North Ridge, Accra

Historic site in N: Ring Road East, E: Sunkwa Road
North Ridge
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple
LocationRoughly:
W: Hilla Limann highway
S: Castle Road
N: Ring Road East
E: Sunkwa Road
Governing bodyAccra Metropolitan Assembly

North Ridge is a neighbourhood in the city of Accra, Ghana, bounded to the south by Castle Road. Kanda Highway serves as the district's western boundary, while Independence Avenue/Liberation Avenue is the eastern boundary. The Ring Road separates North Ridge from the northern district of Kanda. The headquarters of the Bureau of National Investigations is located in North Ridge. Originally planned as a neighbourhood for civil servants and businessmen in the colonial era, North Ridge remains one of the better residential neighbourhoods in Accra.[1]

The area of North Ridge, West Ridge, and East Ridge is collectively referred to as "The Ridge". This area is populated by several major embassies, including those of Germany and the United Kingdom. In addition, several of Accra's up-market hotels, and several Ghanaian administrative offices are located in this neighborhood.

Landmarks/places of interest

Ridge Hospital
  • Bureau of National Investigations
  • German Embassy
  • Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  • Ridge Hospital
  • Songhai Africa
  • Untamed Empire Concept store and Art Incubator
  • Residence of Former President Jerry John Rawlings

References

  1. ^ Accra (Central)