Place in Ghana Accra Black Star Square Accra Show map of Ghana Accra Show map of Africa Coordinates: 5°33′N 0°12′W﻿ / ﻿5.550°N 0.200°W﻿ / 5.550; -0.200Coordinates: 5°33′N 0°12′W﻿ / ﻿5.550°N 0.200°W﻿ / 5.550; -0.200 Sovereign state Ghana Region Greater Accra Region Districts 10 districts Accra Metropolitan District, La Dade Kotopon Municipal District, Ledzokuku Municipal District, Krowor Municipal District, Okaikwei Municipal District, Ablekuma North Municipal District, Ablekuma West Municipal District, Ayawaso East Municipal District, Ayawaso North Municipal District, Ayawaso West Municipal District Settled 15th century Area [1][2] • City of Accra 60 km2 (23 sq mi) • Urban 225.67 km2 (87.13 sq mi) • Metro 894 km2 (345 sq mi) Elevation 61 m (200 ft) Population (2010)[3] • City of Accra 1,665,086 • Urban 2,270,000 • Metro 4,300,000[4] Demonym(s) Accran Time zone UTC+0 (GMT) Postcode districts GA, GL, GZ Area code(s) 030