Ledzokuku–Krowor is a coastal municipal district in the Greater Accra Region of
Ghana, covering the Ga towns of Teshie and Nungua east of Accra. Its capital is Teshie. In 2018 the
municipality was divided in two: Ledzokuku Municipal, based on Teshie, and Krowor Municipal, based on
Nungua.
Ledzokuku Municipal recorded 217,304 people at the 2021 census, against 125,873 for the undivided
municipality in 2010. Krowor is now counted separately.
| Region | Greater Accra |
|---|---|
| District capital | Teshie |
| Status | Municipal district |
| Successor districts | Ledzokuku Municipal and Krowor Municipal |
| Ledzokuku population (2021 census) | 217,304 |
Towns and Communities in Ledzekuku-Krowor
The site lists 11 towns, suburbs and estates in Ledzokuku–Krowor.
- Ablekuma
- Ajiringano
- Augustinesborg
- Buade
- Greda Estates
- Industrial Area
- Nungua
- Okpoi Gonno
- Tesa
- Teshi Old Town
- Teshie Manheam
Geography
The municipality runs along the Atlantic shore between Accra and Tema, a narrow
strip of built-up coast about 15 km east of central Accra. Teshie and Nungua are old Ga coastal
towns, now joined into a continuous urban belt by estate and suburban development inland of the beach
road.
The land is flat, with the Kpeshie and Sakumo lagoons at either end of the stretch. It adjoins
Accra to the west and
Tema to the east, with
Adenta inland to the north.
Economy and Local Life
Fishing remains central to Teshie and Nungua, worked from the beach with canoes, and
fish smoking and trading employ many households. Both towns have large daily markets, and retail,
transport and small workshops line the main road.
Teshie is known nationally for its carpenters’ figurative coffins, carved to order and sold well
beyond Ghana. Much of the working population commutes to Accra or Tema, and estate housing in the
Greda and Okpoi Gonno areas has filled land that was open a generation ago. The Teshie military
training camp and the workshops off the Spintex road are the other large local employers, and the
beach frontage supports weekend trade.
Getting There
The Teshie–Nungua beach road links the municipality to La and central
Accra in one direction and to the Tema motorway roundabout in the other. The Spintex road serves the
inland edge and carries most of the commuter traffic towards the airport and East Legon.
Trotros run constantly from Accra’s Tema Station and from La, and shared taxis work the internal
routes between Teshie, Nungua and the estates. Kotoka International Airport is about 10 km
away.
FAQ
What is the capital of Ledzokuku-Krowor?
Teshie is the capital. Nungua is the seat of Krowor Municipal, split from it in 2018.
Which region is Ledzokuku-Krowor in?
It is in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Ledzokuku-Krowor?
Ledzokuku Municipal had 217,304 people at the 2021 census. The undivided municipality had 125,873 in 2010.
How many towns are listed for Ledzokuku-Krowor?
This page lists 11 towns, suburbs and estates.