Legon

Legon is a suburban town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, situated northeast of central Accra. It is best known for housing the main campus of the University of Ghana, the country’s oldest and largest public university. The institution began in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, affiliated with the University of London, and later became the University of Ghana. The Legon campus serves as the university’s administrative and academic heart, with faculties across science, social sciences, humanities, and professional schools, as well as libraries and research centers.

Notable facilities on or near the campus include the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and the Legon Botanical Gardens, which are important for research and recreation. The area around Legon is characterized by a mix of residential neighborhoods, student housing, and small businesses.

Legon’s proximity to central Accra makes it a gateway to the eastern suburbs, connected by major roads to Adentan, East Legon, and other districts. Kotoka International Airport lies about 15 to 20 kilometers southwest by road.

The area has grown as an educational hub, attracting researchers, staff, and students from across Ghana and beyond.