Accra, Ghana — GPS Coordinates

Latitude
5.5560°
N
Longitude
0.1969°
W

5° 33' 21.7" N, 0° 11' 48.8" W

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CountryGhana
Population1,963,264
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Located on the Gulf of Guinea, Accra is the capital city of Ghana, situated in the Greater Accra Region. It lies along the Atlantic coast and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south, making it an important coastal hub for trade and economic activities. The coordinates 5.5560, -0.1969 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photographs to indicate precise locations in Accra, enhancing navigation and connectivity in urban settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the precise coordinates of Accra?

The precise coordinates of Accra are 5.5560° N latitude and -0.1969° W longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second number indicates longitude (east-west position).

What time zone is Accra in, and what is its UTC offset?

Accra is in the Africa/Accra time zone, which has a UTC offset of +0 hours. This means that Accra operates on Coordinated Universal Time without any offset throughout the year.

How can I use the coordinates of Accra in a maps application?

To use the coordinates 5.5560, -0.1969 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar of the app. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide you with directions or locate the area on the map.

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