Ofako
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.656 and -0.269 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 39' 22" and W -0° 16' 7"
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: 04:02 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:07 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: 2024-04-22 08:01:33

Discover Ofako

Ofako in Greater Accra Region is a place in Ghana a little north-west of Accra, the country's capital city.

Current time in Ofako is now 04:02 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 7 airports near Ofako, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kotoka International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Ghana is Asante Traditional Buildings in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), North. 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: Accra, Koforidua, Odumase Krobo, Cape Coast and Ho. 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 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

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

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

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

Friday, 26th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

La Villa Boutique Hotel

Address
6,7 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


Charleston Hotel

Address
4,3 mi
# 17 Westloop, Tesano
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


OAK PLAZA EAST LEGONHOTEL

Address
6,7 mi
2 NAI TETTEH STREET EAST LEGON
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


The Congress Hotel

Address
6,7 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


Airport West Hotel

Address
6,4 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


The Earl Heights Suites

Address
5,7 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
4,0 mi
No. 28, Westland Boulevard, West Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Gibs Guest Lodge

Address
6,4 mi
Plot No. 26 South Legon Commercial Area
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Rayporsh Hotel

Address
5,1 mi
46 Onyankle Street
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Downtown Hotel West Legon

Address
3,9 mi
Nii Annan
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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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

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USAID: Tech for Development

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

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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...


89.7 WMHK Compassion Child Home Visit in Ghana Africa

Published: September 18, 2009
Length: 36:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 89.7 WMHK

A team of broadcasters (including 89.7 WMHK's Operations Manager, John Owens) traveled to Ghana, Africa, with Compassion International. We visited many Compassion projects, including the homes ...


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...


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.


Part 6: CAPOEIRA FIGHT CLUB! Afrikan Combat Capoeira Fight and Sparring Vines: Abibifahodie

Published: December 25, 2013
Length: 39:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dr. Obadele Kambon

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St.Bones_ft_Lady_C-_non_stop_luvin (Rehearsal).mp4

Published: May 17, 2012
Length: 10:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Immanuel k

This is the clip of the University of Ghana, Legon International Students Association Lazy Ass Friday (LAF) Rehearsal by St.Bones and Lady C. Location: International Students Hostel (ISH II)...


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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.

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Upper East Region

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Populated places in Ghana


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ofankor, Ofako