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Osu, Accra

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Osu is a neighbourhood in central Accra, Ghana, West Africa. It is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the central business district, and is locally known as the "West End" of Accra.[1] Bounded to the south by the Gulf of Guinea, Osu's western boundary is the Independence Avenue. Osu is separated from the northern district of Labone by Ring Road. Due to its establishment as a settlement in the 17th century, Osu has a mix of houses dating from the early 20th century and modern office towers.

A colonial one-storey house in Osu

LocationRoughly:
W: Independence Avenue
SW: Castle Road/Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist Street
N/NE: Ring Road East
S: Gulf of Guinea
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Osu District
Interactive map of Osu District
5°33′14″N 0°10′30″W
LocationRoughly:
W: Independence Avenue
SW: Castle Road/Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist Street
N/NE: Ring Road East
S: Gulf of Guinea
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Governing bodyKorley Klottey Municipal Assembly
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The head office of Starbow was in Osu.[2]

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