Leklata

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Leklata
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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 / 7.02694; 0.60333
Geography
Location Ghana

Leklata is the highest point in Ghana, with an elevation of 900 m (2,953 ft) above sea level. [2]

Geography

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Leklata" on Peakbagger.com Retrieved 11 September 2024
  2. 1 2 "Leklata - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  3. "Afadjato - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.