Accra

Accra (/əˈkrɑː/; Twi: Nkran; Dagbani: Ankara; Ga: Ga anaa Gaga) be de capital den largest city for Ghana, de location dey southern coast wey dey de Gulf of Guinea, part of Atlantic Ocean.Online, Peace FM. "Walking You Through Accra's Beautiful Attractions". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Archived from the original on 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.Amponsah, Owusu; Takyi, Stephen Appiah (31 January 2023). "Accra is congested, but relocating Ghana's capital is not the only option". The Conversation. Retrieved 18 August 2023. De 2021 census talk say Accra Metropolitan District be 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi) wey ein population be 284,124, dema largest Greater Accra Region be 3,245 km2 (1,253 sq mi) wey dem get 5,455,692 people."Ghana 2021 Population and Housing Census – General Report Volume 3A – Population of Regions and Districts" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service. p. 80 (95). Retrieved 29 August 2022. Accra be location where vibe dey, sake of how bunch squad dey komot from different locations.

 Etymology 
Dem derive de word Accra from de Akan word Nkran wey dey mean "ants", reference to de numerous anthills wey dey de countryside around Accra.Akuamoa, Geoffrey (18 March 2013). "The Gas". KWAME, THE LAST SLAVE FROM WEST AFRICA. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-291-35746-2. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2020. De name specifically dey refer to soldier ants, wey de Twi speakers carry give both de town den the people.Parker, John (1 January 2000). Making the Town: Ga State and Society in Early Colonial Accra. ABC-CLIO, LLC. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-325-00190-6. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2020.Views of Africa. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 1 April 2012. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-61535-571-6. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2020.

 Geography 
Climate data for Accra (Accra International Airport) 1961–1990, extremes 1936–1997MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYearRecord high °C (°F)35.8
(96.4)37.1
(98.8)36.2
(97.2)35.0
(95.0)34.6
(94.3)31.5
(88.7)32.3
(90.1)32.8
(91.0)33.9
(93.0)33.6
(92.5)38.0
(100.4)36.0
(96.8)38.0
(100.4)Average high °C (°F)32.1
(89.8)32.7
(90.9)32.5
(90.5)32.2
(90.0)31.2
(88.2)29.3
(84.7)28.5
(83.3)28.0
(82.4)29.0
(84.2)30.5
(86.9)31.6
(88.9)31.7
(89.1)30.8
(87.4)Daily mean °C (°F)27.3
(81.1)27.7
(81.9)27.7
(81.9)27.7
(81.9)27.2
(81.0)25.6
(78.1)24.4
(75.9)24.3
(75.7)25.2
(77.4)26.0
(78.8)27.0
(80.6)27.2
(81.0)26.4
(79.5)Average low °C (°F)23.4
(74.1)24.1
(75.4)24.1
(75.4)24.2
(75.6)23.9
(75.0)23.1
(73.6)22.5
(72.5)22.2
(72.0)22.4
(72.3)23.9
(75.0)23.5
(74.3)23.4
(74.1)23.4
(74.1)Record low °C (°F)15.0
(59.0)16.7
(62.1)18.9
(66.0)19.4
(66.9)18.6
(65.5)17.8
(64.0)17.8
(64.0)17.2
(63.0)18.3
(64.9)19.4
(66.9)17.8
(64.0)16.7
(62.1)15.0
(59.0)Average precipitation mm (inches)10.9
(0.43)21.8
(0.86)57.1
(2.25)96.8
(3.81)131.2
(5.17)221.0
(8.70)66.0
(2.60)28.0
(1.10)67.8
(2.67)62.4
(2.46)27.7
(1.09)16.1
(0.63)806.8
(31.76)Average precipitation days1256101597873275Average relative humidity (%)77787980818584838182808081Average dew point °C (°F)23
(73)24
(75)24
(75)24
(75)24
(75)23
(73)22
(72)22
(72)23
(73)23
(73)24
(75)24
(75)23
(74)Mean monthly sunshine hours210.8206.2213.9219.0210.8141.0145.7155.0171.0226.3237.0241.82,378.5Mean daily sunshine hours6.87.36.97.36.84.74.75.05.77.37.97.86.5Source 1: World Meteorological Organization (average high, low den precipitation)"Accra Climate Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.Source 2: Deutscher Wetterdienst (extremes, humidity 1952–1967, mean temperature 1941–1994, den sun)"Klimatafel von Accra (Int. Flugh.) / Ghana" (PDF). Baseline climate means (1961–1990) from stations all over the world (in German). Deutscher Wetterdienst. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2016.

