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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 · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$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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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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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.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

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

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

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

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

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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