Overview
Cape Coast is a historically significant city in Ghana, serving as the capital of the Cape Coast Metropolitan District and the Central Region. Located about 80 miles from Accra, it was once the capital of the Fetu Kingdom. After European arrival, the Cape Coast Castle was established, eventually becoming the headquarters of the Royal African Company under British control. From 1821 to 1877, Cape Coast was the capital of the Gold Coast. With a 2010 population of 108,374, predominantly Fante, the city is now an educational hub and its economy is dominated by tourism, featuring attractions like the Cape Coast Castle, a World Heritage Site.
Historical Periods
Dutch Cape Coast (1653–1658)
1653 CE – 1658 CE
Area: 32,287 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1659–1669)
1659 CE – 1669 CE
Area: 32,598 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1670–1672)
1670 CE – 1672 CE
Area: 32,775 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1673–1682)
1673 CE – 1682 CE
Area: 33,086 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1683–1686)
1683 CE – 1686 CE
Area: 30,078 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1687–1690)
1687 CE – 1690 CE
Area: 29,992 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1691–1695)
1691 CE – 1695 CE
Area: 30,768 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1696–1699)
1696 CE – 1699 CE
Area: 30,653 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1700–1712)
1700 CE – 1712 CE
Area: 30,078 km²
Dutch Cape Coast (1713–1720)
1713 CE – 1720 CE
Area: 30,164 km²
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