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Elmina
City · Ghana · Central
Elmina is a city in Central, Ghana, with a population of about 34,403. The local time zone is Africa/Accra (UTC+0). The nearest major city is Cape Coast, about 12 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:55–18:20
Climate type
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Population: 34,403
01Map
Coordinates5.0847, -1.3509
Coordinates (DMS)5°05′05″N, 1°21′03″W
Elevation21 m
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Also known as: Dena, Edina, Ehlmina, El'mina, Elmina, Mina Sancti Georgii, Saint George Del Mina, Sao Jorge da Mina
02Daylight by month
11.7J
11.8F
12M
12.1A
12.2M
12.3J
12.3J
12.2A
12S
11.9O
11.8N
11.7D
Longest day in Jun (12.3 h), shortest in Jan (11.7 h).
03Nearby places
Cape Coast212,426
→ 11.8 km away
Saltpond24,689
↗ 35 km away
Shama Junction20,946
← 35.5 km away
Mankessim41,541
↗ 42.6 km away
Sekondi285,506
↙ 43.6 km away
Sekondi-Takoradi138,872
← 48.4 km away
Takoradze389,114
↙ 49.9 km away
Twifu Praso100,851
↑ 62.9 km away
Mumford13,983
→ 68.4 km away
Foso20,078
↑ 68.9 km away
04Climate
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Elmina in?
Elmina is in the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+0). This offset is used for all local time in Elmina.
Where is Elmina located?
Elmina is located in Central, Ghana. Its position is 5.0847, -1.3509.
What are the GPS coordinates of Elmina?
The geographic coordinates of Elmina are 5.0847, -1.3509 (5°05′05″N, 1°21′03″W). It sits at an elevation of about 21 m above sea level.
What is the population of Elmina?
Elmina has a population of about 34,403 people, according to GeoNames data.