Latitude and Longitude of Ghana
6° 41' 18.5" N, 1° 37' 27.9" W
Located in West Africa, Ghana lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. The country features a roughly rectangular shape, with a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Coordinates for Ghana are useful for various applications, including geocoding apps, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographic position aids in time-zone planning and can enhance travel itineraries by providing precise locations within the country.
Ghana Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.688480, -1.624430
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°41'18.5"N 1°37'27.9"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°41.309'N 1°37.466'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 652046E 739524N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ecny5195h
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6CRWM9QG+96W
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.688480,-1.624430
Major Cities in Ghana
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 6.688480 | -1.624430 | 2,544,530 |
| Accra | 5.556020 | -0.196900 | 1,963,264 |
| Tamale | 9.400790 | -0.839300 | 464,316 |
| Takoradi | 4.898160 | -1.760290 | 389,114 |
| Sekondi | 4.934220 | -1.714540 | 285,506 |
| Cape Coast | 5.105350 | -1.246600 | 212,426 |
| Atsiaman | 5.697750 | -0.328240 | 202,932 |
| Ashaiman | 5.699510 | -0.034840 | 190,972 |
| Obuase | 6.202280 | -1.667960 | 179,604 |
| Tema | 5.669800 | -0.016570 | 155,782 |
| Koforidua | 6.094080 | -0.259130 | 151,255 |
| Teshi Old Town | 5.583650 | -0.107220 | 144,013 |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 4.926780 | -1.757730 | 138,872 |
| Ho | 6.600840 | 0.471300 | 130,701 |
| Amanfrom | 5.535320 | -0.398270 | 119,467 |
| Medina Estates | 5.665800 | -0.163070 | 101,207 |
| Twifu Praso | 5.614110 | -1.550200 | 100,851 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Ghana located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Ghana is situated in West Africa, on the continent of Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 6.69° N latitude and 1.62° W longitude, indicating its position relative to the equator and prime meridian.
What is the time zone of Ghana, and how does its longitude affect it?
Ghana operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) without daylight saving time. Its longitudinal position means it is aligned with GMT, making it one of the few countries on the same time zone as the prime meridian.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Ghana using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Ghana, refer to the coordinates provided for major urban centers or use mapping tools linked on the page. You can input specific coordinates to navigate to various locations within the country.