 Administration 
De administration for Accra dey occur for two levels. Strategic initiatives, lyk de urban transportation project, dem coordinate between district authorities,"Programmes & Projects – MLGRD". mlgrd.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 22 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017. while local government authorities carry out local administration, wey be responsible give most local services, lyk local planning, local roads den refuse collection wey dey within dema area of jurisdiction.

 Districts 
Accra Metropolitan District (City of Accra)

De Accra Metropolitan District be one of de 13 local government districts wey dey contain de historic center den de primary central business district (CBD) for Accra. Make dem promote efficiency for de administrative machinery wey dem san so meet de ever-pressing demands give amenities den essential services, dem divide de district go de Ashiedu Keteke, Okaikoi South, den Ablekuma South sub-metropolitan districts.Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Boundary and Administrative Area Archived 2 November 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2009.

De Ablekuma South sub-metropolitan district dey cover area of 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) wey de Ablekuma Central den Ablekuma North Municipal Assemblies, den de Ashiedu Keteke sub-metropolitan district border am."AMA – Ablekuma South". Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021. Edey include 5 electoral areas: Korle Gonno, Korlebu, Chorkor, Mamprobi, den New Mamprobi.

Communities wey dey de Okaikoi South sub-metropolitan district dey include Darkuman, New Fadama, Kaneshie, Bubiashie, den Avenor."AMA – Okaikoi South". Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021. De sub-metro get 8 electoral areas namely Awudome, Goten, Kaatsean, Mukose, Bubuashie, Bubui, Avenor den Kaneshie.

De Ashiedu Keteke sub-metropolitan district dey cover de Central Business District (CBD) wey ebe de hub for major commercial activities wey dey de Metropolis insyd. Major markets dey include Makola, Agbogbloshie, den Kwasiodwaso. 8 electoral areas dey namely Ngleshie, Mudor, Kinka, Nmlitsagonno, Amamomo, Korle Wonkon, den Korle Dudor."AMA – Ashiedu Keteke". Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.

Ledzekuku Municipal District

De Ledzekuku Municipal District, plus ein administrative capital for Teshie, dey cover area dem estimate for 31.3 km2 (12.1 sq mi).

Krowor Municipal District

Dem carve de Krowor Municipal District out of de Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District for 2018 insyd. Ein administrative capital be Nungua."Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.

La Dadekotopon Municipal District

De La Dadekotopon Municipal District, plus ein administrative capital for La, dem carve am out of de Accra Metropolitan District for 2012 insyd."Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021. De Kotoka International Airport, Airport City, Accra Mall, den de US Embassy dey locate de district insyd, wey dey cover area of 32 km2 (12 sq mi). Oda communities wey dey dis district insyd dey include Cantonments, Labone, den Burma Camp.

Ablekuma North Municipal District

Dem carve de Ablekuma North Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District for 2018 insyd plus administrative capital for Darkuman Kokompe."Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.

Ablekuma Central Municipal District

De Ablekuma Central Municipal District dey cover total land area of 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi). Ein administrative capital be Lartebiokorshie.

Ablekuma West Municipal District

Dem carve de Ablekuma West Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District for 2018 insyd wey ein administrative capital be Dansoman."Districts of Ghana". statoids. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2018.

Ayawaso East Municipal District

Dem carve de Ablekuma East Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District for 2018 insyd wey ein administrative capital be Nima.

