Cantonments, Accra
| Cantonments | |
|---|---|
| Suburban Area | |
  Cantonments | |
| Coordinates: 5°35′10″N 0°10′35″W / 5.58611°N 0.17639°WCoordinates: 5°35′10″N 0°10′35″W / 5.58611°N 0.17639°W | |
| Country |
 Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Accra Metropolis District |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT (UTC) |
Cantonments is an affluent suburb of the Ghanaian city Accra, in the Accra Metropolitan district, a district in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[1]
Overview
The Cantonments area was intended to become military quarters under the British Colonial government, in the Gold Coast, now Ghana.
However, it was upgraded to become a modern planned residential settlement. Most of the homes in the area have three to four bedrooms and are often occupied by the wealthy, academics or government officials.[2]
Many diplomatic missions in the country are in the Cantonments area including the U.S. Embassy.
Healthcare
The Cantonments Hospital, Police Hospital and the Health care center & Clinic of Contonments are the healthcare institutions that are located in Cantonments.
Schools
The following schools are in Cantonments, Accra.
- New Horizon Special School
- Ghana International School
- Aquinas Secondary School
- Morning Star School
Accra Institute of Technology (created by Prince Owusu Amofah)