Teshie (Ga)

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Teshie (Ga) is a coastal Ga community in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, known for its vibrant traditional culture and festivals.

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Teshie (Ga) canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal community
town
administrativeDistrict Ledzokuku Municipal District
climate tropical savanna climate
coastalProtectionIssue coastal erosion risk
coastType sandy beach
country Ghana
culturalRegion Ga State
demographicGroup predominantly Ga-Dangme people
ethnicGroup Ga people
festivalSeason Homowo celebrated between August and September
hasCulturalPractice Ga traditional drumming and dancing
libation pouring
traditional fishing rites
hasEducationalInstitutionType basic schools
secondary schools
hasFestival Homowo festival
Kpashimo street carnival (during Homowo)
hasHealthFacilityType clinics
health centres
hasLandmark First Junction area
Teshie Lascala area
Teshie Military Camp
Teshie-Nungua Estates
linked to: Teshie
knownFor Ga chieftaincy institutions
coastal lifestyle
fishing activities
traditional festivals
vibrant traditional culture
languageSpoken English
Ga
locatedIn Accra Metropolitan area
linked to: Accra

Greater Accra Region
locatedOn Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Guinea
partOf Ledzokuku-Krowor area
populationCharacteristic densely populated urban community
primaryEconomicActivity fishing
petty trading
services
regionCapitalProximity near Accra
religion Christianity
Traditional Ga religion
roadConnection connected to central Accra by major roads
timeZone GMT
traditionalAuthority Teshie Mantse (Ga chief)
urbanStatus suburb of Accra

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Tema (Ga) ethnicRelation Teshie (Ga)