Ayawaso North Municipal District

Dem carve de Ayawaso North Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District for 2018 insyd wey ein administrative capital be Accra Newtown."Districts of Ghana". statoids. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2018.

Ayawaso Central Municipal District

Dem carve de Ayawaso Central Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District wey ein administrative capital be Kokomlemle."Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly. – The Ayawaso Central Municipal is one of the newly created assemblies and districts in Ghana". Acma.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.

Ayawaso West Municipal District

Dem carve de Ayawaso West Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District wey ein administrative capital be Dzorwulu.

Okaikwei North Municipal District

Korley Kottey Municipal District

Dem carve de Korley Klottey Municipal District out of de Accra Metropolitan District for 2019 insyd wey edey cover area of 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi). Some communities wey de district insyd dey include Osu, Ringway Estates, Asylum Down, North Ridge, West Ridge, Ministries, Gold Coast City, North Adabraka, den Tudu. Dem get 9 electoral areas namely Osu Doku, Ringway Estates, Kinkawe, Osu Alata, Asylum Down, North Adabraka, Tudu, Odorna/Sahara, den Official Town.

 Cityscape 

 Accra Central 
De Ring Road, dey extend from de Korle Lagoon insyd de west, north to Kwame Nkrumah Circle, dey follow east to de juncture of Independence Avenue, wey dey continue to Osu, dey form ring around de oldest districts of Accra, den dey separate central Accra from de outlying suburbs.

Central Accra dey include de CBD, wich dey consist of de historic districts of Usshertown, Tudu, Victoriaborg, West Ridge, den East Ridge, as well as de historic residential districts of Jamestown, Adabraka, Asylum Down, North Ridge den Christiansborg/Osu.

Although satellite business districts such as de Airport City wey dem establish across de city, Central Accra dey remain de administrative den cultural centre of Accra, wey dey host government ministries, hotels, businesses, den financial institutions.

Central Accra ein principal attractions dey include de Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, de National Museum, Independence Square, de National Theatre, den de Ohene Djan Stadium.

 Accra North 
Northern Accra be residential den business district. De area dey contain de "37" Military Hospital, de Flagstaff House, several foreign embassies, Achimota School, Achimota Golf Park, den de University of Ghana ein Legon campus, wich dey serve as Accra ein northern boundary.

Geographically, de areas north of Ring Road West den Central, east of Winneba/Graphic Road, west of Liberation Road, den de districts just north den south of de Kwame Nkrumah motorway dem dey regard as Northern Accra. Sam areas North of Accra dey include, Ashongman, Madina, Haatso, North den West Legon den odas.

 Accra East 
Eastern Accra be largely residential den geographically north of Ring Road East, wey dey stretch as far north as Kwame Nkrumah Motorway; de district be border to de west by Liberation Road.

 Accra West 
Western Accra be largely residential den business area. Whilst geographically less expansive dan de northern den eastern dey reach of de city as result of de large saltponds of Tettegu den Aplaku, e nonetheless dey boast one of Accra ein most important landmarks, de Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Geographically, de areas west of Ring Road West, dey extend as far west as de saltponds den south of Graphic Road, dem dey consider Accra West."A repository of all districts in the republic of Ghana". Ghana Districts. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2010.

 Education 

 Pre-school 
Pre-school dey comprise nursery den kindergarten. Insyd 2001, na der be 7,923 kiddies (3,893 girls den 4,030 boys) insyd pre-schools for Accra insyd. Insyd 2010, na de enrolment rate for Pre-school be 98%."UNICEF at a glance: Ghana – Statistics". unicef.org. UNICEF. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012. Pre-schools be regulated by de Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare, wey dem mostly be privately owned den operated. Insyd 2001, na der be 62 government-owned pre-schools insyd de Accra metropolis.

 Primary school 
Primary school enrolment of girls be higher dan dat of boys. Insyd 2010, na de enrollment rate for primary school level be 95%.

 Junior high school (JHS) 
De Junior High School be part of Ghana ein basic education program. Ein nationwide implementation begin for 29 September 1987.

