# Chereponi District, Northern East Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/chereponi/

District · Northern East Region 

# Chereponi

Chereponi is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern East Region. It had an estimated **87,176 people** in 2021 on 1,375 km² (about 63 per km²). 153 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 20 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 87,176people (2021)
- 1,375km²
- 20mapped services
- 162 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Chereponi?

Chereponi had an estimated **87,176 people** in 2021 — 13.2% of Northern East Region, 162nd of 260 districts. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Northern East Region figure of 1,045). Spread over 1,375 km², that is about **63 people per km²**, 221st of 260 districts.

48.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 17 across Northern East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****16,512**

5–9 ****14,335**

10–14 ****11,125**

15–19 ****9,689**

20–24 ****8,505**

25–29 ****6,141**

30–34 ****5,346**

35–39 ****3,801**

40–44 ****3,229**

45–49 ****2,205**

50–54 ****1,805**

55–59 ****1,114**

60–64 ****1,117**

65–69 ****653**

70–74 ****584**

75–79 ****425**

80–84 ****312**

85–89 ****145**

90–94 ****87**

95+ ****46**

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

## Where is Chereponi?

Chereponi lies in [Northern East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 3 other districts: [Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/bunkpurugu-nakpanduri/), [Gushegu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/gushegu/) and [Saboba](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/saboba/). By area it is the 50th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 15.2% of [Northern East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/). The centre of Chereponi is about 516 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 74 km from Nalerigu, the main town of Northern East Region. The centre point is at 10.1788° N, 0.2074° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Chereponi

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chereponi: 1 castle or fort.

- wenchiki chief palace · castle or fort

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Chereponi

- 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) · Tamale137 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 06:08, 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 Chereponi

Open gazetteers list **153 villages, towns and localities** in Chereponi. Settlements here lie between about 119 m and 204 m above sea level (median 162 m).

- Adare
- Akromabra
- Akundiyi
- Akunoyi
- Ando
- Angwo
- Asare
- Awareke
- B-ni
- Baguli
- Bangbale
- Banjani
- Banjanin
- Beigbande
- Beigbunde
- Blebage
- Bogaso
- Bogassu
- Bumburika
- Buramamate
- Chanchango
- Chantendi
- Chere
- Chere Ndrakankanu
- Chere-Drakankanu
- Chereponi
- Chiakasi
- Chunbawso
- Dambu
- Diana
- Dudongo
- Famisa
- Fawle
- Fieso
- Garin Kuuka
- Gwalo
- Itele
- Jakpari
- Jakpele
- Jakwa
- Jangbana
- Janyuni
- Jimbale
- Jimbegele
- Jirima
- Jujungo
- Kablani
- Kakali
- Kokpogele
- Komba
- Kpabogu
- Kpananbogu
- Kpananbong
- Kpani
- Kpatani
- Kpeidi
- Kponchiga
- Kuanu-Nansoni
- Kubra
- Kudani
- Kukpanga
- Kunajigu
- Kunari
- Kwamenasoni
- Kwomnafaw
- Labanga
- Lagatango
- Lala
- Lamirem
- Lekpogele
- Lower Daabu
- Mambanbole
- Masowawchi
- Nababawri
- Nabijako
- Nabuom
- Nachago
- Nachiem
- Nachiko
- Nachikongo
- Nadere
- Nadumbali
- Nadune
- Naduni
- Naja
- Najigongu
- Najiri
- Nakago
- Nakpali
- Namalku
- Namariku
- Nambesu
- Namuibui
- Namunjoga
- Nananouri
- Nangbande
- Nanori
- Nansoni
- Nansoni 1
- Nansoni 2
- Nanyuni
- Naturi
- Naturi Ndorenu
- Nawari
- Nawiogu
- Nawlogu
- Nazawni
- Nwabongo
- Nyambande
- Nyamijawga
- Nyimbongo
- Pechinaboi
- Saka
- Sanganere
- Sangbana
- Senjituogo
- Sherabu
- Sonkpon
- Sunkpungu
- Tachegu
- Tachieku
- Tachieku zongo
- Tafaigaw
- Tanja
- Techegu
- Tembuon
- Tempango
- Timanga
- Tinchangu
- Tinchangu Bondoli
- Tinchangu Malacam
- Tojenda
- Tojenga
- Tombo
- Tosale
- Tubamchifi
- Tukpandi
- Tumbo
- Tunsuga
- Tuobongo
- Upper Daabu
- Wabiri
- Wanjaga
- Wanjoga
- Wawabiri
- Wawaso
- Wawaso 2
- Wenchiki
- Wogu
- Womati
- Yakpaga Mbureka
- Yawgu
- Zangbana

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 Chereponi

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams.

- Bomomboi
- Kpana
- Kuagao
- Lubunja
- Naboi
- Nkwonioboni
- Sempeni
- Wawa
- Yaka
- Yamboul

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 Chereponi and the best time to visit

In Chereponi, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,291 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (259 mm) and the driest Dec (1 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 24 2 

Feb 28 10 

Mar 30 30 

Apr 30 86 

May 29 142 

Jun 27 170 

Jul 26 229 

Aug 26 259 

Sep 26 232 

Oct 27 116 

Nov 26 12 

Dec 24 1 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chereponi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Chereponi Hospital · Chereponi 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.13051&mlon=0.28664#map=17/10.13051/0.28664) 

Petrol pump StarOil · East Mamprusi 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.30239&mlon=-0.09097#map=17/10.30239/-0.09097) 

School Nansoni Junior high school · Chereponi 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18998&mlon=0.21260#map=17/10.18998/0.21260) 

Police station Wenchiki Police Station · Chereponi 10 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 Chereponi

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools15
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1

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

- Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri
- East Mamprusi
- Mamprugu Moagduri
- West Mamprusi Municipal
- Yunyoo-Nasuan

## Quick answers

- Where is Chereponi?In Northern East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Chereponi?87,176 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chereponi?About 16 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chereponi?About 63 people per km²
- What borders Chereponi?Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri, Gushegu and Saboba
- What is there to see in Chereponi?wenchiki chief palace
- What time zone is Chereponi in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Chereponi?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Chereponi?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chereponi?153 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chereponi?Settlements lie between 119 m and 204 m
- What is the best time to visit Chereponi?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chereponi?Chereponi Hospital, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chereponi?StarOil, about 35 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Chereponi?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chereponi?GH0902 (OCHA common operational dataset)