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Accra

City in Greater Accra, Ghana

Overview

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a dynamic metropolis blending lively markets, golden beaches, and modern city life. The city features diverse neighborhoods, exciting cuisine, and a cultural traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Ghana

Region

Greater Accra

Population

1,782,150

Time Zone

Africa/Accra

Coordinates

5.56°, -0.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,285

Local Cost

$480

Local Income

$350

Cashless

English

Temperature

26.5°C

Summer Avg

24.9°C

Winter Avg

27.5°C

Record High

33.6°C

Record Low

20.7°C

Humidity

85%

Precipitation

1167 mm

Internet Speed

30 Mbps

Upload

31 Mbps

Latency

30 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

ACC

Distance

6 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Black Star Square Black Star Square is a large ceremonial site used for national events and public gatherings. The area has few residential or commercial spaces and is mostly open.Burma Camp Burma Camp is a military area in Accra with restricted access for civilians. The neighborhood is mostly known for its army installations and administrative offices.Games Arena Games Arena is a modern entertainment district known for its esports venues and digital gaming centers. The area draws young crowds and tech enthusiasts, with some late-night activity.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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