Winneba (5°20'N., 0°37'W.), a town and resort, stands near the beach of a small inlet. It is situated within a hollow lying between two arms of slightly higher ground which extend to the sea. The higher ground, located on either side of the town, is about 30m high and mostly covered with trees of medium size. A white customs shed, situated on the beach, and a radio mast, standing about 1.7 miles N of it, are conspicuous from seaward. A prominent administrative build ing, with a flagstaff standing close SW of it, is situated 0.5 mile S of the customs shed. Vessels can anchor in a depth of 7m, sand, about 0.8 mile SE of the customs shed.

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