Sakumo Ramsar Site
| Designations | |
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| Designated | 14 August 1992 |
| Reference no. | 565 |
Sakumo Ramsar Site | |
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Sakumo Ramsar Site Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 5°37′46″N 0°02′35″W / 5.62944°N 0.04306°W | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
The Sakumo Ramsar Site also known as the Sakumo Lagoon is a wetland of international importance. It covers an area of 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres) and is situated along the coastal road between Accra and Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is about 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Tema. Activities ongoing within the site include farming, fishing, recreation, urban and industrial development.