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Coordinates: 5°33N 0°16W / 5.550°N 0.267°W / 5.550; -0.267
 

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Dansoman
Dansoman
Dansoman
Nickname: 
DC
CountryGhana
RegionGreater Accra Region

Dansoman is a suburban town in the Greater Accra RegionofGhana,[1][2][3] It is known as one of the largest estates in West Africa.

History

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Dansoman was founded by the late Nii Kojo Danso I in the late 1960s, and was named after him soon after (with "man" meaning town in Ga). When it was built, Dansoman was the largest planned urban settlement in the ECOWAS region.

Traditionally, the Dansoman stool is under the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Council located in Jamestown of the capital city, Accra.

Dansoman has played a pivotal role in the creative arts industry. The dansoman brand has been home to a lot of creatives both past and present, ranging from renowned actors, musicians and politicians. For example, Appietus, M3nsa, Terry Bonchaka, Samini, DJ Black, Fred Amugi, Alui Mahama and many more.

Sport

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Liberty Professionals, the local professional football club, play at the Carl Reindorf Park Stadium.

Schools

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Dansoman Roundabout

Dansoman has several schools, including senior high schools such as Dayspring Montessori International School, Ebenezer Senior High, St. Margaret Mary Senior High and Wesley Grammar Senior High.[4][5][6] Its junior high schools are Christian Home School, St. Bernadette Soubirious Primary School, Oral Roberts International School, St Martin de Porres School,Mt. Olivet Methodist Academy,[7] Alpha Beta Christian College, Ave Maria School and New Century Career Training Institute (NCCTI/NVTI).

Senior high schools

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  • Dansoman Secondary School
  • Ebenezer Senior High School
  • Rising Star Senior High School
  • Seven Great Princes Senior High School
  • St. Margret Mary Senior High School
  • Wesley Grammar School
  • Dansoman Technical School
  • NCCTI~NVTI: New Century Career Training Institute
  • His Majesty Academy (Senior High School)
  • Junior high schools

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    • Christian Home School
  • Debest Academy
  • Dansoman Baptist Academy
  • Top Class Education Center
  • Datus Complex School
  • Ted Academy
  • Lospat School Complex
  • Riis Memorial School
  • Alpha Beta Christian College
  • Kids Alliance Education Centre
  • St. Martins De Porres
  • Mother Mary's School
  • St. Anthony's School
  • St. Bernadette Soubirous School
  • Step-By-Step Montessori School
  • Emmanuel Presbyterian Preparatory School
  • St. Jude's School
  • Ave Maria School
  • Dansoman '1' Junior High School
  • Dansoman '2' Junior High School
  • Dansoman '3' Junior High School
  • Dansoman '4' Junior High School
  • Christian Home School
  • Seven Great Princes Academy
  • St. Anthony's Preparatory School
  • St. Martin de Porres School"
  • Star of The Sea School
  • Mount Olivet Methodist Academy
  • Oddarene School
  • Kiddie Class Education Centre
  • Most Holy Heart School
  • Goodwill Preparatory School
  • Bishop John Daly Anglican School
  • Gbegbeyise Junior High School
  • Riches of Glory Academy
  • Royal Standard Learning Centre
  • Christ Ambassadors School of Excellence
  • Young Christian Int'l School
  • Dayspring Montessori International School
  • St. Augustine Anglican Basic School
  • Churches

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    • Soka Gakkai International - Ghana, Dansoman.[8]
  • Winners' Chapel International, Dansoman[9]
  • Word Alive Chapel - Opposite Osofo Dadzie
  • Royalhouse Chapel International (Datus School Complex)
  • Bethel Baptist Church, Dansoman
  • Bethesda Methodist Church, Mpoasei
  • The Church of Pentecost Ebenezer Down Assembly
  • Ebenezer Methodist Church, Dansoman
  • Apostolic Church Ghana, Dansoman
  • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
  • Assemblies of God Ghana - Exhibition
  • Musama Disco Christo Church (M.D.C.C.)
  • St. Augustine Anglican Church
  • Star of The Sea Catholic Church
  • Great Commission Church International(G.C.C.I)
  • Action Chapel International
  • Mt. Olivet Methodist Church
  • St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church
  • The Church of Pentecost Gbegbeyise
  • "Kingdom Covenant Ministres International, Dansoman
  • Bread of Life Methodist Church
  • Reverend J.C. Mensah Memorial Methodist Church
  • Conquerors Chapel International
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA)
  • International Central Gospel Church
  • Grace Chapel
  • Deeper Life
  • Watered Garden
  • Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana Dansoman(Shalom Parish)
  • Akweibu Basic School
  • Holy Family Catholic Church on Kwashieman Rd.
  • Blessed schools complex
  • May's Educational center
  • Presbyterian Church of Ghana-Victory Congregation
  • Presbyterian Church of Ghana-Emmanuel Congregation
  • Christ Kingdom Charismatic Ministries International Dansoman Market
  • Gospel Light International Church (GLIC) - Achievers' Cathedral
  • Organizations

    [edit]

    Notable residents

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    References

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    1. ^ "Load shedding time-table released for other parts of Accra". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  • ^ "Accra Floods: Kaneshie Polyclinic shutdown". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  • ^ "20 people have been rescued from floods caused by Tuesday's downpour – NADMO". GhanaWeb. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  • ^ "Educational Institutions". central region government of ghana. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  • ^ "References » Schools/Colleges". modernghana. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  • ^ "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". ghana schools net. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  • ^ "St. Martin de Porres School | Ghana". martindeporres ghana. Archived from the original on 2013-05-04.
  • ^ Soka Gakkai International, retrieved 2021-04-07
  • ^ Winners' Chapel International, archived from the original on 2018-12-08, retrieved 2021-04-07
  • 5°33′N 0°16′W / 5.550°N 0.267°W / 5.550; -0.267


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