Accra, Greater Accra
Accra: Located on the Atlantic coast of Ghana, this bustling metropolis serves as the nation's administrative and economic center.
About
Quick Facts about Accra
| Population | 2,270,000 |
| Country | Portuguese Empire, Gold Coast, Ghana |
| State | Greater Accra (Ghana) |
| County | Accra |
| Phone Area Codes | 0302, 0302 |
| Area | 173000000 km2 |
| Official name | Ghana |
| Latitude & Longitude | 5.5560,-0.1969 |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 200 feet / 61 meters |
| Capital city | Accra is capital of Greater Accra Region, Ghana, Gold Coast |
| Time Zone | UTC±00:00, Greenwich Mean Time |
| Local time | 07:34:01 (23rd April 2026) |
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Geography
Accra is located at 5°33'22"N 0°11'49"W (5.5560200, -0.1969000).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 491,817 | - | census |
| 1996 | 1,170,000 | 57.96% | census |
| 2000 | 2,905,726 | 59.73% | census |
| 2010 | 1,665,086 | -74.51% | census |
| 2013 | 2,291,352 | 27.33% | census |
| 2017 | 2,270,000 | -0.94% | census |
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