# Kpandai District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Northern Region 

# Kpandai

Kpandai is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **126,213 people** in 2021 on 1,133 km² (about 111 per km²). Its main town is Kpandae. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 126,213people (2021)
- 1,133km²
- 12mapped services
- 146 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kpandai?

Kpandai had an estimated **126,213 people** in 2021 — 5.5% of Northern Region, 82nd of 260 districts. There are 1,007 women for every 1,000 men (below the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 1,133 km², that is about **111 people per km²**, 160th of 260 districts.

44.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 18 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 89 children and older people.

0–4 ****20,294**

5–9 ****19,050**

10–14 ****16,405**

15–19 ****14,788**

20–24 ****12,231**

25–29 ****9,449**

30–34 ****8,194**

35–39 ****6,219**

40–44 ****5,421**

45–49 ****3,812**

50–54 ****2,885**

55–59 ****1,930**

60–64 ****1,745**

65–69 ****1,035**

70–74 ****924**

75–79 ****681**

80–84 ****643**

85–89 ****287**

90–94 ****132**

95+ ****88**

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

## Where is Kpandai?

Kpandai lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Krachi Nchumuru](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-nchumuru/), [Nanumba South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-south/), [Nkwanta North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/nkwanta-north/), [Nkwanta South Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/nkwanta-south-municipal/) and [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/). By area it is the 61st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 4.6% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Kpandai is about 315 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 141 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 8.3868° N, 0.0653° W.

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 Kpandai

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kpandai: 2 caves.

- Goslow · cave
- goslow · cave

### Nearby, outside Kpandai

- goslow · cave, Krachi Nchumuru4.1 km

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: Kpandai

- 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) · Tamale157 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi251 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:44).

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 Kpandai

Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Kpandai. The largest with a recorded population: Kpandae (8,652). Settlements here lie between about 89 m and 198 m above sea level (median 146 m).

- Balai
- Balasi
- Banda
- Bankamba
- Bejim
- Bimbari
- Bladjai
- Bladjal
- Bora
- Buya
- Buya New Town
- Chakori
- Dalardo
- Dobone
- Ekumdipe
- Jama Nkwanta
- Kalande
- Kanbonwule
- Kanbonwule Beposo
- Kanbowele
- Katiajeli
- Katiejeli
- Kitare
- Kojobonipe
- Kpakpa
- Kpandae
- Kpandai
- Kpankpan
- Kumdi
- Kumindi WB
- Kwadwobone
- Lambado
- Lesseni
- Lungni
- Malango
- Nangjuri
- Nkanchina
- Suruku
- Wiae

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 Kpandai

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Bala
- Bassa
- Bongwo
- Dombon
- Kpankpan
- Lante
- Lumpe
- Sakpengji
- Walaba

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 Kpandai and the best time to visit

In Kpandai, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,438 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (250 mm) and the driest Dec (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 10 

Feb 28 19 

Mar 29 61 

Apr 28 118 

May 28 149 

Jun 26 188 

Jul 26 240 

Aug 25 217 

Sep 26 250 

Oct 27 159 

Nov 27 22 

Dec 26 5 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kpandai

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kpandai District Hospital · Kpandai 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.45976&mlon=-0.02321#map=17/8.45976/-0.02321) 

Bank Asubonten Rural Bank · Krachi Nchumuru 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.14303&mlon=-0.15147#map=17/8.14303/-0.15147) 

Petrol pump Amdaway · Kpandai 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.45305&mlon=-0.01355#map=17/8.45305/-0.01355) 

Hotel Bowmarie Resort · Kpandai 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.45141&mlon=-0.01486#map=17/8.45141/-0.01486) 

School Let Us Shine Girls Academy · Kpandai 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.46021&mlon=-0.02151#map=17/8.46021/-0.02151) 

Police station Kpandai Police Station · Kpandai 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.46184&mlon=-0.01178#map=17/8.46184/-0.01178) 

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 Kpandai

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools6
- 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 Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Kpandai?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kpandai?126,213 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kpandai?About 17 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kpandai?About 111 people per km²
- What borders Kpandai?Krachi Nchumuru, Nanumba South, Nkwanta North, Nkwanta South Municipal and North East Gonja
- What is there to see in Kpandai?Goslow, goslow
- What time zone is Kpandai in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kpandai?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kpandai?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kpandai?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kpandai?Settlements lie between 89 m and 198 m
- What is the best time to visit Kpandai?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kpandai?Kpandai District Hospital, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kpandai?Asubonten Rural Bank, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kpandai?Amdaway, about 9.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kpandai?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kpandai?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kpandai?GH0803 (OCHA common operational dataset)