Insyd de 2001/2002 academic year, na 61,080 pupils enroll insyd Accra, wey dey represent 57.17% of de 129,467 school-age 12–to-14-year-olds. Insyd 2010, na de enrolment rate for Junior high school level be 95%. De ratio of girls sanso be higher for dis level.

 Senior high school (SHS) 

 Ghana International School (GIS) 
 Lincoln Community School
 The American International School 
 Abundant Grace Academy
 Achimota School 
 Accra Academy 
 Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School
 Wesley Grammar School 
 St. Mary's Senior High School
 St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School 
 Accra High School 
 West Africa Secondary School,
 Accra Girls' Senior High School
 Kaneshie Secondary Technical School 
 Armed Forces Secondary Technical
 St. John's Grammar School;

 Universities 
De University of Ghana dey locate 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of de city centre for Legon. Dem found chaw oda public den private universities den tertiary institutions for Accra insyd, dem list sum below.
InstitutionLocationPublic/PrivateAffiliationUniversity of Ghana (Legon)LegonPublicAccra Institute of Technology (AIT)CantonmentsPrivateKwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyRegional Maritime University (RMU)NunguaPrivateUniversity of GhanaGhana Communication Technology University (GCTU)TesanoPrivateKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GhanaIslamic University College (ICUG)East LegonPrivateUniversity of GhanaKnutsford University College (Knutsford)East LegonPrivateUniversity of GhanaMethodist University College (MUCG)DansomanPrivateUniversity of GhanaRegent University College of Science and Technology (Regent)MatahekoPrivateKwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyAshesi University (Ashesi)BerekusoPrivateUniversity of Cape CoastHeritage Christian CollegeAmasamanPrivateKwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyCentral University College (Central)Mataheko/MiotsoPrivateUniversity of Cape CoastZenith University College (ZUC)La, Trade FairPrivateUniversity of Cape CoastGhana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)RidgePublicUniversity of GhanaAccra Technical University (ATU)TuduPublicAdvanced Business University College (ABUC)KaneshiePrivateUniversity of Education, WinnebaGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)AchimotaPublicNational Film and Television Institute (NAFTI)CantonmentsPublicUniversity of GhanaValley View University (VVU)OyibiPrivateAfrican University College of Communications (AUCC)AdabrakaPrivateUniversity of GhanaUniversity of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)East-LegonPublicAcademic City University College (ACUC)HaatsoPrivateUniversity of Cape CoastPentecost University (Pentvars)SowutuomPrivateUniversity of GhanaWisconsin International University College, GhanaNorth LegonPrivateUniversity of Ghana, KNUST, UCC den de UDS.Webster University, GhanaEast LegonPrivate

 Institutes 

 French Institute of Ghana"Contact". institutfrancais-gabon.com via Wikiwix. Archived from the original on 30 November 1998. Retrieved 7 October 2023.

 Healthcare 

 Hospitals 

 Environment 

 Water 

 Pollution 

 Green spaces 

 Transportation 

 Rapid transit 
Public transports dey exist between Accra den major cities lyk Kumasi; Tamale, Mim, Ahafo; Cape Coast, Sunyani; Takoradi; Tema; Ho; Wa; Bolgatanga; Elubo; Aflao, Techiman etc. 

 Aviation 
Accra get de Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Dis Airport dey take passengers go de local airports lyk Tamale, Kumasi, Sunyani, Takoradi den Wa airport plus all de most of international airports for Yonqi. 

 Taxis 
Accra get extensive taxi network den numerous taxi ranks, buh most taxis lack meter system, so dem dey  require price negotiation between de passenger den driver. Metered taxis dey operate insyd de city, buh tend to be more expensive. Dem paint taxis insyd Ghana for two colours insyd: de four bumpers fenders be yellow/orange, den de rest of de car dey insyd colour of de operator ein choice.

 Tro tros den buses 
De locals plus de residents dey use mini bus, "troski" as transport between the towns. So lyk Madina go Lapaz, Dansoman go Ashaiman etc.

