North Ridge, Accra

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]

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

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

References
  1. Accra (Central)

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