Akotoshi
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.750 and -0.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 45' 0" and W -0° 19' 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: 02:17 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 5:41 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 Akotoshi

Akotoshi in Greater Accra Region is a town located in Ghana about 16 mi (or 26 km) north-west of Accra, the country's capital town.

Time in Akotoshi is now 02:17 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Akotoshi, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kotoka International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-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 Asante Traditional Buildings in a distance of 45 mi (or 73 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, Cape Coast and Ho. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 73% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Joy Family Lodge

Address
4,9 mi
Fise Junction,Pokuase-Amasaman Road
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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