# Nanton District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Northern Region 

# Nanton

Nanton is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **50,767 people** in 2021 on 477 km² (about 106 per km²). 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 50,767people (2021)
- 477km²
- 5mapped services
- 152 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nanton?

Nanton had an estimated **50,767 people** in 2021 — 2.2% of Northern Region, 245th of 260 districts. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (below the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 477 km², that is about **106 people per km²**, 173rd of 260 districts.

46.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 99 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,588**

5–9 ****8,488**

10–14 ****5,475**

15–19 ****4,430**

20–24 ****4,125**

25–29 ****3,733**

30–34 ****3,551**

35–39 ****2,613**

40–44 ****2,505**

45–49 ****1,570**

50–54 ****1,415**

55–59 ****751**

60–64 ****792**

65–69 ****414**

70–74 ****514**

75–79 ****365**

80–84 ****261**

85–89 ****87**

90–94 ****68**

95+ ****22**

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

## Where is Nanton?

Nanton lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Karaga](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/karaga/), [Mion](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/mion/), [Sagnerigu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/sagnerigu/), [Savelugu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/savelugu/) and [Tamale Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tamale-metropolitan/). By area it is the 153rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 1.9% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Nanton is about 449 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 23 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.5605° N, 0.7099° 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 Nanton

### Nearby, outside Nanton

- Pong Tamale Chief Palace · castle or fort, Savelugu20 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: Nanton

- 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) · Tamale17 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:45).

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 Nanton

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Nanton. Settlements here lie between about 133 m and 186 m above sea level (median 152 m).

- Afaya
- Balshei
- Batanyili
- Bruma
- Bungbum
- Chehiyili
- Diggu
- Dingoni
- Dungwani
- Fazehini
- Fazihini
- Gbumgbum
- Gbungnaayili
- Giana
- Goluri
- Grusiya
- Guno
- Guntingli
- Gushei
- Gwintinli
- Jana
- Janakpeng
- Jegun
- Jegun Kukuo
- Kopiong
- Kpachelo
- Kpakyelu
- Kpalagalanyili
- Kpano
- Kparigilanyili
- Kpenduli
- Kpongnayili
- Kpunduli
- Lagbani
- Loni
- Looni
- Manguli
- Moya
- Nagdigu
- Nanton
- Nanton Kurugu
- Nantongkurugu
- Naprisi
- Niakwa
- Niollogu
- Nyamandu
- Nyeko
- Nyeregeyili
- Nyolugu
- Panno
- Sahakpaligu
- Sahanayili
- Sakpali
- Sandu
- Sanvili
- Sindigu
- Tahakpamo
- Talole
- Tampion
- Tampion Dohi
- Tampiong
- Tigu
- Tinkurugu
- Tumahi
- Wantugu
- Yapalsi
- Yemo
- Zaali
- Zetugu
- Zion
- Ziong
- Zogaw
- Zoggu
- Zogoga
- Zokuga
- Zoonaayili

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 Nanton

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

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Tamale Fuelwood Forest Reserves

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 Nanton and the best time to visit

In Nanton, 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 Nanton

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Nanton Kurug Clinic (New) · Nanton 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.61713&mlon=-0.74542#map=17/9.61713/-0.74542) 

Bank ADB · Savelugu 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.61745&mlon=-0.82913#map=17/9.61745/-0.82913) 

ATM Tamale · Tamale Metropolitan 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.40886&mlon=-0.84154#map=17/9.40886/-0.84154) 

Petrol pump Nagaami Oil · Savelugu 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.57149&mlon=-0.83442#map=17/9.57149/-0.83442) 

Hotel African Dream · Sagnerigu 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.51045&mlon=-0.84194#map=17/9.51045/-0.84194) 

Mall EU China Mall · Tamale Metropolitan 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.42106&mlon=-0.85385#map=17/9.42106/-0.85385) 

School (Old) Nanton Kurugu JHS · Nanton 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.61674&mlon=-0.74054#map=17/9.61674/-0.74054) 

College As-Salam · Sagnerigu 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.44906&mlon=-0.84375#map=17/9.44906/-0.84375) 

Police station Savelugu Police Station · Savelugu 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.59847&mlon=-0.83106#map=17/9.59847/-0.83106) 

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 Nanton

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools4

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Nanton?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nanton?50,767 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nanton?About 17 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nanton?About 106 people per km²
- What borders Nanton?Karaga, Mion, Sagnerigu, Savelugu and Tamale Metropolitan
- What is there to see in Nanton?Pong Tamale Chief Palace
- What time zone is Nanton in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nanton?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nanton?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nanton?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nanton?Settlements lie between 133 m and 186 m
- What is the best time to visit Nanton?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nanton?Nanton Kurug Clinic (New), about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nanton?ADB, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nanton?Tamale, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nanton?Nagaami Oil, about 14 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nanton?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nanton?GH0806 (OCHA common operational dataset)