a university college certified through the University of Ghana and University of Cape Coast.

Located at 5.6701, -0.189428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2000, Education in Accra

Golden Jubilee House

Flagstaff House is a presidential palace in Accra which previously served as a residence and office to the President of Ghana. The current seat of the government of Ghana is the Osu Castle. Flagstaff house was reconstructed and inaugurated with the name Golden Jubilee House in November 2008 when construction was about 70% - 80% completed.

Located at 5.57975, -0.188472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Ghana, Presidential palaces, Houses completed in 2008, Buildings and structures in Accra, Ghana state buildings

Accra Academy

The Accra Academy was the first private academy to be established in the Gold Coast, present-day Ghana. The academy is one of the foremost secondary educational institutions in Ghana today and operates as a non-denominational day and boarding boys' school, located at Bubuashie in the Greater Accra Region. The academy runs courses in Business, Science, General Arts, General Agric and Visual Arts leading to the award of a West African Senior High School Certificate.

Located at 5.57167, -0.243889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Ghana, Boys' schools in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 1931, High schools in Ghana, Boarding schools in Ghana, 1931 establishments, Accra Academy

Akuafo Hall

Akuafo Hall otherwise referred to as the Hall of Excellence is the second Hall of residence to be established in the University College of the Gold Coast now University of Ghana. The Hall has its own statutes governing the administration of its affairs while the affairs of students are organized and supervised by Executives of the Junior Common Room.

Located at 5.64944, -0.185556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Halls of residences in the University of Ghana, 1955 establishments

High Commission of Nigeria, Accra

The Nigerian High Commission in Accra is the primary diplomatic mission of Nigeria in Ghana. It is on Joseph Broz Tito Avenue in Accra. The previous High Commissioner was former Senator for Lagos Central Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro, appointed by President Umaru Yar'Adua in May 2008. The High Commissioner in 2012 is Hon. Ademola Oluseyi Onafowokan.

Located at 5.57361, -0.183611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diplomatic missions in Accra, Diplomatic missions of Nigeria, Ghana–Nigeria relations

Dome, Ghana

Dome is a town in the Ga East Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. As of 2012, Dome is the nineteenth largest settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 78,785 people.

Located at 5.655, -0.235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Upper East Region

Azumah Nelson Sports Complex

Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, also known as Kaneshie Complex, is a multi-use stadium in Accra, Ghana. The stadium was originally built during the era of the Supreme Military Council under General Acheampong in the 1970s. It was used mostly for football matches, on club level by Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Great Olympics of the Ghana Premier League while the Ohene Djan Stadium was being re-built in 2007. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is named after Azumah Nelson.

Located at 5.57516, -0.225434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Ghana, Accra

Tetteh Quarshie Interchange

The Tetteh Quarshie Interchange is a cloverleaf interchange carrying a six-lane motorway that links the Liberation Road from 37 military hospital to the Pantang junction through Madina in Accra, Ghana. The interchange was commissioned for vehicular use on 27 February 2005 by then president of Ghana, John Kufour.

Located at 5.62278, -0.176111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Ghana

Ako Adjei Interchange

The Ako-Adjei Interchange is a flyover in Accra, Ghana. Until 2005 it was known as the Sankara Interchange. The construction of interchange started in September 1997 and ended in December 1999. It was constructed during the Jerry Rawlings administration and was the first interchange to be built in Ghana.

Located at 5.57194, -0.190278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Accra, Roads in Ghana

Taifa, Accra

Taifa is a town in the Ga East Municipal District, a district in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the capital Accra. Taifa is the twenty-sixth largest settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 68,459 people. Taifa is located in the northwest suburbs area of Accra. It has a breakpoint on a railway line and a small park located on the northern edge of the location of the Taifa Ghana Atomic Energy Commission.

Located at 5.66611, -0.252222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Populated places in Ghana

Maamobi

Maamobi is a town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is known for the Accra Girls Secondary School. The school is a second cycle institution.

Located at 5.58333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Ghana School of Law

The Ghana School of Law (GSL) is an educational institution in Ghana for training lawyers. The school is only one that provides training for law graduates in the Barrister at Law program. The Professional Law Course is designed for Law Graduates who have obtain an LLB degree. On completion of this course the graduate is qualified to practice law in Ghana.

Located at 5.55561, -0.196327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 1958

Nima (town)

Nima is a residential town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is popular because of its market - the Nima market.

Located at 5.58333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana

Accra High School

Accra High School is a secondary school located in Accra, Ghana in West Africa.

Located at 5.56667, -0.199722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 1923, High schools in Ghana

Trashy Bags

Trashy Bags is a Ghanaian non-governmental organization which recycles plastic waste into reusable shopping bags, fashion accessories, school supplies, and other products. It was founded in 2007 and has facilities in Accra. The company employs over sixty Ghanaian workers to collect, clean and stitch plastic trash in the form of sachets that contained water and other beverages.

Located at 5.63432, -0.223192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Non-governmental organizations of Africa, Organizations established in 2007, Social enterprises, Recycling organisations, Companies of Ghana, Accra

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Accra.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Accra.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Accra.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Achimota Village, Achimota