What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra
Accra is the capital city and seat of government of Ghana, a country in Western Africa. Ghana uses the ISO codes GH and GHA, and its international dialling code is +233. The currency in use is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
For the full profile of Ghana, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Ghana country page. The country has an estimated population of 35,064,272 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Ghana
- Capital: Accra
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
- Calling code: +233
- Flag emoji: 🇬🇭
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Is Accra the largest city in Ghana?
Accra is the capital of Ghana and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Accra?
Accra, like the rest of Ghana, uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, symbol ₵).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.