A coastal wetland complex near Winneba where mangroves, lagoon, and forested reserves form one of Ghana's key Ramsar-designated landscapes.
Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site
The Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site is a coastal wetland complex in the Central Region of Ghana, located west of the town of Winneba and roughly 55 km west of Accra. Designated as a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 1992, the site brings together lagoon shoreline, mangrove stands, sand dunes, forested reserves, and seasonal freshwater streams in a single protected mosaic. Its southern edge is defined by the Muni Lagoon and an adjacent sandy beach, while its northern boundary is shaped by the Yenku Hills and the Egyasimanku Hills.
The site combines ecological, hydrological, and cultural significance. It includes the Yenku A and Yenku B Forest Reserves, traditional hunting grounds of the Efutu people, the catchments of three seasonal streams, and dune vegetation planted with coconut palms. Beyond its environmental value, the site supports important livelihoods for nearby fishing communities such as Nsuakyir and Warabeba, who have also been central to community-led mangrove restoration efforts.
Muni-Pomadze is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the significant populations of bird species it sustains across its lagoon, mangrove, and forest habitats. It stands out as one of the most ecologically layered coastal wetlands along Ghana's Atlantic coast, integrating marine, freshwater, and terrestrial systems within a relatively compact area.
