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New Achimota, Ghana
Greater Accra · Ghana
New Achimota is a mid-size city in Greater Accra, Ghana with a population of 37,116. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About New Achimota
Achimota, is a town in the Accra Metropolitan District, a district of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Achimota means "speak no name" in the Ga language. In pre-colonial Ghana, its forbidden forest was a "silent" refuge for runaway slaves.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,116 |
| Population Density | 1,364 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6266°, -0.2581° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Greater Accra |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About New Achimota
New Achimota is a mid-size city in Ghana (Greater Accra) with a population of 37,116. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in New Achimota
New Achimota has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.4°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6266°N, 0.2581°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
New Achimota has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in New Achimota
94+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Again Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Majomar Montessori Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Apenkwa Presbyterian Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Joyful Home Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Abelenkpe 2 Basic / Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Babess International School | — | — | — | — |
| Jesus Save School | — | — | — | — |
| California Star International School | — | — | — | — |
| Golden Child School | — | — | — | — |
| Divine Life Academy | — | — | — | — |
| New Faith International School | — | — | — | — |
| Rockies International School | — | — | — | — |
| WAMEC College of Engg & Tech | — | — | — | — |
| Christ Royal International School | — | — | — | — |
| Globen School | — | — | — | — |
| Fadama Cluster of School | — | — | — | — |
| Jesus and Mary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ar-Yee Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| Vilac International School | — | — | — | — |
| Faith Royal Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Noble Way International School | — | — | — | — |
| Motorway Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Chantan Experimental School | — | — | — | — |
| Motorway Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| The Lord's Banner International School | — | — | — | — |
| Mensah Addo Memorial School | — | — | — | — |
| Heritage School Complex | — | — | — | — |
| Wilbury School | — | — | — | — |
| Great Cenesco School | — | — | — | — |
| Genesis Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Efritete Complex School | — | — | — | — |
| Goodsherperd Methodist School | — | — | — | — |
| Nichobeth Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Dorcas Glorious School | — | — | — | — |
| Evergreen Field Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Cordilia School | — | — | — | — |
| Ebenezer Methodist Primary | — | — | — | — |
| St Anthony of Padua Prep & JHS | — | — | — | — |
| Bright Future Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Achimota Anglican Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Childcare School | — | — | — | — |
| Society For The Assistance For Ophanes and Disabled Tailoring School | — | — | — | — |
| Prestige Institut Professionals | — | — | — | — |
| 1st Grade Institute | — | — | — | — |
| The Lords Banner International School | — | — | — | — |
| Mizpah International School | — | — | — | — |
| Falsyd School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Thomas Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| All 's' & Ralphs Academy | — | — | — | — |
| El Shaddai Pupigani Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Rama School | — | — | — | — |
| Good News School, Tesano | — | — | — | — |
| Saviour Divine Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Ibne Abbas Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Mizpa Methodist Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Top Academy International School | — | — | — | — |
| Happy Home Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Little Saints School | — | — | — | — |
| Seat of Wisdom School Complex | — | — | — | — |
| Kingsclass Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| My Playroom School | — | — | — | — |
| Little Angels School | — | — | — | — |
| International Travel and Tourism Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Mbs | — | — | — | — |
| M & Bee School | — | — | — | — |
| Emando Memorial International School | — | — | — | — |
| Family Life International School | — | — | — | — |
| Perpetual Help School | — | — | — | — |
| Ann's Preparatory JSS | — | — | — | — |
| Crown Prince | — | — | — | — |
| Vaidhehis Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Zakiya Islamic Basic | — | — | — | — |
