# Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri District, Northern East Region

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District · Northern East Region 

# Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri

Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern East Region. It had an estimated **82,384 people** in 2021 on 770 km² (about 107 per km²). 80 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 82,384people (2021)
- 770km²
- 2mapped services
- 262 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?

Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri had an estimated **82,384 people** in 2021 — 12.5% of Northern East Region, 173rd of 260 districts. There are 1,039 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Northern East Region figure of 1,045). Spread over 770 km², that is about **107 people per km²**, 171st of 260 districts.

37.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 17 across Northern East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,765**

5–9 ****10,353**

10–14 ****9,927**

15–19 ****10,340**

20–24 ****8,920**

25–29 ****6,943**

30–34 ****5,258**

35–39 ****4,092**

40–44 ****3,548**

45–49 ****2,701**

50–54 ****2,149**

55–59 ****1,539**

60–64 ****1,389**

65–69 ****910**

70–74 ****879**

75–79 ****824**

80–84 ****794**

85–89 ****714**

90–94 ****228**

95+ ****111**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha).

## Where is Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?

Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri lies in [Northern East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Chereponi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/chereponi/), [East Mamprusi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/east-mamprusi/), [Garu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/garu/), [Gushegu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/gushegu/) and [Yunyoo-Nasuan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/yunyoo-nasuan/). By area it is the 100th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 8.5% of [Northern East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/). The centre of Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri is about 551 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 45 km from Nalerigu, the main town of Northern East Region. The centre point is at 10.5085° N, 0.0428° E.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Know before you go: Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Accra
- CurrencyCedi (GHS)
- Country calling code+233
- LanguagesEnglish, Akan, Ewe, Twi
- Plug typesType G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format15 characters (@@-###-####|@@-###)

### Nearest airports

- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale145 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou266 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:40).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri

Open gazetteers list **80 villages, towns and localities** in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri. Settlements here lie between about 137 m and 443 m above sea level (median 262 m).

- Bamao
- Baraluan
- Barelawn
- Bawkuye
- Bende
- Bende-Gbloku
- Bendinsuguru
- Beremfio
- Biambigi
- Bimbago
- Bongpulugu
- Bumbuna
- Bunbuna Nakoruk
- Bungbonkurugu
- Bunkpurugu
- Chagbanga
- Chakotinge
- Deboni
- Gbankoni
- Gbankuoni
- Gberugu
- Gborok
- Gilig
- Goagbiang
- Goagtiang
- Jagos
- Jangandele
- Jetini
- Jilig
- Jintinga
- Kagani
- Kambago
- Kambatiak
- Kambetiak
- Kinkango
- Kinkongo
- Klopuatek
- Konohian
- Kpalamboni
- Kpebongo
- Kpemale
- Kpuloti
- Kpumboie
- Kpunkparabago
- Kuguri
- Kumtiatag
- Kungkungbolige
- Kungkungbonge
- Larekago
- Munweneohedi
- Nabale
- Nabruk
- Nabulig
- Najon Go
- Najong I
- Najong II
- Nakpanduri
- Nakpiok
- Nanbali
- Nanyer
- Nanyiari
- Nkpebaok
- Nyalinkpe
- Nyambande
- Pagnatig
- Paranatic
- Pusugbini
- Sayogu
- Soyegu
- Tambinga
- Tambinu
- Tambona
- Tamoklugu
- Tempane
- Tintilugu
- Tojin
- Tojing I
- Tuobongo
- Wagagu
- Wuragbane

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri

Named natural and historic features inside Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Ban Krou
- Bukpongo
- Kuguri
- Lukole
- Mokruga
- Namubongo
- Pembik

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri and the best time to visit

In Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 1,292 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (292 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 2 

Feb 27 7 

Mar 30 16 

Apr 30 75 

May 29 131 

Jun 27 175 

Jul 26 250 

Aug 25 292 

Sep 26 238 

Oct 26 98 

Nov 26 7 

Dec 23 0 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gushegu Municipal Hospital · Gushegu 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.23017&mlon=-0.07191#map=17/10.23017/-0.07191) 

Petrol pump StarOil · East Mamprusi 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.30239&mlon=-0.09097#map=17/10.30239/-0.09097) 

School Bunkpurugu Senior High/Technical School · Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.52291&mlon=0.08679#map=17/10.52291/0.08679) 

Police station Wenchiki Police Station · Chereponi 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.26944&mlon=0.20799#map=17/10.26944/0.20799) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri

Places mapped inside Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Schools2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Northern East Region

- Chereponi
- East Mamprusi
- Mamprugu Moagduri
- West Mamprusi Municipal
- Yunyoo-Nasuan

## Quick answers

- Where is Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?In Northern East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?82,384 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?About 107 people per km²
- What borders Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?Chereponi, East Mamprusi, Garu, Gushegu and Yunyoo-Nasuan
- What time zone is Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?80 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?Settlements lie between 137 m and 443 m
- What is the best time to visit Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?Gushegu Municipal Hospital, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?StarOil, about 27 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri?GH0901 (OCHA common operational dataset)