Nungua Old Town
District of Accra
Greater Accra Region - Ghana

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 16 miles away.
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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 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Accra Sports Stadium

Accra Sports Stadium is a multi-use, 40,000 all-seater stadium in Accra, Ghana, mostly used for association football matches. Originally known as the Accra Sports Stadium, the stadium was renamed after Ohene Djan, the country's first Director of Sports, in 2004. Its renaming was quite controversial and opposed by many in Accra's community. There has been ongoing controversy about the name of the stadium.

Located at 5.55153, -0.191767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Ghana, Athletics (track and field) venues in Ghana, National stadiums, Sports venues in Ghana, Sport in Accra, Buildings and structures in Accra

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 9 miles away.
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Districts of Greater Accra Region

Accra Sports Stadium disaster

The Accra Sports Stadium disaster occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana on May 9, 2001. It took the lives of 127 people, making it the worst stadium disaster to have ever taken place in Africa. It occurred during a match between Ghana's two most successful football teams, Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and Asante Kotoko. Trouble had been anticipated, and extra security measures had been taken.

Located at 5.55167, -0.191667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Stadium disasters, Human stampedes, Football in Ghana, Sport in Accra, 2001 disasters, Disasters in Ghana, 2001 in Ghana, 2001 in African sport, Police misconduct in Ghana

Accra International Conference Centre

The Accra International Conference Centre is an events venue in Accra, Ghana. Other venues include the Ghana Trade Fair and the National Theatre, but the Conference Centre is more popular due to it being significantly larger than the National Theatre, and at the same time smaller than the Ghana Trade Fair Centre (which was built to host pan-African events).

Located at 5.5543, -0.1933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Accra, Conferences, Ghana state buildings

Independence Arch (Accra)

The Independence Arch, part of the Independence Square with the shown Black Star Gate (also called Independence Gate), in Accra, Ghana, inscribed with the words "Freedom and Justice, AD 1957", commemorates the independence of Ghana, a first for Sub Saharan Africa. It contains monuments to Ghana's independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, Independence Square, and the Liberation Day Monument.

Located at 5.549, -0.193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Accra, Triumphal arches, Monuments and memorials in Ghana, Ghana state buildings

Liberation Day Monument

Liberation Day monument is a monument in Accra, Ghana. It stands in honour of several veterans of the Burma campaign, during the Second World War, in which they fought for the British Empire. After returning to Ghana, some protested peacefully and were en route to the Christiansborg Castle, the seat of government, when they were shot to death.

Located at 5.55, -0.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Accra, Monuments and memorials in Ghana

Osu Castle

Osu Castle, also known as Fort Christiansborg or simply the Castle, is a castle located in Osu, Accra, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea. The first substantial fort was built by the Danish in the 1660s, though the castle has changed hands between Denmark, Portugal, the Akwamu, Britain, and finally post-Independence Ghana, and was rebuilt numerous times.

Located at 5.54694, -0.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1660s architecture, Castles in Ghana, Government of Ghana, Former Danish colonies

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 11 miles away.
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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 15 miles away.
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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 2 miles away.
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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 9 miles away.
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Populated places in Ghana

Black Star Square

Black Star Square, part of the Black Star Gate, is a public square in Accra, Ghana. Nearby is Accra Sports Stadium and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The Black Star Square is a site for Ghana`s Independence Day parades (every 6th of March) and national festivals. Every visitor is free to take pictures of buildings (including the "Black Star Gate"), but might not be permitted for close up "shots" of the "Independence Arch".

Located at 5.5476, -0.1926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Ghana, National squares

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 2 miles away.
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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 7 miles away.
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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 7 miles away.
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Contemporary works of art, Coffins

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 15 miles away.
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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.
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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 1 miles away.
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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 4 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2001

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 14 miles away.
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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 8 miles away.
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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 15 miles away.
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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 2 miles away.
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Schools in Ghana, Universities and colleges in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 2012, 2012 establishments in Ghana