Accra
Ghana · Greater Accra RegionGH
Capital and the largest city of Ghana
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".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,668,000
- Coordinates
- 5.556, -0.197
- Timezone
- Africa/Accra
- Elevation
- 61 m
Overview of Accra
Accra sits in Greater Accra Region, Ghana and reads as a large metropolitan hub. Some 1,668,000 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Accra
Nature in Accra
(21)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Accra's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Accra
(19)Accra records Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Accra. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Accra
(18)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Accra. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Sports in Accra
(14)Under sports, Accra is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Accra's own activity tags.
Adventure in Accra
(13)On the adventure side, Accra offers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Accra's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Accra
(10)Accra records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Accra's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Accra
(7)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Accra's own activity tags.
Family in Accra
(4)Accra records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Accra is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Accra
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Accra's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Accra
(2)Looking for other activities? Accra has Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Accra's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Accra
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Accra is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Accra.
Similar destinations
Places near Accra that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Accra known for?
- Accra is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Greater Accra Region, Ghana with around 1,668,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Accra?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Accra. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Accra?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Accra located?
- Administratively, Accra sits in Greater Accra Region, Ghana — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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