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Pra Rock

Pra Rock is in . Pra Rock is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort São Sebastião de Xama.

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Fort São Sebastião or Fort San Sebastian located in , is the third oldest fortification in Ghana and it was built in 1523. Along with several other castles in Ghana, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 because of its testimony to the history of European trade, colonization, and exploitation in the region. is situated 3½ km west of Pra Rock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shama and Aboadze.

Photo: Sathyan.velumani, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a coastal town in the district in the . It is known for its lush beaches and vegetation. It is about 25 km away from Takoradi and 160 km from Ivoiro, the border town between and .

Town
is a town in the of . It serves both as a dormitory town as well as an industrialized zone. It also houses Ghana's first thermal plant for electricity production. is situated 7 km southwest of Pra Rock.

Pra Rock

Latitude
5.01667° or 5° 1′ north
Longitude
-1.6° or 1° 36′ west
Open location code
6CQW2C82+M2
Geo­Names ID
2295854
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Satellite Map

Discover Pra Rock from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Anwiado and Antutre.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mamua Rock and Shama Bay.

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