Takoradi Polytechnic

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Takoradi Technical University is a public tertiary education institution located in Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of the Western Region of Ghana. Takoradi Technical University was established as a Government Technical Institute in 1954, and became part of the State Tertiary Education System. Later after the passage of the Polytechnic Law of 1992. It was replaced by Polytechnics Law in 2007. In 2016, the Bill to convert six out of the 10 polytechnics into a fully fledged university received a unanimous approval of Ghanaian legislators. ()

Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 4°54'34"N, 1°45'20"W

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Takoradi Polytechnic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market Circle, Sekondi-Takoradi, Fort Witsen, Gyandu Park.

0.8 miS
Market, Shopping centre, Shopping
Market Circle
22 min walk • The Takoradi Market Circle is a market in Takoradi, the third largest city of Ghana. Takoradi Market Circle is the commercial and economic hub of Ghana's Western Region.
1.2 miS
City
Sekondi-Takoradi
32 min walk • Sekondi-Takoradi is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It is the capital of Sekondi – Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and the Western Region of Ghana.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort Witsen
17 min walk • Fort Witsen, also Fort Tacaray, was a fort on the Dutch Gold Coast, established in 1665 near Takoradi. This fort was destroyed after a few years, and in 1684 the site was abandoned.
0.9 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Gyandu Park
24 min walk • Gyandu Park is a multi-use stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. The stadium holds 15,000 spectators. It was renovated in 2008 and served as a training pitch for the African Cup teams in Group B.