Winneba
This historic fishing port on Ghana's south coast, Winneba — traditionally known as Simpa — has a centre with many historic churches and sits within walking distance of the sea. The town serves as the capital of the Effutu Municipal District in the Central Region, and lies within reach of Cape Coast, where UNESCO World Heritage sites mark the wider region's history of the transatlantic slave trade.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population71,288
- Nearest water from center 3.3 km2.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.5 km4.0 mi
Winneba: quick answers
Where is Winneba?
Winneba is in Ghana, about 52 km33 miles in a straight line from Accra.
How do you get to Winneba?
The nearest airport is Accra (ACC), about 2 hr 42 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Winneba?
The warmest month is March, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is June, with about 200 mm7.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Winneba?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Winneba?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Saltpond, Mumford and Agona Swedru.