Spintex Road
District of Ablekuma
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.633 and -0.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 37' 59" and W -0° 6' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:28 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:56 am and 6:45 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Spintex Road

The district Spintex Road of Ablekuma in Greater Accra Region is a subburb in Ghana a little north-east of Accra, the country's capital town.

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, Ho, Odumase Krobo and Cape Coast. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 19% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

32°C (89 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

FIESTA RESIDENCES PH RESIDENCE

Address
1,3 mi
5TH AVENUE WEST CANTONMENTS
00000 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


PH HOTELS ACCRA

Address
3,7 mi
1 BOUNDARY ROAD 84 86 EAST LEGON
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


His Majestys Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
No.5814, Giffard Road
23321 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


The African Regent Hotel

Address
5,4 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


Grand Casamora

Address
4,4 mi
97 Lindy Street Adjirigano Main Road
1484 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Ave Maria Health & Wellness Resort

Address
5,2 mi
Beach Road, Off - Tema Harbour Road
Tema
Ghana

Time Information

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


Oak Plaza Hotel East Airport Accra

Address
3,8 mi
Dede Plaza Spintex Road
233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Asa Royal hotel

Address
5,5 mi
La - Opposite Ghana International Trade
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


MJ Grand Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
No. 460 Abochieman Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marinette Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Nungua, near Nungua LEKMA Polyclinic
99000 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

DJ at Beach comber party in Teshie in Ghana

Published: August 08, 2010
Length: 04:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ghanafred

It's not real but I hope you enjoy it 'cos Ghana is great ! (It's a part of my Ghana journey videos in 2010)


Savannah Beach Video Tour

Published: March 03, 2011
Length: 20:04 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Savannah Brehmer

In Teshie/Nungua, part of greater Accra, there is a little guesthouse by the beach. It is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital of Ghana with rooms available from 10 - 35¢. This...


A Presentation on REDD+ Mechanism in Ghana

Published: October 30, 2011
Length: 11:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Labone Express

A Presentation on REDD+ Mechanism in Ghana at a RELBONET Conference of Religious Leaders.


Avoiding Teshie-Nungua Road [HD] - Addogonno/Buade/Teshie (Accra) - December 2011

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 09:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

Anyone who has used the Teshie-Nungua Rd in eastern Accra would know that in it's current state, it sucks, especially around Nungua where tro-tros don't mind blocking this main road by parking...


Ghana - Sakumono Beach On Easter Monday (1) - April 2010

Published: September 04, 2010
Length: 05:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

This is clip (1) of (4) of our group's trip down to Sakumono Beach (or "Mighty Beach", as I believe it is called locally), on Easter Monday of 2010. This is very typical of a public holiday...


duade and the nunsec anonymous fight in nunsec

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 45:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: swanzy mensah

duade and the nunsec anonymous tries fighting but paakow distracted the whole show. this is the only length i was able to take coverage of. (nungua senior high school)


Naa Suma School of Excellence Hospitality.mp4

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 45:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bgee2g

Naa Suma School of Excellence Hospitality is located at Nungua, off the Boade Road. You may call us on (+233) 0302 718804 or (+233) 0243 449046 for enquiries.


Celebrity Pizza (Sakumono, Ghana - May 2010) - Wood Oven Pizza

Published: July 04, 2010
Length: 08:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

This clip is of my venture in Accra, Ghana. The clip dates from May 2010, when we were doing a test run on making wood oven pizzas in preparation of opening on the following Tuesday (a public...


L`AINE 20th Anniversary

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 43:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LAINEServices

Making a difference in the world of work.


Celebrity Pizza (1) - Experimental Wood Oven Cooking, May 2010

Published: July 09, 2010
Length: 27:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

This is clip (1) of (2) showing us experimenting with the wood oven at the Celebrity Swimming Pool at Sakumono in Ghana. The clip shows me rolling out, making, and cooking pizzas to test out...


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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 6 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

Tema

Tema is a town on the Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located 25 kilometres east of the national capital, Accra, in the region of Greater Accra, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2012, Tema is the eleventh most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of approximately 160,939 people – a marked decrease from its 2005 figure of 209,000. The Greenwich Meridian passes directly through the city.

Located at 5.66667, 0 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tema, Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

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 3 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 1 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 6 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 7 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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana, Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Ashiaman

Ashiaman is a large town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, and is the capital of Ashaiman Municipal district, a district in the Greater Accra Region. Ashiaman is the sixth most populous settlement in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 284,518 people.

Located at 5.7, -0.0333333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 7 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 3 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 6 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 3 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 3 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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana, Accra

Tema Harbour

The Tema Harbour is in Tema. The harbour is located in the southeastern part of Ghana, along the Gulf of Guinea.

Located at 5.63333, 0 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tema, Ports and harbours of Ghana

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 5 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 8 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 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2001

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 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

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 6 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 8 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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Tema Metropolis District

The Tema Metropolis District is one of the ten (10) districts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Its capital is Tema. This metropolis is grouped into twenty-six communities. The most popular and busiest communities are Communities 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, and 13.

Located at 5.64222, -0.0025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of 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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Spintex Road