# Gushegu District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/gushegu/

District · Northern Region 

# Gushegu

Gushegu is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **153,965 people** in 2021 on 2,674 km² (about 58 per km²). 170 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 153,965people (2021)
- 2,674km²
- 5mapped services
- 183 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gushegu?

Gushegu had an estimated **153,965 people** in 2021 — 6.7% of Northern Region, 55th of 260 districts. There are 1,043 women for every 1,000 men (above the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 2,674 km², that is about **58 people per km²**, 229th of 260 districts.

49.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 18 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 109 children and older people.

0–4 ****33,339**

5–9 ****26,914**

10–14 ****16,147**

15–19 ****13,422**

20–24 ****13,586**

25–29 ****10,896**

30–34 ****10,337**

35–39 ****7,305**

40–44 ****6,842**

45–49 ****3,962**

50–54 ****3,487**

55–59 ****1,599**

60–64 ****2,144**

65–69 ****1,021**

70–74 ****1,345**

75–79 ****714**

80–84 ****564**

85–89 ****181**

90–94 ****97**

95+ ****63**

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

## Where is Gushegu?

Gushegu lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/bunkpurugu-nakpanduri/), [Chereponi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/chereponi/), [East Mamprusi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/east-mamprusi/), [Karaga](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/karaga/), [Mion](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/mion/), [Saboba](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/saboba/) and [Yunyoo-Nasuan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/yunyoo-nasuan/). By area it is the 18th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 10.8% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Gushegu is about 486 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 96 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.9229° N, 0.1448° W.

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: Gushegu

- 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) · Tamale89 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:42).

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 Gushegu

Open gazetteers list **170 villages, towns and localities** in Gushegu. Settlements here lie between about 138 m and 243 m above sea level (median 183 m).

- Bakpoli
- Bambuli
- Bankali
- Batani
- Bawgo
- Betei
- Bienda
- Biyemba
- Blachoni
- Bogo
- Bolalagole
- Boma
- Bulugu
- Bundure
- Chakoja
- Chimboni
- Damdabole
- Dekpunga
- Dinyogo
- Djimbele
- Djun
- Dogutetiego
- Dunjocho
- Fatelanyili
- Fietole
- Funga
- Ga
- Gabawni
- Galwei
- Gariwe
- Gbambu
- Gbane
- Gbintiri
- Gbogo
- Gbogu
- Genguna
- Gorugu
- Gula
- Gungula
- Guschiegu
- Gushegu
- Ischie
- Jakpa
- Jaktende
- Jibliga
- Jimbala
- Jimbale
- Jirimbale
- Junjungo
- Kalamoago
- Kantanbuguri
- Katani
- Kenka-Jamponyinga
- Klukpanga
- Kobali
- Koliki
- Komia
- Konkonjani
- Kotoa
- Kpakalga
- Kpalugu
- Kpanashie
- Kpandana
- Kpantogli
- Kpatinga
- Kpembik
- Kpesenyuni
- Kpetebu
- Kpintao
- Krumabla
- Kudali
- Kuduli
- Kugwigu
- Kukpoku
- Kunguri
- Kupelugu
- Kutung
- Kwamapi
- Lago
- Lagogbani
- Lalak
- Lalogli (Bulalugli)
- Langbalanga
- Legale
- Luomba
- Madjefo
- Maga
- Manda
- Mangwala
- Manie
- Maon
- Masidjun
- Mayefugo
- Mbosumbo
- Miantele
- Moago
- Nababiri
- Nabeyin
- Nabiago
- Nabila
- Nabule
- Nachiem
- Nachiu
- Nadogo
- Nagale
- Najiri
- Nakamboro
- Nakoli
- Nakunga
- Nalambuom
- Nalogo
- Nalogu (Taloli)
- Namamba
- Namanga
- Namgbamba
- Namongbani
- Namutua
- Nangan
- Nangwala
- Nankani
- Nanyiri
- Nasamwiaga
- Nasumbongo
- Nasuo
- Nausugu
- Nawiago
- Nawuni
- Nayugu
- Ngbalenchere
- Nworon
- Nworung
- Nyambande
- Nyansung
- Oberade
- Potele
- Pulo
- Pumo No.1
- Pushiegu
- Saguli
- Sakpale
- Sala
- Samanga
- Sambobugu
- Sampiamon
- Sanbanga
- Santile
- Senjele
- Seribonde
- Setanga
- Solochojachale
- Surugu
- Talole
- Tejenga
- Tigbongo
- Tindongo
- Tinyowil
- Tirno
- Tuosanga
- Waawu
- Wabalanum
- Wakpon
- Wawu
- Yabogo
- Yakabokaw
- Yamboai
- Yeshi
- Yiborigu Yapala
- Yiyamba
- Zulor
- Zuoyili

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 Gushegu

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Jumbula
- Kersa
- Kpembik
- Kpomboi
- Kpunbula
- Nwabongo
- Tiha
- Wakpe

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 Gushegu and the best time to visit

In Gushegu, 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 Gushegu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gushegu Municipal Hospital · Gushegu 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92972&mlon=-0.21399#map=17/9.92972/-0.21399) 

Hotel Eastern Corridor Hotel · Gushegu 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93138&mlon=-0.20549#map=17/9.93138/-0.20549) 

School Gushegu Senior High School · Gushegu 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90796&mlon=-0.21430#map=17/9.90796/-0.21430) 

College University of Technology & Applied Sciences · Karaga 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08937&mlon=-0.18106#map=17/10.08937/-0.18106) 

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 Gushegu

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

- Hospitals2
- Hotels2
- Schools1

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 Region

- Karaga
- Kpandai
- Kumbungu
- Mion
- Nanton
- Nanumba North
- Nanumba South
- Saboba
- Sagnerigu
- Savelugu
- Tamale Metropolitan
- Tatale Sanguli
- Tolon
- Yendi Municipal
- Zabzugu

## Quick answers

- Where is Gushegu?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Gushegu?153,965 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gushegu?About 15 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gushegu?About 58 people per km²
- What borders Gushegu?Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri, Chereponi, East Mamprusi, Karaga, Mion, Saboba and Yunyoo-Nasuan
- What time zone is Gushegu in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Gushegu?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Gushegu?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gushegu?170 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gushegu?Settlements lie between 138 m and 243 m
- What is the best time to visit Gushegu?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gushegu?Gushegu Municipal Hospital, about 7.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gushegu?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gushegu?GH0801 (OCHA common operational dataset)