# Accra Metropolis District, Greater Accra Region – Villages

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District · Greater Accra Region 

# Accra Metropolis

Accra Metropolis is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Greater Accra Region. It had an estimated **284,124 people** in 2021 on 6 km² (about 50,827 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 169 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 284,124people (2021)
- 5.6km²
- 169mapped services
- 20 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Accra Metropolis?

Accra Metropolis had an estimated **284,124 people** in 2021 — 5.2% of Greater Accra Region, 10th of 260 districts. There are 1,120 women for every 1,000 men (above the Greater Accra Region figure of 1,036). Spread over 6 km², that is about **50,827 people per km²**, 2nd of 260 districts.

25.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Greater Accra Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,553**

5–9 ****24,023**

10–14 ****23,627**

15–19 ****26,932**

20–24 ****34,596**

25–29 ****32,412**

30–34 ****27,806**

35–39 ****21,725**

40–44 ****17,215**

45–49 ****13,505**

50–54 ****10,937**

55–59 ****8,695**

60–64 ****6,998**

65–69 ****4,570**

70–74 ****3,224**

75–79 ****1,933**

80–84 ****1,177**

85–89 ****715**

90–94 ****294**

95+ ****187**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha).

## Where is Accra Metropolis?

Accra Metropolis lies in [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ablekuma Central Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-central-municipal/), [Ablekuma North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-north-municipal/), [Ablekuma West Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/ablekuma-west-municipal/) and [Korle Klottey Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/korle-klottey-municipal/). By area it is the 258th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 0.2% of [Greater Accra Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/greater-accra/). The centre of Accra Metropolis is about 2.1 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. The centre point is at 5.5439° N, 0.2110° W.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Things to see in and around Accra Metropolis

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Accra Metropolis: 3 attractions; 2 museums; 1 castle or fort.

- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum · museum
- Museum of Science and Technology · museum
- Gbese Mantse Palace · castle or fort
- James Fort · attraction
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park · attraction
- “Deo Gratias” Photography Archive · attraction

### Nearby, outside Accra Metropolis

- National Museum · museum, Korle Klottey Municipal1.9 km
- Black Star Square · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal2.0 km
- Independence Arch · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal2.1 km
- Black Star Gate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal2.1 km
- Korle Gorhno Beach · beach, Ablekuma West Municipal2.5 km
- Mausoleum of President John Evans Atta Mills · memorial, Korle Klottey Municipal2.7 km
- Ano · gallery, Korle Klottey Municipal2.8 km
- Obetsebi · monument, Ablekuma Central Municipal2.8 km
- Wonda World Estate · attraction, Korle Klottey Municipal2.9 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Interchange · monument, Ablekuma North Municipal2.9 km
- Osu Castle · castle or fort, Korle Klottey Municipal3.0 km
- Revolution Square · monument, La Dade-Kotopon4.7 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Accra Metropolis

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Accra
- CurrencyCedi (GHS)
- Country calling code+233
- LanguagesEnglish, Akan, Ewe, Twi
- Plug typesType G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format15 characters (@@-###-####|@@-###)

### Nearest airports

- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra8.4 km
- Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) · Lomé176 km

### Nearest railway station

Accra (Accra Metropolis), about 0.6 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:50).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Accra Metropolis

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Accra Metropolis. Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 23 m above sea level (median 20 m).

- Accra Central
- Adedeinkpo
- Bukom
- Jamestown
- Korle Dudor
- Old Fadama
- Tudu
- Ussher Town
- Victoriaborg

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Accra Metropolis

Named natural and historic features inside Accra Metropolis, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### History

2 forts.

- James Fort
- Ussher Fort

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.

- Accra Lighthouse

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Accra Metropolis and the best time to visit

In Accra Metropolis, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,167 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (197 mm) and the driest Jan (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and July to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 22 

Feb 28 44 

Mar 28 104 

Apr 28 134 

May 27 196 

Jun 26 197 

Jul 25 91 

Aug 24 40 

Sep 25 102 

Oct 26 148 

Nov 27 64 

Dec 27 25 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Accra Metropolis

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Princess Marie Louie Children's Hospital · Accra Metropolis 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54458&mlon=-0.21315#map=17/5.54458/-0.21315) 

Bank FirstBank Ghana · Accra Metropolis 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54437&mlon=-0.20938#map=17/5.54437/-0.20938) 

ATM Best Point · Accra Metropolis 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54516&mlon=-0.20664#map=17/5.54516/-0.20664) 

Petrol pump Total · Accra Metropolis 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54530&mlon=-0.21300#map=17/5.54530/-0.21300) 

Hotel Menso · Accra Metropolis 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54123&mlon=-0.21016#map=17/5.54123/-0.21016) 

Mall melcom accra · Accra Metropolis 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54359&mlon=-0.20700#map=17/5.54359/-0.20700) 

School St Mary's Anglican School · Accra Metropolis 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54072&mlon=-0.21328#map=17/5.54072/-0.21328) 

College Institute of Brilliants Standard - IBS · Accra Metropolis 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54483&mlon=-0.21295#map=17/5.54483/-0.21295) 

Police station Accra Regional Police HQ · Accra Metropolis 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55083&mlon=-0.21045#map=17/5.55083/-0.21045) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Accra Metropolis

Places mapped inside Accra Metropolis in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals7
- Banks58
- ATMs6
- Petrol pumps16
- Hotels14
- Shopping malls4
- Schools17
- Colleges and universities10
- Pharmacies16
- Restaurants17
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Greater Accra Region

- Ablekuma Central Municipal
- Ablekuma North Municipal
- Ablekuma West Municipal
- Ada East
- Ada West
- Adenta Municipal
- Ashaiman Municipal
- Ayawaso Central Municipal
- Ayawaso East Municipal
- Ayawaso North Municipal
- Ayawaso West
- Ga Central Municipal
- Ga East
- Ga North Municipal
- Ga South Municipal
- Ga West Municipal
- Korle Klottey Municipal
- Kpone Katamanso
- Krowor Municipal
- La Dade-Kotopon
- La-Nkwantanang-Madina
- Ledzokuku Municipal
- Ningo/Prampram
- Okaikwei North Municipal
- Shai Osudoku
- Tema Metropolitan
- Tema West Municipal
- Weija Gbawe Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Accra Metropolis?In Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Accra Metropolis?284,124 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Accra Metropolis?About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Accra Metropolis?About 50,827 people per km²
- What borders Accra Metropolis?Ablekuma Central Municipal, Ablekuma North Municipal, Ablekuma West Municipal and Korle Klottey Municipal
- What is there to see in Accra Metropolis?Gbese Mantse Palace, James Fort, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- What time zone is Accra Metropolis in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Accra Metropolis?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Accra Metropolis?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Accra Metropolis?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Accra Metropolis?Settlements lie between 18 m and 23 m
- What is the best time to visit Accra Metropolis?November to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Accra Metropolis?Princess Marie Louie Children's Hospital, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Accra Metropolis?FirstBank Ghana, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Accra Metropolis?Best Point, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Accra Metropolis?Total, about 0.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Accra Metropolis?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Accra Metropolis?58 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Accra Metropolis?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Accra Metropolis?16 mapped
- What is the P-code of Accra Metropolis?GH0704 (OCHA common operational dataset)