Accra, Ghana
Republic of Ghana
The capital city of Ghana, known for its political significance and cultural landmarks.
📖 About Accra
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.
As of the 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi), had a population of 284,124, and the larger Greater Accra Region, 3,245 km2 (1,253 sq mi), had a population of 5.46 million.
In common usage, the name "Accra" often refers to the territory of the Accra Metropolitan District as it existed before 2008, when it covered 199.4 km2 (77.0 sq mi). This territory has since been split into 13 local government districts: 12 independent municipal districts and the reduced Accra Metropolitan District (20.4 km2), which is the only district within the capital to be granted city status. This territory of 199.4 km2 contained 1,782,150 inhabitants at the 2021 census, and serves as the capital of Ghana, while the district under the jurisdiction of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly proper (20.4 km2) is distinguished from the rest of the capital as the "City of Accra".
Trip Settings
🛂 Visa Requirements
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Total Budget
$1,540
$110 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$60 per night
Food & Dining
$24 per day
Local Transport
$10 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Accra
- Group safaris are more affordable than private tours
- Dry season is best for wildlife viewing
- Local matatus/minibuses are very cheap
- Negotiate prices for most services
Ghana Facts
🏛️ Capital
Accra
🌍 Continent
Africa
📐 Area
238,533 km²
📞 Phone Code
+233
💰 Currency
Ghanaian cedi
₵ (GHS)
🗺️ Region
Western Africa
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
2 sites in Ghana
Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
The remains of fortified trading-posts, erected between 1482 and 1786, can still be seen along the coast of Ghana between Keta and Beyin. They were li...
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To the north-east of Kumasi, these are the last material remains of the great Asante civilization, which reached its high point in the 18th century. S...
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