| Glorious Jesus International School | — | — | — | — |
| Precious Star Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Talents Resto Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Tesano English and Arabic Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Blooming Dales International School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunny Side International School | — | — | — | — |
| Sarpest International School | — | — | — | — |
| Ultimate International School | — | — | — | — |
| Idea International School | — | — | — | — |
| St. K. Michael's School | — | — | — | — |
| Glorich School | — | — | — | — |
| Cosmos School | — | — | — | — |
| Immaculate Conception RC Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Talents Restoration Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Lam International School | — | — | — | — |
| Extra Classes Tuition | — | — | — | — |
| Living God Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Lotty Star School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunset School | — | — | — | — |
| DMM Training center | — | — | — | — |
| Zenith School | — | — | — | — |
| Sammy Bass Gospel Music School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near New Achimota
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBC Uniiq 95.7 FM | news talk sports | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Oroko Radio | alternative, community radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Lamp Radio | christian, gospel | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in New Achimota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Despite Automobile Museum | ||||
| Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site | ||||
| Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | ||||
| Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | ||||
| Museum of Archaelogy | ||||
| Museum of Science and Technology | ||||
| Museum of Science and Technology | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| Untamed Empire | ||||
| Untamed Empire | ||||
| W.E.B Du Bois Center | ||||
| W.E.B Du Bois Center |
Libraries in New Achimota
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Accra Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| American Corner Agbogba | 0.0 | |||||
| Commonwealth Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Library Authority, Head Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Library Authority, Head Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Publishing Company | 0.0 | |||||
| Ghana Publishing Company | 0.0 | |||||
| Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu | 0.0 | |||||
| Kathy Knowles Comunity Library, Osu | 0.0 | |||||
| Korle Gonno Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Korle Gonno Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwabenya Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwabenya Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD) | 0.0 | |||||
| Maamobi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maamobi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Nungua Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokuase community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokuase community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tema Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teshie Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Balme Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in New Achimota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Market | |||||
| 37 Market | |||||
| Abeka Market | |||||
| Abokobi Market | |||||
| Achimota Market | |||||
| Afariwa | |||||
| Afariwa | |||||
| Agbogbloshie Onion Market | |||||
| ahwerase market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Amasaman Market | |||||
| Ashaiman Main Market | |||||
| Baatsona market | |||||
| Baatsona market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Bamboo Market | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Chantan New Market | |||||
| Community 8 Market | |||||
| Community 8 Market | |||||
| Community 9 market | |||||
| Dansoman Market | |||||
| Dansoman Market | |||||
| Dome Market | |||||
| Food vendors | |||||
| Galilea Market | |||||
| Haatso Yam Market | |||||
| Kaneshie Market Complex | |||||
| Kantamanto Market | |||||
| Kisseman Market | |||||
| Kisseman Market | |||||
| La Main Market | |||||
| La Main Market | |||||
| Lapaz Street Market | |||||
| Lapaz Street Market | |||||
| Madina Market | |||||
| Makola Market | |||||
| Makola Market | |||||
| Malata Market (Crab Seller) | |||||
| Malata Market (Crab Seller) | |||||
| Mallam Atta Market | |||||
| Mallam Market | |||||
| Mandela Market | |||||
| Mangoase | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Nii Adjor Market/ Lorry Terminal | |||||
| Nii Adjor Market/ Lorry Terminal | |||||
| Nima Market | |||||
| Nima Market | |||||
| Nungua Market | |||||
| Odawna Market | |||||
| Odoornaa Market | |||||
| Odoornaa Market | |||||
