Agbogba
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.692 and -0.200 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 41' 29" and W -0° 11' 59"
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: 02:58 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 5:42 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 Agbogba

Agbogba in Greater Accra Region is a city located in Ghana a little north of Accra, the country's capital town.

Current time in Agbogba is now 02:58 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Agbogba, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kotoka International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South. 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 Asante Traditional Buildings in a distance of 50 mi (or 81 km), North. 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, Odumase Krobo, Ho and Cape Coast. 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 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The African Regent Hotel

Address
5,3 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


PH HOTELS ACCRA

Address
4,3 mi
1 BOUNDARY ROAD 84 86 EAST LEGON
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Grand Casamora

Address
4,5 mi
97 Lindy Street Adjirigano Main Road
1484 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Monarch Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
15 Asoyi Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Mensvic Grand Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
2nd Lagos Avenue, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Forest Gate Hotel

Address
4,3 mi
No. 91 First Boundary Road, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Villa Victoria Executive Guest Lodge

Address
3,2 mi
No. 28, Westland Boulevard, West Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


The Earl Heights Suites

Address
5,4 mi
George Bush Highway
233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


MJ Grand Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
No. 460 Abochieman Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Oak Plaza Hotel East Airport Accra

Address
5,5 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


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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 3 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

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 3 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2000, Education in Accra

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Halls of residences in the University of Ghana, 1955 establishments

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana, Accra

Abokobi

Abokobi is a small town and is the capital of Ga East district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

Located at 5.73333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Accra

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

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region, Populated places in Ghana


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Agboogba, Agbogba