Accra, Ghana
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Clockwise from top: View of Accra, Supreme Court of Ghana, Black Star, National Theatre of Ghana and the Independence Arch
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 Accra
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| Coordinates: 5°33′N 0°12′W / 5.550°N 0.200°WCoordinates: 5°33′N 0°12′W / 5.550°N 0.200°W | ||
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 Ghana
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| Region |  Greater Accra Region |
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| District | Accra Metropolis District | |
| Settled | 15th century | |
| Incorporated (city) | 1961 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–council | |
| • Mayor | Alfred Vanderpuije | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 173 km2 (67 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 894 km2 (345 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 894.0 km2 (345.18 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | |
| Population (2013) | ||
| • City | 2,291,352 | |
| • Density | 9,589.2/km2 (24,836/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Accran | |
| Time zone | UTC | |
| Area code(s) | 030 | |
| Website | http://www.ama.gov.gh | |
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