Abossey Okai
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.560 and -0.237 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 33' 35" and W -0° 14' 13"
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: 05:36 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 5:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-7.462 and 178.667 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Temotu Village
References
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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 Abossey Okai

Abossey Okai in Greater Accra Region is a city located in Ghana a little west of Accra, the country's capital town.

Current time in Abossey Okai is now 05:36 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Abossey Okai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kotoka International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-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 Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Accra, Koforidua, Cape Coast, Odumase Krobo and Ho. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

30°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kempinski Hotel Gold Cost City

Address
2,7 mi
Pmb 66 - Ministries,Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN PLUS ACCRA BEACH

Address
2,9 mi
DTD 51 BEACH DRIVE
233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Accra City Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
Barnes Road
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


The Aknac Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Trasacco Valley
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand View Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
Kantamanto, Near Accra UTC
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MARISET PLAZA HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
608 AGBAWE ROAD
12125 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotel North Ridge

Address
2,8 mi
21 Dr. Isert Road
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ROYAL RAVICO HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
1 RAVICO ROAD
23321 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


MIKLIN HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
7 AKO ADJEI STREET
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Highgate Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
Mango Tree Avenue,Asylum Down P.O.Box Ct 3266
3266 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Nsawam Road - Kwame Nkrumah Road, Accra, Ghana - May 2010

Published: July 10, 2010
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

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Published: November 03, 2012
Length: 46:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: April 12, 2009
Length: 38:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KingJamsI

A quickly put together video of clips from my trip to Ghana in March of 2009.


Preview: City vrs Swansea

Published: October 27, 2012
Length: 26:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Citi97.3FM

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Length: 48:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 22, 2012
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Agbogbloshie eWaste Site in Accra Ghana (Blacksmith Institute / Jack Caravanos)

Published: August 09, 2012
Length: 30:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jack Caravanos

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Kwame Nkumah Circle - Accra, Ghana

Published: September 17, 2009
Length: 03:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

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Published: October 10, 2010
Length: 07:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: khaledsmn

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Published: November 10, 2012
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Previewing the Barclays English Premier League Match between Arsenal and Fulham.. Gary Al-Smith and Nathan Quao from Ghana and Shivam Manghnani from the UAE.


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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.

Ghana

Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The word Ghana means "Warrior King" and is derived from the ancient Ghana Empire. Ghana was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient predominantly Akan kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti Empire, the Akwamu, the Akyem, the Bonoman, the Denkyira and the Fante among others.

Located at 5.55, -0.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ghana, Commonwealth republics, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Countries in Africa, Economic Community of West African States, English-speaking countries and territories, Liberal democracies, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, States and territories established in 1957, West African countries

National Museum of Ghana

The National Museum of Ghana is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB). The museum building was opened on 5 March 1957 as part of Ghana’s independence celebrations. The official opening was performed by Duchess of Kent, the late Princess Marina. The Museum's first Director was A.W. Lawrence.

Located at 5.55667, -0.207778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government buildings completed in 1957, Museums in Ghana, Buildings and structures in Accra, National museums

Ghana Stock Exchange

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is the principal stock exchange of Ghana. The exchange was incorporated in July 1989 with trading commencing in 1990. It currently has around 36 listed companies and 2 corporate bonds. All types of securities can be listed. Criteria for listing include capital adequacy, profitability, spread of shares, years of existence and management efficiency. The GSE is located in Accra.

Located at 5.5556, -0.202153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ghana Stock Exchange, Stock exchanges in Africa, Economy of Ghana, Buildings and structures in Accra, Organizations established in 1989, 1989 establishments in Ghana

Accra Metropolis District

The Accra Metropolis District is one of the ten (10) districts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The district is considered Accra's city proper.

Located at 5.55, -0.216667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Accra, Districts of Greater Accra Region

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is the premier health care facility in Ghana. It is the only tertiary hospital in the southern part of Ghana and it is also a teaching hospital affiliated with the medical school of the University of Ghana. Three centres of excellence, the National Cardiothoracic Centre, the National Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Radiotherapy Centre are all located within it.

Located at 5.53783, -0.227408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Hospitals established in 1923

Regent University College of Science and Technology

The Regent University College of Science and Technology (elsewhere referred to as Regent-Ghana) is located in Accra, Ghana. It was registered in September 2003, and received accreditation to operate as a tertiary institution in 2004, and in January 2005, it started its maiden lectures with about 30 pioneer students at its maiden campus, the Trinity Campus, Mataheko. Currently, it has three other satellite campuses, located at Dansoman, Lartebiorkoshie, and Graphic Road.

Located at 5.55917, -0.226944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Science and technology in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2003, Education in Accra

Accra Academy

The Accra Academy was the first private academy to be established in the Gold Coast, present-day Ghana. The academy is one of the foremost secondary educational institutions in Ghana today and operates as a non-denominational day and boarding boys' school, located at Bubuashie in the Greater Accra Region. The academy runs courses in Business, Science, General Arts, General Agric and Visual Arts leading to the award of a West African Senior High School Certificate.

Located at 5.57167, -0.243889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Ghana, Boys' schools in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 1931, High schools in Ghana, Boarding schools in Ghana, 1931 establishments, Accra Academy

Azumah Nelson Sports Complex

Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, also known as Kaneshie Complex, is a multi-use stadium in Accra, Ghana. The stadium was originally built during the era of the Supreme Military Council under General Acheampong in the 1970s. It was used mostly for football matches, on club level by Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Great Olympics of the Ghana Premier League while the Ohene Djan Stadium was being re-built in 2007. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is named after Azumah Nelson.

Located at 5.57516, -0.225434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Ghana, Accra

Districts of the same city

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