Winneba
Ghana
This historic fishing port on Ghana's south coast, Winneba — traditionally known as Simpa — has a centre with many historic churches and sits within walking distance of the sea. The town serves as the capital of the Effutu Municipal District in the Central Region, and lies within reach of Cape Coast, where UNESCO World Heritage sites mark the wider region's history of the transatlantic slave trade.
- Population71,288
- Nearest water3.3 km
- Nearest mountain6.5 km
- UNESCO within 50 km1