# Karaga District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Northern Region 

# Karaga

Karaga is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **114,225 people** in 2021 on 3,121 km² (about 37 per km²). 133 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 114,225people (2021)
- 3,121km²
- 10mapped services
- 156 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Karaga?

Karaga had an estimated **114,225 people** in 2021 — 4.9% of Northern Region, 112th of 260 districts. There are 1,052 women for every 1,000 men (above the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 3,121 km², that is about **37 people per km²**, 240th of 260 districts.

47.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 18 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,852**

5–9 ****18,792**

10–14 ****11,870**

15–19 ****10,363**

20–24 ****10,704**

25–29 ****8,173**

30–34 ****8,030**

35–39 ****5,385**

40–44 ****5,166**

45–49 ****2,817**

50–54 ****2,714**

55–59 ****1,221**

60–64 ****1,711**

65–69 ****836**

70–74 ****1,055**

75–79 ****644**

80–84 ****564**

85–89 ****133**

90–94 ****117**

95+ ****78**

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

## Where is Karaga?

Karaga lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [East Mamprusi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/east-mamprusi/), [Gushegu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/gushegu/), [Mion](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/mion/), [Nanton](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanton/), [Savelugu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/savelugu/) and [West Mamprusi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/west-mamprusi-municipal/). By area it is the 13th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 12.6% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Karaga is about 486 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 66 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.9167° N, 0.5357° 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: Karaga

- 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) · Tamale54 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou291 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:43).

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 Karaga

Open gazetteers list **133 villages, towns and localities** in Karaga. Settlements here lie between about 123 m and 232 m above sea level (median 156 m).

- Aduyili
- Bagale
- Bagkurli
- Bagurugu
- Bakuli
- Baliga
- Bediako
- Bilisinga
- Bindure
- Bugulugu
- Dagago
- Debla
- Deble
- Dibulo
- Dime
- Ditane
- Djaguhuga
- Dudawge
- Duna
- Galabisi
- Gbalga
- Gbenjaga
- Gbenjaga-Binduri
- Gbonlua
- Gorgu
- Gua
- Guma
- Gunayiri
- Gundogo
- Gure
- Idua
- Jagogo
- Jankpinhi
- Jemaka
- Jemaka-Tindon
- Kamboshia
- Kaptun
- Karaga
- Kasale
- Kasiele
- Komayili
- Kopalli
- Kotiko
- Kpakpaligu
- Kpalpulga
- Kpalsako
- Kpalsong
- Kpatribogu
- Kuduli
- Landua
- Langogu/Gbutugu
- Lanobe
- Lantarni
- Lapliga
- Limo
- Luluga
- Manie
- Momo
- Nabulugu
- Nadabare
- Nakpaliga
- Nakpansong
- Nakpanzogo
- Nakundugu
- Nalole
- Naluo
- Namburugu
- Nandukpolugu
- Nanduli
- Nangmong
- Nangunpong
- Nanong Nayiri
- Napoligu
- Natigu
- Natigu-Zinyenayinga
- Nayobere
- Niangwello
- Niengah
- Nion
- Ntanga
- Nyangari-Sokode
- Nyansobuga
- Nyong-Guma
- Nyong-Naayili
- Pekura
- Pion
- Pishigu
- Pisigu
- Pokura
- Pubuo
- Pulua
- Punglayiri
- Saganayiri
- Sakulo
- Salikpa
- Sampa
- Sanlubisi
- Sedugo
- Shiung
- Shogo
- Simoli
- Suguri
- Sung
- Takaligu
- Tamalago
- Tamaligu
- Tamalugu
- Tamani
- Tambigu
- Tanga
- Tegin
- Tenyeli
- Tesungu
- Tindayili
- Tong
- Trindi
- Tugbwini
- Tunge
- Yaga
- Yegiba
- Yemo-karaga
- Yibiye
- Yilanga
- Yilong
- Yuwail
- Zandua
- Zankali
- Zankalla
- Zikia
- Zimdimdo
- Zindimdo
- Zinye
- Zinyee

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 Karaga

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

### Water

18 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Bulibuli
- Klupeung
- Kokura
- Kologsibluga
- Kpala
- Kpembik
- Kulda
- Kulubela
- Kuluda
- Kwillibong
- Najem
- Namobo
- Napue
- Ouakuluga
- Paw
- Titiere
- Tom
- Viguni
- Zandukpalaga

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 Karaga and the best time to visit

In Karaga, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,206 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (246 mm) and the driest Dec (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 2 

Feb 28 11 

Mar 31 28 

Apr 31 80 

May 29 132 

Jun 28 153 

Jul 26 217 

Aug 26 246 

Sep 26 220 

Oct 27 105 

Nov 26 11 

Dec 24 1 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Karaga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Pishigu Clinic · Karaga 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96667&mlon=-0.64736#map=17/9.96667/-0.64736) 

Petrol pump Nasona · Savelugu 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87602&mlon=-0.87180#map=17/9.87602/-0.87180) 

Hotel Ropads Guest House · Gushegu 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91221&mlon=-0.21413#map=17/9.91221/-0.21413) 

School Sung School · Karaga 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93779&mlon=-0.54353#map=17/9.93779/-0.54353) 

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 Karaga

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools7
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants1

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

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Karaga?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Karaga?114,225 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Karaga?About 16 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Karaga?About 37 people per km²
- What borders Karaga?East Mamprusi, Gushegu, Mion, Nanton, Savelugu and West Mamprusi Municipal
- What time zone is Karaga in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Karaga?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Karaga?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Karaga?133 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Karaga?Settlements lie between 123 m and 232 m
- What is the best time to visit Karaga?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Karaga?Pishigu Clinic, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Karaga?Nasona, about 37 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Karaga?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Karaga?GH0802 (OCHA common operational dataset)