Osu, Accra Explained

Osu District
Coordinates:5.5539°N -0.175°W
Location:Roughly:
W: Independence Avenue
SW: Castle Road/Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist Street
N/NE: Ring Road East
S: Gulf of Guinea
Governing Body:Korley Klottey Municipal Assembly

Located about east of the central business district, Osu is a neighborhood in central Accra, Ghana, West Africa . It is locally known as the "West End" of Accra.[1] Bounded to the south by the Gulf of Guinea, Osu's western boundary is the Independence Avenue. Osu is separated from the northern district of Labone by Ring Road. Due to its establishment as a settlement in the 17th century, Osu has a mix of houses dating from the early 20th century and modern office towers.

Economy

The head office of Starbow is in Osu.[2]

Landmarks/places of interest

Notes and References

  1. http://www.travel-to-discover-ghana.com/osu-oxford-street.html Osu Oxford Street
  2. "Contact us ." Starbow. Retrieved on 6 May 2013. "832 First Street Adjacent to the Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Osu, Accra"