Osu

Osu is a commercial district in the Korle-Klottey Municipal District along Accra's coast featuring numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues concentrated along Oxford Street. The neighborhood combines different types of business spaces, educational institutions, and religious centers within a compact area.

Osu developed as a trading post and became a strategic administrative center for commerce and governance when Osu Castle was established during the colonial period. The castle shaped the neighborhood's development and its role in Accra's history.

The neighborhood shows itself in local markets where vendors sell fresh produce, crafts, and textiles daily alongside modern stores. This blend of traditional and contemporary commerce shapes everyday life and how people shop and interact here.

The area is easy to explore on foot during the day with most places concentrated along the main street. Local taxis and buses connect the area to central Accra and surrounding districts throughout the day.

The neighborhood houses a cluster of schools and religious centers mixed in with business spaces, giving the area a multifaceted character. This combination of education, commerce, and spiritual life creates a versatile urban space.

Location: Korle-Klottey Municipal District

Shares border with: Gulf of Guinea

GPS coordinates: 5.55389,-0.17500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23