# Mion District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Northern Region 

# Mion

Mion is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **94,930 people** in 2021 on 2,715 km² (about 35 per km²). 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 94,930people (2021)
- 2,715km²
- 4mapped services
- 195 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mion?

Mion had an estimated **94,930 people** in 2021 — 4.1% of Northern Region, 138th of 260 districts. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (below the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 2,715 km², that is about **35 people per km²**, 241st of 260 districts.

47.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% 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 102 children and older people.

0–4 ****17,144**

5–9 ****16,119**

10–14 ****11,728**

15–19 ****9,270**

20–24 ****8,679**

25–29 ****6,847**

30–34 ****6,118**

35–39 ****4,667**

40–44 ****4,138**

45–49 ****2,625**

50–54 ****2,171**

55–59 ****1,212**

60–64 ****1,308**

65–69 ****741**

70–74 ****820**

75–79 ****606**

80–84 ****431**

85–89 ****161**

90–94 ****87**

95+ ****58**

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

## Where is Mion?

Mion lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 9 other districts: [Gushegu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/gushegu/), [Karaga](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/karaga/), [Nanton](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanton/), [Nanumba North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-north/), [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/), [Saboba](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/saboba/), [Tamale Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tamale-metropolitan/), [Yendi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/yendi-municipal/) and [Zabzugu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/zabzugu/). By area it is the 17th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 10.9% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Mion is about 434 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 56 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.4531° N, 0.3352° 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: Mion

- 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) · Tamale59 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:09, 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 Mion

Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Mion. Settlements here lie between about 97 m and 273 m above sea level (median 195 m).

- Akinajile
- Alfayili
- Bachabordo
- Baduri
- Bioyili
- Bofoyili
- Bogoyili
- Bong
- Botrung
- Buli
- Chelli
- Cheogu
- D.C. Kura
- Degbawa
- Denie
- Didjo
- Diziri
- Donbeni
- Duni
- Fule
- Gindel
- Gunsi
- Gwenshi
- Jaburu
- Jegbuni
- Jegwa
- Jimile
- Jimle
- Jolo
- Kaiyong
- Kapalbagu
- Katengule
- Kobiele
- Kpabia
- Kpachaa
- Kpillhini
- Kpukpalgu
- Kpunkpano
- Kulenpiyo
- Kulinkpegu Chanzeni
- Kulupene
- Kwari
- Labaringa
- Macheliyili
- Marijaire
- Mbatinga
- Nadundo
- Nakpasala
- Navili
- Nurgu
- Nyaboku
- Paanting
- Pabila
- Palari
- Palguni
- Pilteng
- Pwana
- Sakabu
- Sakpeh
- Salamkpong
- Salankpang
- Salwelsi
- Sambu
- Sanduli
- Sang
- Sanji
- Sekpe
- Tarnamo
- Tensung
- Tidjo
- Tijo
- Tindayili
- Tintungu
- Tononoli
- Tu Wuo
- Tuwua
- Tuya
- Umpigo
- Wuli
- Zakpalsi
- Zanduli
- Zilimo
- Ziluno
- Ziro

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 Mion

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Kulusulu

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 Mion and the best time to visit

In Mion, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,074 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (200 mm) and the driest Dec (2 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 25 3 

Feb 29 14 

Mar 31 41 

Apr 30 81 

May 29 114 

Jun 27 134 

Jul 26 170 

Aug 26 175 

Sep 26 200 

Oct 27 122 

Nov 27 20 

Dec 25 2 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mion

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ambulant Station Bachabordo · Mion 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.36918&mlon=-0.15748#map=17/9.36918/-0.15748) 

Bank ADB · Yendi Municipal 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.45081&mlon=-0.00814#map=17/9.45081/-0.00814) 

ATM Stanbic Bank · Yendi Municipal 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.44195&mlon=-0.00629#map=17/9.44195/-0.00629) 

Petrol pump Goil · Yendi Municipal 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.43749&mlon=-0.03926#map=17/9.43749/-0.03926) 

Hotel White House Lodge · Yendi Municipal 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.46315&mlon=-0.01034#map=17/9.46315/-0.01034) 

School Sang Community Day Senior High School · Mion 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.42411&mlon=-0.25451#map=17/9.42411/-0.25451) 

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 Mion

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

- Hospitals2
- 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 Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Mion?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Mion?94,930 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mion?About 16 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mion?About 35 people per km²
- What borders Mion?Gushegu, Karaga, Nanton, Nanumba North, North East Gonja, Saboba, Tamale Metropolitan, Yendi Municipal and Zabzugu
- What time zone is Mion in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Mion?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Mion?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mion?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mion?Settlements lie between 97 m and 273 m
- What is the best time to visit Mion?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mion?Ambulant Station Bachabordo, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mion?ADB, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mion?Stanbic Bank, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mion?Goil, about 33 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mion?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mion?GH0805 (OCHA common operational dataset)