Ghana · national park
Bia National Park
Bia National Park is a national park in Ghana, established in 1974, covering 563 km² (217 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Ghana's 7 national parks.
- Area
- 563 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ABJ · 129 km
Nearest airports to Bia National Park
- 1Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International AirportABJ129 kmstraight line
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Airports in Côte d'IvoireTransfers & Meet & Greet → - 2 NYI166 kmstraight line
- 3 KMS181 kmstraight line
More about Bia National Park
Bia National Park is one of 7 national parks in Ghana. It covers 563 km² (56,300 ha) — about 72% of the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Ghana (4.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Ghana (the first dates from 1971). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Bia National Park
The closest airport is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), about 129 km away — around 2 h 48 min by car; alternatively Sunyani Airport (NYI, 166 km). Other national parks within reach include Îles Ehotilés National Park (105 km²), Parc M'ploussoué, Nini Suhien National Park (343 km²) and Banco National Park (34 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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