# Nanumba South District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Northern Region 

# Nanumba South

Nanumba South is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **106,374 people** in 2021 on 1,789 km² (about 59 per km²). 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 106,374people (2021)
- 1,789km²
- 4mapped services
- 139 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nanumba South?

Nanumba South had an estimated **106,374 people** in 2021 — 4.6% of Northern Region, 123rd of 260 districts. There are 1,026 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 1,789 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 227th of 260 districts.

48.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% 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 106 children and older people.

0–4 ****21,026**

5–9 ****17,348**

10–14 ****13,303**

15–19 ****10,740**

20–24 ****9,969**

25–29 ****7,605**

30–34 ****6,814**

35–39 ****5,190**

40–44 ****4,272**

45–49 ****2,585**

50–54 ****1,942**

55–59 ****1,224**

60–64 ****1,290**

65–69 ****699**

70–74 ****853**

75–79 ****614**

80–84 ****544**

85–89 ****185**

90–94 ****114**

95+ ****57**

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

## Where is Nanumba South?

Nanumba South lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Kpandai](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/kpandai/), [Nanumba North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-north/), [Nkwanta North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/nkwanta-north/), [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/), [Tatale Sanguli](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tatale-sanguli/) and [Zabzugu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/zabzugu/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 7.2% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Nanumba South is about 358 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 121 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 8.7671° N, 0.0554° E.

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 South

- 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) · Tamale134 km
- Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) · Kumasi292 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:06, 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 South

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Nanumba South. Settlements here lie between about 81 m and 209 m above sea level (median 139 m).

- Agbodito
- Akonsyili
- Anturo
- Baduli
- Banayi
- Bandiyili
- Bassarekura
- Bato
- Binda
- Binpordo
- Boayili
- Bondaando
- Bongolbu
- Chagi No.1
- Chagi No.2
- Chichagi
- Chichari
- Chifilini
- Dambdo
- Danado
- Dangbe
- Djaleba
- Egambodo
- Gabogo
- Gambo
- Gbungbaliga
- Jerba
- Jimam
- Jman
- Joali
- Junle
- Kabiliya
- Kabrekurah
- Kanjo
- Kanjo Kura
- Kotoya
- Kpabi
- Kpabudo
- Kpalisogu
- Kukuo
- Lankani
- Lifaaldo
- Malgone
- Moba
- Mongoasi
- Montanaya
- Monyindo
- Nabayili
- Nakpayili
- Nakwayele
- Nangbaslni
- Napado
- Nasaaba
- Nasondo
- Nboondo
- Nnaldo
- Nyamani
- Puduya
- Sakpe
- Salena
- Sato
- Soburi
- Takando
- Takorodo
- Tampaya
- Tanamdo
- Tigbando
- Tikayido
- Tinageria
- Tinawando
- Tjole
- Ukpanjani
- Wajuldo
- Wulasi
- Wulensi
- Zonyohini

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 South

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Batua
- Bulugu
- Bungjele
- Ditiri
- Gbelegu
- Karsa
- Kuldakole
- Kuma
- Kumoo
- Lambu
- Lombo
- Mo
- Najiso
- Palacha
- Sinjurugu

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 South and the best time to visit

In Nanumba South, 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 South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bimbilla Hospital · Nanumba North 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85798&mlon=0.05506#map=17/8.85798/0.05506) 

Bank GCB Bank · Nanumba North 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85411&mlon=0.05723#map=17/8.85411/0.05723) 

Petrol pump Star Oil · Nanumba North 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.84794&mlon=0.05953#map=17/8.84794/0.05953) 

Hotel Bowmarie Resort · Kpandai 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.45141&mlon=-0.01486#map=17/8.45141/-0.01486) 

School Binda L/A Primary · Nanumba South 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.76975&mlon=0.05603#map=17/8.76975/0.05603) 

College Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Bimbilla · Nanumba North 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.87147&mlon=0.04816#map=17/8.87147/0.04816) 

Police station Kpandai Police Station · Kpandai 35 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 Nanumba South

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Schools3

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Nanumba South?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nanumba South?106,374 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nanumba South?About 16 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nanumba South?About 59 people per km²
- What borders Nanumba South?Kpandai, Nanumba North, Nkwanta North, North East Gonja, Tatale Sanguli and Zabzugu
- What time zone is Nanumba South in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nanumba South?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nanumba South?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nanumba South?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nanumba South?Settlements lie between 81 m and 209 m
- What is the best time to visit Nanumba South?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nanumba South?Bimbilla Hospital, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nanumba South?GCB Bank, about 9.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nanumba South?Star Oil, about 9.0 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Nanumba South?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nanumba South?GH0808 (OCHA common operational dataset)