Apenkwa
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.720 and -0.149 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 43' 12" and W -0° 8' 54"
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: 04:59 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 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 Apenkwa

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

Time in Apenkwa is now 04:59 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Apenkwa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Ghana is Kotoka International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 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 Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions in a distance of 50 mi (or 80 km), South-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, 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: 31°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 87 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 45% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

33°C (91 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

32°C (89 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

33°C (92 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Casamora

Address
5,8 mi
97 Lindy Street Adjirigano Main Road
1484 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


PH HOTELS ACCRA

Address
4,7 mi
1 BOUNDARY ROAD 84 86 EAST LEGON
00233 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Forest Gate Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
No. 91 First Boundary Road, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Sheridan Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
Teshie-Nungua Estate
Ogbojo
Ghana

Time Information

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


MJ Grand Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
No. 460 Abochieman Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Monarch Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
15 Asoyi Street, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Mensvic Grand Hotel

Address
6,0 mi
2nd Lagos Avenue, East Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Villa Victoria Executive Guest Lodge

Address
6,6 mi
No. 28, Westland Boulevard, West Legon
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Pekan Hotel

Address
4,3 mi
Can Tonment
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Downtown Hotel West Legon

Address
6,3 mi
Nii Annan
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
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.

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