Castles & Forts in Ghana map & data
There are 93 castles and forts mapped in Ghana, spread over 16 regions. The most are in Ashanti Region (18), Greater Accra Region (13) and Eastern Region (9). 86% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Fort Augustaborg, Dixcove's fort and Fort Amsterdam.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | 18 | 19% |
| Greater Accra Region | 13 | 14% |
| Eastern Region | 9 | 9.7% |
| Northern Region | 9 | 9.7% |
| Western Region | 8 | 8.6% |
| Central Region | 8 | 8.6% |
| Western North Region | 5 | 5.4% |
| Volta Region | 4 | 4.3% |
| Oti Region | 3 | 3.2% |
| Upper West Region | 3 | 3.2% |
| Upper East Region | 3 | 3.2% |
| Ahafo Region | 2 | 2.2% |
| Bono East Region | 2 | 2.2% |
| Savannah Region | 2 | 2.2% |
| North East Region | 2 | 2.2% |
| Bono Region | 2 | 2.2% |
Notable castles and forts in Ghana
- Fort AugustaborgGreater Accra Region · fort
- Dixcove's fortWestern Region · castle
- Fort AmsterdamCentral Region · castle
- Manhyia PalaceAshanti Region · castle
- Achimfo Divisional PalaceWestern North Region · castle
- Goaso Traditional CouncilAhafo Region · castle
- Offuman Asona Royal Palace DampaasoBono East Region · castle
- Adupe Chief's PalaceSavannah Region · castle
- Naa Yili Chief PalaceNorth East Region · castle
- Abomosu PalaceEastern Region · castle
- Bamvim Chief's PalaceNorthern Region · castle
- Gbal蓴 Gn蓴 Bil蓴 Mantse WeGreater Accra Region · castle
- Fort ApolloniaWestern Region · castle
- Fort Goede HoopCentral Region · castle
- Asafo AhenfieAshanti Region · castle
- Aowin Traditional CouncilWestern North Region · castle
- Nkaseim Chief PalaceAhafo Region · castle
- piebreBono East Region · castle
- Yagbonwura PalaceSavannah Region · castle
- wenchiki chief palaceNorth East Region · castle
- Chief's PalaceEastern Region · castle
- Gbewaa PalaceNorthern Region · castle
- Fort Santo AntonioWestern Region · castle
- Fort PatienceCentral Region · castle
- Chief PalaceSefwi Bekwai · Western North Region · castle
- Noyem Chief PalaceEastern Region · castle
- Nabogu Chief's PalaceNorthern Region · castle
- Beyin PalaceWestern Region · castle
- Fort WilliamCentral Region · castle
- Kramokrom PalaceWestern North Region · castle
- Otwereso Chief PalaceEastern Region · castle
- Pong Tamale Chief PalaceNorthern Region · castle
- Bosomtwi PalaceqWestern Region · castle
- PalaceEastern Region · castle
- Sagnarigu Chief PalaceNorthern Region · castle
- Kabenla-Suazo Chief PalaceWestern Region · castle
- Tafo Ati AhenfieEastern Region · castle
- Wassa Fiase Traditional CouncilWestern Region · castle
- Takwahene's PalaceEastern Region · castle
- Twenedurase PalaceEastern Region · castle
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Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Ghana?
This layer holds 93 castles and forts in Ghana, the most of them in Ashanti Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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