 Sport 
Football be de most popular sport insyd Accra."Top Ghanaian female stars and the football teams they support – YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. 26 January 2019. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019. De most famous football clubs insyd de city be Accra Great Olympics F.C. den Accra Hearts of Oak,"Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club". Official website. Accra Hearts of Oak. Archived from the original on 9 December 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2009. whose main rival be Asante Kotoko of Kumasi. De Accra Sports Stadium be home to Accra Great Olympics F.C. den de Hearts of Oak, wey dey host venue of de Black Stars, de national football team of Ghana. Insyd 2008, de Accra Sports Stadium host nine matches for de 2008 African Cup of Nations insyd."The 26th African Cup of Nations 2008". SportScheduler.

Another notable club be Accra Lions FC, wich sanso dey play insyd de Accra Sports Stadium."Accra Lions FC opts for Accra Sports Stadium as home ground for Division One League campaign". Ghanasoccernet. 26 January 2018. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

Accra be home to de Right to Dream Academy, wich dey give young Ghanaians chance for career insyd professional football. Chaw of de academy ein alumni, dey include Chicago Fire ein David Accam, Helsingborg ein Ema Boateng, Halmstad ein King Gyan den Manchester City ein Godsway Donyoh den Enock Kwakwa, as well as Ghana national team players, Brimah Razak, Harrison Afful, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Mohamed Awal, Yaw Frimpong, Mohammed Rabiu, Paul de Vries, Seidu Bancey, Mahatma Otoo, Asamoah Gyan, Latif Mohammed, Yahaya Mohamed, Theophilus Annorbaah, Michael Essien, Yussif Raman Chibsah, Kwadwo Asamoah, Joshua Otoo, Nuru Sulley, David Addy, Jerry Akaminko, Daniel Opare den Foli Adade, dem born dem insyd Accra.

Boxing sanso be popular, plus chaw former world champions wey dey komot Ghana, wey dey include Azumah Nelson, Joshua Clottey, den Ike Quartey.

Accra host de 2023 African Games.

 Places of worship 
Among de places of worship, dem be predominantly Christian churches den temples : Church of de Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion), Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (World Communion of Reformed Churches), Ghana Baptist Convention (Baptist World Alliance), Lighthouse Chapel International, Church of Pentecost, Assemblies of God, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra (Catholic Church).J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann (2020), Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, pp. 1209–1211. Der sanso be Muslim mosques.

Notable places of worship insyd de city dey include de Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Osu, Holy Spirit Cathedral, de Ghana National Mosque, de Madina Mosque, den de Accra Ghana Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

 Twin towns – sisto cities 
Accra get four official sister cities, Sister Cities International recognize dem:"SCI: Sister City Directory". Sister-cities.org. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
CityProvince / Region / StateNationYearRefJohannesburgGauteng"Johannesburg's Sister Cities". joburg.org.za. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.SterlingConnecticutWashingtonDistrict of Columbia2006"DC Sister Cities". os.dc.gov. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.ColumbiaSouth Carolina"Columbia's Sister Cities". columbiawac.org. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2014.ColumbusOhio2015

 UNESCO World Book 
For October 2022 insyd, de United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) name Accra as World Book Capital for 2023."Accra, Ghana is Unesco World Book Capital 2023". James Murua's Literature Blog. 28 September 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2022."Accra named UNESCO World Book Capital for 2023". GhanaWeb. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.Nartey, Laud (10 October 2022). "Accra named UNESCO World Book Capital for the year 2023". 3News.com. Retrieved 11 October 2022.Asare, Wilberforce (10 October 2022). "Akufo-Addo: Accra named UNESCO World Book Capital for 2023". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 11 October 2022.

 References 

 External links 
Accra for Wikipedia ein sisto projects top

 Media from Commons
 Quotations from Wikiquote
 Travel information from Wikivoyage
 Data from Wikidata

 "Accra Night Life Still Dey Pap", Afrosages.com, 22 January 2020

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