Central Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Apam

Apam is a town in Central Region district, Ghana, home to about 20,147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 66 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 2 beaches & coast and 6 temples. The must-see places are Bojo Beach (65 km), Church of Christ - McCarthy Hill (72 km) and Cape Coast Castle (74 km).

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Apam, Ghana
Apam, Central Region district, Ghana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apam at a glance

Location
Central Region district, Ghana
Population
about 20,147
Coordinates
5.2848° N, 0.7371° W
Places within 50 km
98
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and temples

Top places to visit near Apam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Apam: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Apam

119 churches within 100 km of Apam. The closest is Apostolic Church Apam (1 km); the best-known is Love Economy Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apam

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apam. The closest is Fort Patience (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Apam

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apam. The closest is Winneba,Sir Charles Beach (17 km); the best-known is Sir Charles Tourist Centre (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Apam

12 temples within 100 km of Apam. The closest is The Third Temple of God (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Apam

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Apam. The closest is Masjid Ibaadu Rahman (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Apam

11 museums within 100 km of Apam. The closest is Assin Manso Slave River Site (68 km); the best-known is Elmina Java Museum (88 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Apam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apam
  2. 8 km Obusumadi Hill · hill, Central Region
  3. 5 km Abura Hill · hill, Central Region
  4. 17 km Muni Pomadze Wet Land · nature spot, Central Region
  5. 3 km Ejisimanku Hill · hill, Central Region
  6. 9 km Fort Patience · fort, Central Region
  7. 1 km Back to Apam

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How to reach Apam

    All places near Apam by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66119Apostolic Church Apam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage547Fort Patience (1 km)
    Beaches & coast214Winneba,Sir Charles Beach (17 km)
    Temples612The Third Temple of God (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs611Masjid Ibaadu Rahman (17 km)
    Museums011Assin Manso Slave River Site (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Muni Pomadze Wet Land (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Abura Hill (7 km)
    Other attractions19Be Glad Art Services (19 km)
    Parks45Advance Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Okyereko Dam (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Korle Lagoon (80 km)

    Apam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apam?

    Fort Patience (fort, about 1 km), Abura Hill (hill, about 7 km), Obusumadi Hill (hill, about 8 km), Ejisimanku Hill (hill, about 10 km), Muni Pomadze Wet Land (nature spot, about 14 km), Sir Charles Tourist Centre (beach, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apam?

    98 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 2 beaches & coast, 6 temples, 6 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Apam?

    Apostolic Church Apam, about 1 km by road; Methodist Church-Apam (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apam?

    Fort Patience, about 1 km by road; Adaa Chief's Palace (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Apam?

    Winneba,Sir Charles Beach, about 17 km by road; Sir Charles Tourist Centre (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apam?

    Start in Apam, visit Obusumadi Hill, then Abura Hill, then Muni Pomadze Wet Land, then Ejisimanku Hill, then Fort Patience, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apam?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and temples.

    Towns near Apam

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Apam’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Apam on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.