Cape Coast

Ghana · Central Region

Cape Coast is a city and the capital of the Cape Coast Metropolitan District and the Central Region of Ghana. It is located about 38.4 mi (61.8 km) from Sekondi-Takoradi and approximately 80 mi (130 km) from Accra. The city is one of the most historically significant settlements in Ghana. As of the 2010 census, Cape Coast has a population of 108,374 people. The majority of people who live in the city are Fante.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Central Region

Main language

Akan

On the map

5.12° N, 1.27° W

Near Cape Coast

• Accra · 128 km away
• Kumasi · 176 km away
• Lome · 297 km away
• Abidjan · 305 km away
• Cotonou · 431 km away
• Tamale · 478 km away

More of Ghana

Explore Ghana · Accra · Tamale · Kumasi

Where to stay

Downtown Virgins

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Unity Ecovillage

10/10 · 1 reviews

B's Classic and Cozy Apartments

9.2/10 · 14 reviews

Mavern House Apartments

9.2/10 · 13 reviews

Jackie Grand Hotel

9/10 · 4 reviews

Cape Coast Travellers' Inn

8.8/10 · 30 reviews

Park Springs Hotel

8.8/10 · 12 reviews

Balance Sheet Hotel

8.8/10 · 5 reviews

Ragant Hotel

8.5/10 · 4 reviews

Royal Elmount Hotel

8.4/10 · 22 reviews