# Nanumba North District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-north/

District · Northern Region 

# Nanumba North

Nanumba North is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **188,680 people** in 2021 on 2,262 km² (about 83 per km²). 71 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 188,680people (2021)
- 2,262km²
- 15mapped services
- 175 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nanumba North?

Nanumba North had an estimated **188,680 people** in 2021 — 8.2% of Northern Region, 33rd of 260 districts. There are 1,045 women for every 1,000 men (above the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 2,262 km², that is about **83 people per km²**, 199th of 260 districts.

46.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% 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 97 children and older people.

0–4 ****34,152**

5–9 ****30,202**

10–14 ****23,257**

15–19 ****19,719**

20–24 ****18,232**

25–29 ****14,043**

30–34 ****12,525**

35–39 ****9,241**

40–44 ****8,143**

45–49 ****5,033**

50–54 ****4,106**

55–59 ****2,349**

60–64 ****2,444**

65–69 ****1,257**

70–74 ****1,482**

75–79 ****955**

80–84 ****874**

85–89 ****364**

90–94 ****185**

95+ ****117**

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

## Where is Nanumba North?

Nanumba North lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Mion](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/mion/), [Nanumba South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-south/), [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/), [Yendi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/yendi-municipal/) and [Zabzugu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/zabzugu/). By area it is the 24th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 9.1% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Nanumba North is about 374 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 94 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 8.9216° N, 0.1384° 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: Nanumba North

- 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) · Tamale106 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi293 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:07, 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 Nanumba North

Open gazetteers list **71 villages, towns and localities** in Nanumba North. The largest with a recorded population: Bimbila (34,262). Settlements here lie between about 117 m and 217 m above sea level (median 175 m).

- Afayili
- Bachado
- Bakpaba
- Bimbila
- Bimbilla
- Binalogdo Katajeli
- Bincheratanga
- Chamba
- Dakpam
- Diini
- Dipah
- Djagbemba
- Djo
- Djonajile
- Dogbam
- Duuni
- Gbeni
- Gieji
- Gjoe
- Gongonpa
- Gulnyansi
- Gundo
- Gunguni
- Jaa
- Jagbojado
- Jagodo
- Jakodo
- Jamo
- Jayemdo
- Jeji
- Jeji Bonglo
- Jonayili
- Kalegu
- Kasampwi
- Kimoateek
- Konjopane
- Kpangjehae
- Laganya
- Lamja
- Lepusi
- Lomkpi
- Makayili
- Malogni
- Mimipeasam
- Monkwado
- Nabalnando
- Nagbiegu
- Nakpa
- Nakpa-gbeini
- Nasia
- Nasuani
- Old Pusuga
- Pusuga
- Sabonjida
- Salnayili Battor
- Shindili
- Sirimboma
- Sogun No.1
- Sogun No.2
- Taali
- Tale
- Tikpillani
- Toenajile
- Tokpila
- Tonayili
- Tong
- Udomiabrah
- Vwusi
- Wald
- Wasando
- Yapala

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 Nanumba North

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Bumbun
- Kambo
- Kbongo
- Kobuja
- Kunaba
- Naleleba
- Nasiwa
- Njembele
- Saka

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 Nanumba North and the best time to visit

In Nanumba North, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,293 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (226 mm) and the driest Dec (3 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 7 

Feb 29 14 

Mar 30 52 

Apr 29 107 

May 28 138 

Jun 27 168 

Jul 26 212 

Aug 26 206 

Sep 26 226 

Oct 27 141 

Nov 27 19 

Dec 26 3 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nanumba North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bimbilla Hospital · Nanumba North 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85798&mlon=0.05506#map=17/8.85798/0.05506) 

Bank GCB Bank · Nanumba North 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85411&mlon=0.05723#map=17/8.85411/0.05723) 

Petrol pump Goil · Nanumba North 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.87349&mlon=0.04251#map=17/8.87349/0.04251) 

School Lepusi Junior High School · Nanumba North 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.05118&mlon=-0.01168#map=17/9.05118/-0.01168) 

College Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Bimbilla · Nanumba North 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.87147&mlon=0.04816#map=17/8.87147/0.04816) 

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 Nanumba North

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps3
- Schools8
- Colleges and universities1

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Nanumba North?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nanumba North?188,680 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nanumba North?About 17 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nanumba North?About 83 people per km²
- What borders Nanumba North?Mion, Nanumba South, North East Gonja, Yendi Municipal and Zabzugu
- What time zone is Nanumba North in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nanumba North?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nanumba North?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nanumba North?71 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nanumba North?Settlements lie between 117 m and 217 m
- What is the best time to visit Nanumba North?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nanumba North?Bimbilla Hospital, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nanumba North?GCB Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nanumba North?Goil, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nanumba North?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Nanumba North?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nanumba North?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nanumba North?GH0807 (OCHA common operational dataset)