Fosu Lagoon, Cape Coast

#6 among attractions in Cape Coast

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The Fosu Lagoon is a body of water, located in the area of Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana, that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. A major source of livelihood for its surrounding communities over the years, the lagoon has been the subject of studies on the impact of pollution and ecological degradation. ()

Coordinates: 5°6'28"N, 1°15'37"W

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Fosu Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Victoria, Fort McCarthy, Fort William, Agona West Municipal District.

0.8 miE
Forts and castles
Fort Victoria, Cape Coast
20 min walk • Fort Victoria is a structure in Cape Coast, Ghana. It was initially known as Phipps Tower, its name being later changed to Fort Victoria in honor of Queen Victoria.
1.1 miE
Colonial architecture
Fort McCarthy, Cape Coast
29 min walk • Fort McCarthy is a fort from the colonial British Gold Coast period in present-day Ghana. The fort is a ruin in Cape Coast, of the Central Region of Ghana.
1.1 miE
Forts and castles
Fort William, Cape Coast
29 min walk • Fort William Lighthouse is located on the Dawson's Hill in the old centre of Cape Coast, in Ghana's Central Region. The lighthouse is often called Cape Coast Castle Light, although it is not part of the Cape Coast Castle complex.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Agona West Municipal District, Cape Coast
23 min walk • Agona West Municipal District is one of the twenty-two districts in Central Region, Ghana.
~1600 ftNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast
8 min walk • Cape Coast Sports Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Ebusua Dwarfs. The stadium holds 20,000 people.