| Leklata | |
|---|---|
  Leklata Location in Ghana | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 75 m (246 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Country high point |
| Coordinates | 7°1′37″N0°36′12″E / 7.02694°N 0.60333°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ghana |
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The mountain is located in the Hohoe Municipal District on the border of Ghana (Volta Region) and Togo (Plateaux Region). About 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) to the west is Afadjato, which is often referred to as the highest elevation in Ghana, but measures only 587 meters (1,926 ft). [2] [3] [4] [5]
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