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Ghana at a glance
- Capital
- Accra
- Population
- 35,039,451
- Area
- 240,000 km²
- Calling code
- +233
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- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Currency GHSTime in Accra 03:05UTC+00:00Country codes GH / GHA
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Accra. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
11 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Accra Ghana Temple
Accra Ghana Temple is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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National Museum of Ghana
National Museum of Ghana is one option for your time in Accra. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Osu Castle
Osu Castle is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Makola Market
Makola Market is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Black Star Square
Black Star Square is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Holy Trinity Cathedral (Accra)
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Accra) is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Osu
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Osu is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Efua Sutherland Children's Park
Efua Sutherland Children's Park is one option for your time in Accra. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Liberation Day Monument
Liberation Day Monument is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Theatre of Ghana
National Theatre of Ghana is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Accra
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ACC
An arrival option for Accra
Kotoka International Airport
6.4 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at ACC
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ACC airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | 6.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Takoradi Airport | TKD | 189.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Prempeh I International Airport | KMS | 200.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sunyani Airport | NYI | 309.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | TML | 450.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Kotoka International Airport
Accra · DGAA
Elevation205 ft
Coordinates5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073
Runways
03 / 21
11165 × 200 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ACCRA APP119.5 MHz
ACCRA GND121.9 MHz
ACCRA TWR119.1 MHz
Takoradi Airport
Sekondi-Takoradi · DGTK
Elevation21 ft
Coordinates4.896059989929199, -1.7747600078582764
Runways
04 / 22
5745 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
A/G VOICE RDO658.6 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Prempeh I International Airport
Kumasi · DGSI
Elevation942 ft
Coordinates6.71456, -1.59082
Runways
02 / 20
7612 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
A/G VOICE RDO658.6 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Sunyani Airport
Sunyani · DGSN
Elevation1014 ft
Coordinates7.36183, -2.32876
Runways
07 / 25
4594 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AIR GND658.6 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Yakubu Tali International Airport
Tamale · DGLE
Elevation553 ft
Coordinates9.553909, -0.86606
Runways
05 / 23
7999 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AIR GND658.6 MHz
APP120.4 MHz
ATIS118.1 MHz
TWR119.1 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Getting around Accra
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Stops along the route
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Browse 11 ideas for Accra — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Accra Ghana Temple
Directions ↗Accra Ghana Temple is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Museum of Ghana
Directions ↗National Museum of Ghana is one option for your time in Accra. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Osu Castle
Directions ↗Osu Castle is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Makola Market
Directions ↗Makola Market is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Black Star Square
Directions ↗Black Star Square is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Accra)
Directions ↗Holy Trinity Cathedral (Accra) is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Osu
Directions ↗Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Osu is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Efua Sutherland Children's Park
Directions ↗Efua Sutherland Children's Park is one option for your time in Accra. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Liberation Day Monument
Directions ↗Liberation Day Monument is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Theatre of Ghana
Directions ↗National Theatre of Ghana is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Directions ↗Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is one option for your time in Accra. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Ghana
Kumasi
3,903,480 residents
JAN
27 °C
FEB
28 °C
MAR
27 °C
APR
27 °C
MAY
26 °C
JUN
25 °C
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Tamale
2,310,939 residents
JAN
28 °C
FEB
30 °C
MAR
32 °C
APR
31 °C
MAY
30 °C
JUN
28 °C
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Accra
1,782,150 residents
JAN
27 °C
FEB
28 °C
MAR
28 °C
APR
28 °C
MAY
27 °C
JUN
26 °C
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