Accra Ghana

Discover everything you need to know about this city. From transportation to culture to governance, this page gives you all the information you will ever need about the capital. Welcome to accurate and updated data on the city. Who gave the name Accra? The word Accra means ants in the local Akan language. Oral traditions state that upon arrival from the sea, the Gas who inhabited Accra, were so numerous that the observers who were Akans remarked that they appeared like ants. The reference later became the name of the city. The Size of Accra Accra measures 3,245 square kilometres with a population of 2.5 million residents as at 2024. What is Accra famous for Accra has so many attractions for both locals and foreigners alike. Ghana's most populous metropolis, which stretches along t...

The profile, history and status of Banks in Accra, Ghana. Read about the beginnings these instructions and how they stand today. Absa Bank Situated in Johannesburg, South Africa, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Absa Group Limited is a multinational banking and financial services conglomerate. Access Bank Owned by Access Bank Group, Access Bank Plc, also referred to as Access Bank, is a multinational commercial bank based in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria, the country's banking authority, has granted it a license. In 2012, the corporate bank branched out into personal and business banking. Agricultural Development Bank A comprehensive range of banking products and services in the areas of consumer, corporate, parastatals/public sector, SME, agribusiness, trade, an...

Accra is more expensive to live in more than any other city in Ghana.  Prices of goods and services are twice to thrice those of outer cities. Accommodation is the most expensive factor for people dwelling in this capital.  In 2023, a two bedroom apartment costs 2000 cedis or 240 Dollars a month payable for 24 months.  With average salaries around 1500 or 130 Dollars a month, this charge is very prohibitive for middle income earners.  Food is not cheap either.  Breakfast costs 2 Dollars, lunch 2.5 and supper 2 Dollars. Transportation by converted mini bus is the cheapest way to go about the city. A journey from the city center to the outskirts cost 90 cents. Monthly salaries are as follows: skilled laborer 120 $, technician 150$, software practitioner 200$, mana...

Accra has two major seasons, the dry and rain seasons.  The dry season begins in December and ends in April. The rain season occurs between May and November. Like elsewhere in Ghana, Accra does not experience extreme temperatures. The weather is fairly constant throughout the year with temperatures ranging from 26 degrees to 34 degrees.

There are 5 main types of businesses in Accra. Micro retail This type of business is run from a small space, usually a table top, placed in house fronts or along street kerbs. Traders usually sell low priced items  costing a few cedis. Its basically a convenience shop for passersby. It is easy to set up. Funds are usually derived from the owners personal savings. Retail informal This kind of work involves a medium sized storage facility. Goods sold are usually non perishable and the owner keeps an immovable structure. Items on sale cost some tens of Ghana cedis. An example of this business are seen at open shed markets such as the Circle pedestrian mall. Retail formal Here comes the purpose built shops such as Melcom stores.  They are owned by companies. Items on sa...

Typical in Ghana, tragedies hardly occur in the city of Accra.  Natural disasters like cyclones, hurricanes or earthquakes are unknown here. Mishaps that occur here mainly result from man made errors. The May 9 2011 disasters at the Accra sports stadium was occasioned by rowdy supporters after disputation of a goal. The incensed crowd hauled objects onto the field in protest. The Police responded with tear gas but because the gates were locked, the fleeing spectators didn’t have an exit to escape so a stampede occurred. 126 people died. It was the worst stadium tragedy in Africa. The Circle twin disaster On June 3rd, 2015, a heavy downpour which lasted close to 5 hours flooded the Kwame Mkrumah Circle.  Whilst the floods ravaged lives and property including wrecking vehicles ...