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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Cape Coast, a significant locality within Ghana, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Cape Coast, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 5.10535 and longitude -1.2466, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 21 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 143,015 people, Cape Coast holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 04. It is further organized within the 202 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Cabo Corso, Cape Coast, Cape Coast Castle, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Cape Coast are synchronized to the Africa/Accra timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Cabo Corso
Cape Coast
Cape Coast Castle
Igua Ogwa
Keip Kostas
Kejp-Kost
Ogwa
hai an jiao
keipeukoseuteu
kyp kwst
Кейп-Кост
کیپ کوست
کیپ کوسٹ
ケープ・コースト
海岸角
케이프코스트