Cape Coast is a city in the Central Region of Ghana. The city is the capital of the Cape Coast Metropolitan District. Cape Coast is a fishing port.
Cape Coast, Oguaa
City of Cape Coast | |
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City | |
![]() 1st top-left image; Arch bridge and Harbour view from Elmina Castle in Cape Coast • 2nd bottom-left image; City hall of Cape Coast • 1st top-right image; Shores of Cape Coast • 2nd bottom-right image; Balcony of Cape Coast Castle. | |
Coordinates: 05°06′N 01°15′W / 5.100°N 1.250°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Admin. Region | Central Region |
District | Cape Coast Metropolitan |
Founded | 1482 |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 169,894[1] |
Demonym | Cape Coaster |
Time zone | GMT |
Postcode district | |
Area code | 033 |
Website | http://ccma.gov.gh/ |
References
change- ↑ "2010 Population and Housing Census" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2013.