Otinshi
District of Medina Estates
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.666 and -0.163 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 39' 56" and W -0° 9' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:31 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:46 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: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Explore Otinshi

The district Otinshi of Medina Estates in Greater Accra Region is located in Ghana a little north-east of Accra, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Accra, Koforidua, Odumase Krobo, Ho and Cape Coast. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 59% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

32°C (89 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

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

Friday, 10th of May 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

FIESTA RESIDENCES PH RESIDENCE

Address
5,3 mi
5TH AVENUE WEST CANTONMENTS
00000 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


PH HOTELS ACCRA

Address
1,3 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
2,0 mi
97 Lindy Street Adjirigano Main Road
1484 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


The African Regent Hotel

Address
3,4 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


Airport West Hotel

Address
3,6 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


Marinette Hotel

Address
6,2 mi
Nungua, near Nungua LEKMA Polyclinic
99000 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GS Plaza

Address
2,9 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


Sheridan Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Teshie-Nungua Estate
Ogbojo
Ghana

Time Information

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


Monarch Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
15 Asoyi Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Mensvic Grand Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
2nd Lagos Avenue, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


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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 2 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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 1927, Boarding schools in Ghana

Teshie

Teshie is a coastal town in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of south eastern Ghana. Teshie is the ninth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 171,875 people. Fort Augustaborg, built by the Danes in 1787, is located in Teshie and was occupied by the British from 1850 to 1957. The national Officer Cadet Training School and Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) are also located here.

Located at 5.58333, -0.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Dangme West District

The Dangme West District is one of the ten (10) districts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Its capital is Dodowa.

Located at 5.62555, -0.08995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Greater Accra Region

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 1 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

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2000, Education in Accra

Sakumono

Sakumono is a small town in the Tema Metropolitan district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was originally a small fishing village on a lagoon, but by 2008 is being swallowed up as the twin cities of Accra and Tema merge. Elevation is 71m. Sakumono is one of the biggest towns in Tema and also known as Community 13.

Located at 5.61667, -0.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana, Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Ghana, Presidential palaces, Houses completed in 2008, Buildings and structures in Accra, Ghana state buildings

Nungua

Nungua is a town in Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal district in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the coast. Nungua is the eighteenth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 84,119 people.

Located at 5.6, -0.0666667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana

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 2 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 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diplomatic missions in Accra, Diplomatic missions of Nigeria, Ghana–Nigeria relations

Eric Adjetey Anang

Eric Adjetey Anang (born 1985) is a Ghanaian sculptor and fantasy coffin carpenter. He was born in Teshie, Ghana, where he lives and works.

Located at 5.58774, -0.09961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Living people, Contemporary sculptors, 20th-century sculptors, 21st-century sculptors, Ghanaian sculptors, Coffins, 1985 births, Ga-Adangbe people

Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop

The Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop is a studio established in Teshie, Ghana, since the 1950s. It is known for its design coffins that became symbolic of African artistic creativity.

Located at 5.58774, -0.09961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Contemporary works of art, Coffins

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places 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 3 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 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Accra, Roads in Ghana

Zenith University College

Zenith University College is a privately owned university in Ghana established in December 2001. At first Zenith was a tutorial college for some foreign universities. Zenith opened as a tertiary educational institution in November 2005, and is accredited to offer diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Ghana.

Located at 5.57272, -0.14367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2001

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 6 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 4 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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana

Lashibi

Lashibi is a town in the Greater Accra Region of southeastern Ghana near the capital Accra. Lashibi is the twentieth largest settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 78,539 people.

Located at 5.68444, -0.0380556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, 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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Populated places in Ghana

Teshie-Nungua

Teshie-Nungua is a small town and is the capital of Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

Located at 5.58333, -0.0833333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Open University of West Africa

Open University of West Africa or OUWA is an open university established in Accra, Ghana, with a vision to end born-into poverty in West Africa. The University was founded in January, 2012 by John Roberts and Patrick Steele, co-founders of Heal the World Inc, following an earlier trip to Africa embarked upon by the former, were he came into contact with underprivileged schools.

Located at 5.5586, -0.1718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Ghana, Universities and colleges in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 2012, 2012 establishments 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 5 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 Medina Estates.

Other districts

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

Popular in vicinity

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