| Odumase Market | |||||
| Oduponkpehe Ofaakor New Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Ofankor Market | |||||
| Sabon Zongo Market | |||||
| Sabon Zongo Market | |||||
| Salaga Market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Taifa market | |||||
| Tsui Bleo Market | |||||
| Tuesday Market |
Hotels in New Achimota
35 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in New Achimota
44 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in New Achimota
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in New Achimota
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in New Achimota
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in New Achimota
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in New Achimota
10 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in New Achimota
52 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in New Achimota
45 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in New Achimota
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in New Achimota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Accra Brewery Limited | ||||
| Guinness Ghana Brewery | ||||
| Kasapreko | ||||
| Kasapreko |
Stadiums & Teams in New Achimota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Accra Sports Stadium | ||
| Accra Turf Club | ||
| El-Wak Stadium | ||
| Mandela Park | ||
| Nicholson Stadium | ||
| Stadium-Amasaman | ||
| Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium | ||
| University of Ghana Sports Stadium |
Airports Near New Achimota
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | Large Airport |
| Ajena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kpong Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in New Achimota
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Abeka Post Office | |
| Achimota Market Post Office | |
| DHL | |
| DHL Outlet | |
| DHL Retail Outlet | |
| Mile Seven Post Office | |
| Nii Boi Man Post Office |
Treatment Centers in New Achimota
64 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Acheampong Specialist Clinic | ||
| Adabraka clinic | ||
| Adowa Boatemaa Memorial Clinic | ||
| Afenyo Memorial Hospital | ||
| Airport Clinic Limited | ||
| Airport Clinic Limited | ||
| All Care Medical Center | ||
| Amamorley Health Centre | ||
| Anglican Medical Center | ||
| Ashaiman Poly Clinic | ||
| Bloom physiotherapy clinic | ||
| Caiquo Hospital | ||
| Celestial Medicare Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic & Wellness Centres | ||
| Club Road Clinic | ||
| Dansoman polyclinic | ||
| Dar-bem Clinic | ||
| Darpong Clinic | ||
| Diagnostic Centre | ||
| Diamed Diagnostical and Treatment Center | ||
| Dons Medical Services | ||
| Dua Clinic | ||
| Edith's Maternity Home | ||
| Edward Attah Asare | ||
| Efan Victory Clinic | ||
| Emmanuel Eye Clinic | ||
| GBC Clinic | ||
| Givers Scientic Herbal Clinic | ||
| Happy Health Haven | ||
| Hass West Africa Hearing Clinic | ||
| Healthnet Clinic | ||
| James Town Usher Clinic | ||
| Kotoku Clinic | ||
| La Medicare Ltd | ||
| Layfa Clinic | ||
| Lifebridge Physio Clinic | ||
| Lifeview Medical Laboratory and Ultra Scan centre | ||
| Marie Stopes | ||
| Medical & Dental Clini6 | ||
| Medical & Dental Council Ghana | ||
| Medlab | ||
| MMC Polyclinic | ||
| New Cross Clinic and Medical | ||
| New Crystal Hospital | ||
| Odorna Medical Center | ||
| Okanta Clinic | ||
| Opmann Clinic | ||
| Pro-Life Medical Center | ||
| Quality Care | ||
| Quantum Medical Centre and Eye Clinic | ||
| Ramona Clinic | ||
| Royal Star Clinic and Diagnostic Center | ||
| Samsam Community Clinic | ||
| Shalina | ||
| SIC Bob Freeman Clinic | ||
| Sina Zuwina Herbal Center | ||
| Solace Hospital | ||
| St Florence Clinic | ||
| St Moses Clinic | ||
| St. Lucy Eye Clinic | ||
| Valley View Clinic | ||
| Van J Eye Care | ||
| Vision Clinic | ||
| Zak-med Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in New Achimota
124 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abelenkpe central mosque | |
| Abelenkpe Methodist Church (Immanuel Society) | |
| Ablaze Chapel International | |
| Ablaze Chapel International | |
| Abubakar Saddiq Mosque | |
| Achimota Central Mosque | |
| Achimota Church of Christ | |
| Action Chapel International | |
| Akweteyman Central Mosque | |
| Anointed Palace Chapel | |
| Apostolic Church Ghana | |
| Apostolic Church Ghana | |
| Asere Sub Division | |
| Assembles of God | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Believer's Chapel | |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Abelenkpe | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Calvary Christian Centre - Apenkwa |
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11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of New Achimota?
New Achimota has a population of 37,116 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 1,364 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in New Achimota?
New Achimota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.