Korle Lagoon
The Korle Lagoon is a body of water in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Lying immediately to the west of the city centre, it has played an important role in the city's history. In the 1990s, it became known for its high levels of pollution.
- Lagoon
- …is also known as “Kawli Lagoon”
- Description: lagoon in Accra, Ghana
Places of Interest
Discover Fort James and Jamestown Lighthouse.
Jamestown Lighthouse
Jamestown Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Jamestown district of Accra, Ghana.
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital is a public teaching…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mamprobi and Chorkor.
Lartebiokorshie
Suburb
Lartebiokoshie is a town in the Ablekuma Central…
3 km northwest of Korle Lagoon
Korle Lagoon
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
5.53455° or 5° 32′ 4″ north
Longitude
-0.21972° or 0° 13′ 11″ west
Open location code
6CQXGQMJ+R4
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Dagbani to Slovenian—“Korle Lagoon” goes by many names.
Korle biɛŋDagbani
Korle LagoonGhanaian Pidgin English
Kogin KorleHausa
コーレラグーンJapanese
laguna KorleSlovenian
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Jamestown and Korle Bu Hospital.
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