National Park · Ghana
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park is a national park in Ghana, covering 92,664 acres (37,500 ha), established in 1992.
National Park · Ghana
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ghana |
| Area | 92,664 acres (37,500 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Coordinates | 5.3536° N, 1.3833° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park, located in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana, covers an area of 375 square kilometres (145 sq mi). Established in 1931 as a reserve, it was gazetted as a national park only in 1992 after an initial survey of avifauna was conducted. The area is covered with tropical forest. The uniqueness of this park lies in the fact that it was established at the initiative of the local people and not by the State Department of wildlife who are responsible for wildlife preservation in Ghana.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Kotoka International Airport (ACC) · Accra, Ghana · 85.5 miles away
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi, Ghana · 95.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kakum National Park?
Kakum National Park is in Ghana (5.3536° N, 1.3833° W).
When was Kakum National Park established?
Kakum National Park was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kakum National Park?
Kakum National Park covers 92,664 acres (37,500 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q568693 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakum_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).