Kokrobite Explained

Official Name:Kokrobite
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Ghana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Greater Accra Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2005
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:5.5°N -22°W

Kokrobite is a town along the Atlantic coast, 30km (20miles) to the west of Accra the capital city of Ghana.[1] It is known for traditional sea fishing, its white-sand beaches and its lively nightlife. Kokrobite is a popular destination for tourists, backpackers and international volunteers seeking beaches and a break from the busy capital city.[2]

Kokrobite has a population of between 4000 and 6000 according to the Ghana Statistics Department 2003 Survey. The main local dialect is Ga, but Twi and English are also widely spoken.\

Mustapha Tetty Addy's Academy of African Music and Arts (AAMA) is located at Kokrobite.[3]

Tourism

Year-round on weekends, and particularly on public holidays, people from all over Ghana descend on Kokrobite to enjoy food, dance and music on the beach. However, in the month of May local people observe the traditional festival of 'Homowo', during which time noise making and large social events are banned.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-05-20. Load shedding time-table released for other parts of Accra. 2021-05-20. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
  2. Web site: Kokrobite - Lonely Planet. Planet. Lonely. Lonely Planet. en. 2017-04-02.
  3. Web site: Quiet please. Drum lesson in progress. 2002-10-13. The Independent. en. 2020-04-29.