Accra Point

Accra Point is a point in , . Accra Point is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort James and Jamestown Lighthouse.

is a fort located in , . It was built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and slaves in 1673, where it joined the , and the along the coast of the then Gold Coast.

Lighthouse
is a lighthouse located in the Jamestown district of , . Standing approximately 28 meters tall, the lighthouse was constructed in the early 1930s to replace an earlier 1871 structure, and has served as a key navigational aid for vessels entering the port of Accra.

Museum
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum is located in downtown , the capital of . Over the years, the park has attracted visitors from around the world, with an annual count of approximately 98,000 individuals who visit to pay homage to Ghana's first President, and learn about his life and legacy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Accra and Adabraka.

is the capital city of . has a mix of 19th-century colonial architecture, modern skyscrapers and apartment blocks, and dusty shanty towns.

Suburb
is a town in the Korle-Klottey Municipal District, located in the of Ghana. It was the first affluent neighborhood in Ghana during the British era. is situated 3½ km north of Accra Point.

Suburb
is a town in the Accra Metropolitan district, a district of the of . It is located south of Lartebiokorshie, northeast of and north of . is situated 4 km west of Accra Point.

Accra Point

Latitude
5.53303° or 5° 31′ 59″ north
Longitude
-0.20855° or 0° 12′ 31″ west
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
Open location code
6CQXGQMR+6H
Geo­Names ID
2306102
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Jamestown and Accra Central.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Accra Lighthouse and Ussher Fort.

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