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Tema

Tema is a coastal city in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, situated on the Gulf of Guinea to the east of Accra. It serves as the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District and is a major economic gateway for the country due to its port and surrounding industrial estates.

The city was developed in the mid-20th century as part of a planned approach to accelerate industrial

Administratively, Tema is part of the Greater Accra Region and is governed by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly.

growth
and
maritime
trade.
The
Tema
Port,
opened
in
the
late
1950s
and
expanded
since,
is
the
largest
seaport
in
Ghana
and
one
of
the
busiest
in
West
Africa.
It
handles
containerized
cargo,
bulk
goods,
and
other
freight,
serving
as
a
key
entry
point
for
imports
and
a
significant
export
hub.
The
nearby
Tema
Industrial
Estate
hosts
a
range
of
manufacturing
and
assembly
operations,
contributing
to
the
country’s
industrial
base.
The
Tema
Oil
Refinery
(TOR)
has
long
been
a
notable
facility
in
the
area,
though
its
operational
status
has
varied
over
time.
The
city
is
linked
to
central
Accra
and
other
parts
of
the
country
by
major
roads,
including
an
interconnected
road
network
and
freight
facilities
associated
with
the
port.
Transportation
within
and
around
Tema
includes
road,
bus
services,
and
port-related
logistics,
making
it
a
central
node
for
commerce,
employment,
and
trade
in
southern
Ghana.