Madina is a suburb of
Accra
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and in the
La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal District
La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal District is one of the twenty-nine districts in Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger Ga East District in 2004, until the eastern part of the district was split off to crea ...
, a
district
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in the
Greater Accra Region
The Greater Accra Region has the smallest area of Ghana's 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 3,245 square kilometres. This is 1.4 per cent of the total land area of Ghana. It is the second most populated region, befor ...
of southeastern
Ghana
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.
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Madina is next to the
University of Ghana
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The university was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast in the Br ...
and houses the Institute of Local Government. Madina is the twelfth most populous
settlement
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in Ghana, in terms of population, with a population of 137,162 people.
History has it that Madina was established by people from different ethnic backgrounds and some foreigners led by Alhaji Seidu Kardo. Madina is contained in the
Madina
Medina,, ', "the radiant city"; or , ', (), "the city" officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah (, , Turkish: Medine-i Münevvere) and also commonly simplified as Madīnah or Madinah (, ), is the second-holiest city in Islam, and the capital of the ...
electoral constituency of the republic of Ghana. It shares borders with
Adentan Municipal on the west, the
Accra Metropolitan Assembly Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is the political and administrative authority for the city of Accra.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has a general assembly which is constituted by about 102 members: two-thirds are elected representatives and one- ...
to the South and the
Akwapim South District. to the north.
Education in Madina
Education in Madina can be categorised into Government, religious and private. Some tertiary and second cycle schools located within the municipality includes and not limited to
University of Professional Studies
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) formerly known as Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), is a public university in Ghana. The main campus is located in Accra. UPSA is the first university in Ghana to provide both academic ...
formerly known as the Institute of professional Studies,
Islamic University College Ghana established with the aim of providing quality tertiary education to the youths, especially Muslim and the less-privileged or marginalised communities in Ghana,
Wisconsin International University.
Accra College of Education is the only public teacher training college located in Accra. It was established in 1902 with the mission to train and orient student-teachers to become competent professional teachers of high caliber for Basic schools in Ghana through quality teaching and learning, research and application of modern technologies. Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School,
Institute of Local Government Studies and
Trinity Theological Seminary for the training of the Clergy,
Politics
The multiparty system in Ghana permits citizens to freely join any policital party of their choice. Parliamentary aspirants from the two main political parties won the parliamentary elections between 2005 and 2020 to become members of parliament. Members of parliament from 2005 to date are Alhaji Bukari Amadu Sorogho, was a member of Parliament from2005 to 2017, Alhaji Abu-bakar, Saddique Boniface 2017 – 2021. The incumbent member of parliament for the Madina Municipality 2021 – 2025 is Lawyer Francis Xavier Kojo Sosu
Religion and Beliefs
Majority of the residents are Muslims and Christians, with few practicing traditional religion. Although residents practice different religions, they co-exist peacefully.
Madina Market
Madina market is one of the biggest and vibrant markets in Accra. Located on the Chief Alhaji Seidu Street, populaly known as Old road.
It spans from Madina Zongo junction to Madina Polyclinic, Kekele, the main entrance can be found opposite to the Madina Divisional Police Station. Vendors, Sellers and providers of services at the market are active and competitive. Hawkers of various items mingle or display variety of items on tables and pavements along the street, thereby increases the visibility of the market to both travellers and visitors.
See also
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Railway stations in Ghana
References
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Accra
Populated places in the Greater Accra Region