Teshi Old Town
District of Augustinesborg
in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.577 and -0.102 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 34' 36" and W -0° 6' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:16 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:56 am and 6:45 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 Teshi Old Town

The district Teshi Old Town of Augustinesborg in Greater Accra Region with it's 144,013 habitants Teshi Old Town is a subburb in Ghana a little east of Accra, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Accra, Koforidua, Ho, Odumase Krobo 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 / 87 °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 58%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 18% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

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.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

FIESTA RESIDENCES PH RESIDENCE

Address
2,7 mi
5TH AVENUE WEST CANTONMENTS
00000 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


His Majestys Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
No.5814, Giffard Road
23321 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Golden Tulip Accra

Address
5,6 mi
Liberation Road
16033 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


FIESTA ROYALE HOTEL CONNECT

Address
5,0 mi
GEORGE WALKER BUSH HWY NORTH DZORWULU
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Grand Casamora

Address
5,9 mi
97 Lindy Street Adjirigano Main Road
1484 Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Sheridan Hotel

Address
5,8 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


La Paradise Inn

Address
4,3 mi
4th Otswe Street
Accra
Ghana

Time Information

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


Oak Plaza Hotel East Airport Accra

Address
5,0 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


Midindi Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
First Circular Road,East Cantonments 15
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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DJ at Beach comber party in Teshie in Ghana

Published: August 08, 2010
Length: 04:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ghanafred

It's not real but I hope you enjoy it 'cos Ghana is great ! (It's a part of my Ghana journey videos in 2010)


Savannah Beach Video Tour

Published: March 03, 2011
Length: 20:04 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Savannah Brehmer

In Teshie/Nungua, part of greater Accra, there is a little guesthouse by the beach. It is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital of Ghana with rooms available from 10 - 35¢. This...


Bokemei_School_2012.mp4

Published: November 23, 2012
Length: 29:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bokemei

Bokemei international school ligt in een nieuwbouw wijk bij Teshie, in Accra. In 2012 is de 1e fase van de school klaar. Geleidelijk worden kleuter en basisschool opgestart. Wanneer in 2013...


A Presentation on REDD+ Mechanism in Ghana

Published: October 30, 2011
Length: 11:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Labone Express

A Presentation on REDD+ Mechanism in Ghana at a RELBONET Conference of Religious Leaders.


AFRICA

Published: November 14, 2006
Length: 28:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Seppo Tuomas Lehtonen

ACCRA GHANA BEATIFUL GIRL.


♥24 Tutorial: 10 fun ways to wear marley twists or box braids

Published: November 15, 2013
Length: 49:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aretha Yorke

Change it up! Make it interesting! style your braids and your marley twists to keep it fresh always. I hope this helped. Rate, Comment and Subscribe! Thanks for watching! Muah!


ghanavsnigeria2010semifinalwinnerghana.wmv

Published: February 09, 2010
Length: 08:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Seppo Tuomas Lehtonen

African Football Ghana Niger Semifinal 2010.


Avoiding Teshie-Nungua Road [HD] - Addogonno/Buade/Teshie (Accra) - December 2011

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 09:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ghanapedia

Anyone who has used the Teshie-Nungua Rd in eastern Accra would know that in it's current state, it sucks, especially around Nungua where tro-tros don't mind blocking this main road by parking...


duade and the nunsec anonymous fight in nunsec

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 45:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: swanzy mensah

duade and the nunsec anonymous tries fighting but paakow distracted the whole show. this is the only length i was able to take coverage of. (nungua senior high school)


Naa Suma School of Excellence Hospitality.mp4

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 45:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bgee2g

Naa Suma School of Excellence Hospitality is located at Nungua, off the Boade Road. You may call us on (+233) 0302 718804 or (+233) 0243 449046 for enquiries.


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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 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 7 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

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ghana, 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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Contemporary works of art, Coffins

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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2001

Maamobi

Maamobi is a town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is known for the Accra Girls Secondary School. The school is a second cycle institution.

Located at 5.58333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Ghana School of Law

The Ghana School of Law (GSL) is an educational institution in Ghana for training lawyers. The school is only one that provides training for law graduates in the Barrister at Law program. The Professional Law Course is designed for Law Graduates who have obtain an LLB degree. On completion of this course the graduate is qualified to practice law in Ghana.

Located at 5.55561, -0.196327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 1958

Nima (town)

Nima is a residential town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is popular because of its market - the Nima market.

Located at 5.58333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the 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 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Ghana, Universities and colleges in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 2012, 2012 establishments in Ghana

Accra High School

Accra High School is a secondary school located in Accra, Ghana in West Africa.

Located at 5.56667, -0.199722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 1923, High schools in Ghana


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tassi, Teshie, Teshi Old Town, Тещи