coastal town, southern Ghana. It lies along the Gulf of Guinea near the mouth of the Ayensu River. It was originally a roadstead port, dependent upon the forest products of the area around Swedru (15 miles 【24 km】 north-northwest). All port activities ceased in 1962, however, with the opening of Tema Harbour, and Winneba has since relied upon its fishing industry, agriculture (coconut palm), and some tourism, since it has a bathing beach. Pop. (2000) 40,017.