Papao
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: 04:59 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:52 am and 8:07 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: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Papao

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

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Koforidua, Odumase Krobo, Ho, Cape Coast and Lome. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 87 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 19th of April 2024

31°C (89 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The African Regent Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
237-238 Airport West Rd Cantonments
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


PH HOTELS ACCRA

Address
7,4 mi
1 BOUNDARY ROAD 84 86 EAST LEGON
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Casamora

Address
6,0 mi
97 Lindy Street Adjirigano Main Road
1484 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


MJ Grand Hotel

Address
6,2 mi
No. 460 Abochieman Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
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


Forest Gate Hotel

Address
7,4 mi
No. 91 First Boundary Road, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Monarch Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
15 Asoyi Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Mensvic Grand Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
2nd Lagos Avenue, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


GS Plaza

Address
5,1 mi
Plot 26 South Legon,Shiashie
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 03:00 - Checkin: 10:00
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


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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.

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

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

Madina, Ghana

Madina is a town in the Ga East Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana. Madina is next to the University of Ghana and houses the Institute of Local Government. Madina is the twelfth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 137,162 people.

Located at 5.68333, -0.166667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana, Accra

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

Ga East Municipal District

The Ga East Municipal is one of the ten (10) districts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Its capital is Abokobi.

Located at 5.73806, -0.195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Ghana, Districts of Greater Accra Region

Ga West Municipal District

The Ga West Municipal is one of the ten (10) districts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Its capital is Amasaman. The district is among the new districts and municipalities created in 2008 by the then President, John Kufuor. It was inaugurated on 29 February 2008.

Located at 5.7025, -0.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Greater Accra Region

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

Abokobi

Abokobi is a small town and is the capital of Ga East district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

Located at 5.73333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Accra

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

Adenta

Adenta is a small town and is the capital of Adenta Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is known for the West Africa Secondary School. The school is a second cycle institution.

Located at 5.72469, -0.163544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Amasaman

Amasaman is a small town and is the capital of Ga West Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is known for the Amasaman Secondary Technical School. The school is a second cycle institution.

Located at 5.7, -0.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

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

Adenta East

Adenta East is a town in Adenta District in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana, and north of Madina. Adenta East is the thirty-ninth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 44,194 people. At the Ghana census of 26 March 2000, the population was 31,070 inhabitants living in the town. Projections of 1 January 2007 estimated a population of 39,730 inhabitants.

Located at 5.72444, -0.163333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, 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.