Achimota
| Achimota New Achimota | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Achimota | |
| Coordinates: 5°37′00″N 00°14′00″W / 5.61667°N 0.23333°WCoordinates: 5°37′00″N 00°14′00″W / 5.61667°N 0.23333°W | |
| Country |
 Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Accra Metropolitan |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT (UTC) |
Achimota is a town in the Accra Metropolitan district, a district of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[1]
Education
Achimota is known for the prestigious Achimota School from which it got its name. Achimota is also known for the St. John's Grammar Secondary School, . Achimota is located on the Accra Kumasi highway just after Tesano and has well laid buildings, bars and a good nightlife.[2][3][4]
Healthcare
The Achimota Hospital is the primary healthcare institution in Achimota.
Transport
Achimota is served by a station on the Ghana Railways.
See also
References
- ↑ Accra Metropolitan District
- ↑ "Educational Institutions". www.centralregion.gov.gh. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ↑ "References » Schools/Colleges". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ↑ "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
External links
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