Accra
Accra sits on the Gulf of Guinea in Ghana, known for its vibrant markets and as the capital city, home to numerous embassies and diplomatic missions.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Accra
Notable people from Accra
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Nana Akufo-Addob. 1944President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025
Michael Essienb. 1982Ghanaian footballer (born 1982)
Marcel Desaillyb. 1968French footballer (born 1968)
Asamoah Gyanb. 1985Ghanaian footballer (born 1985)
Jerry Rawlings1947–2020fourth President of the Republic of Ghana (1947-2020)
Kwadwo Asamoahb. 1988Ghanaian footballer (born 1988)
Topics
✈️ Airports
Airports serving the city, services, and terminal info.
🕯️ Cemeteries
Public cemeteries, hours, and burial procedures.
🏛 City Hall
The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.
📅 Events
Upcoming events, festivals, council meetings and public activities scheduled in the city.
• Museums
Notable museums, galleries and exhibition halls — hours and descriptions.
• Police & Safety
Local police, national police, gendarmerie—public safety announcements, contacts, and emergency information.
📰 Press releases
Recent announcements from the city government and public institutions.
⛪ Religious sites
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship.
🚆 Train stations
Railway stations serving the city with schedules and ticket info.
On the map
About this city page
Topics are updated from official sources and translated to English. Every page tells you where the information came from and the date it was last verified. For anything legally binding (fines, deadlines, fees), always double-check on the official source.
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