What is the Capital of Ghana?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Ghana is Accra. Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 33,742,380. The official currency is the Ghanaian cedi and the primary language spoken is English.
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Accra at a glance
| Capital city | Accra |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana (Republic of Ghana) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 33,742,380 (46th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi (GHS) |
| Calling code | +233 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Ghana
- Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso
- Yamoussoukro, capital of Ivory Coast
- Lomé, capital of Togo
Ghana in context
- Ghana covers 238,533 km², making it the 80th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 141 people per km² ranks 65th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo.
- With 33,742,380 people, Ghana holds about 7.7% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 2.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ghana is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Ghana — FAQ
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Is Accra the largest city in Ghana?
Yes — Accra is both the capital and the largest city of Ghana.
What country is Accra in?
Accra is the capital city of Ghana.
What continent is Accra in?
Accra, the capital of Ghana, is located in Africa.
Is Accra the capital of Ghana?
Yes — Accra is the capital of Ghana (official name: Republic of Ghana).
Accra is the capital of which country?
Accra is the capital of Ghana, in Western Africa.
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