# Savelugu District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Northern Region 

# Savelugu

Savelugu is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **122,888 people** in 2021 on 1,547 km² (about 79 per km²). 92 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 45 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 122,888people (2021)
- 1,547km²
- 45mapped services
- 148 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Savelugu?

Savelugu had an estimated **122,888 people** in 2021 — 5.3% of Northern Region, 89th of 260 districts. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (above the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 1,547 km², that is about **79 people per km²**, 203rd of 260 districts.

43.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 18 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 91 children and older people.

0–4 ****20,782**

5–9 ****19,257**

10–14 ****13,924**

15–19 ****11,908**

20–24 ****11,862**

25–29 ****9,102**

30–34 ****8,801**

35–39 ****6,380**

40–44 ****5,962**

45–49 ****3,863**

50–54 ****3,078**

55–59 ****1,616**

60–64 ****1,912**

65–69 ****1,054**

70–74 ****1,268**

75–79 ****828**

80–84 ****836**

85–89 ****290**

90–94 ****120**

95+ ****45**

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

## Where is Savelugu?

Savelugu 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/), [Kumbungu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/kumbungu/), [Nanton](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanton/), [Sagnerigu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/sagnerigu/) and [West Mamprusi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/west-mamprusi-municipal/). By area it is the 40th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.2% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Savelugu is about 486 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 52 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.8663° N, 0.9019° 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 Savelugu

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Savelugu: 2 castles and forts.

- Nabogu Chief's Palace · castle or fort
- Pong Tamale Chief Palace · castle or fort

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: Savelugu

- 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) · Tamale35 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou284 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 06:12, 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 Savelugu

Open gazetteers list **92 villages, towns and localities** in Savelugu. The largest with a recorded population: Savelugu (40,654). Settlements here lie between about 115 m and 173 m above sea level (median 148 m).

- Adaayili
- Adayili
- Bihinaayili
- Bihinayili
- Boggo
- Bogu
- Botingli
- Botoyili
- Bunglung
- Bunlung
- Bunlung-Yapalsi
- Chapalegu
- Damdu
- Danbee
- Dapali
- Diari
- Dindini
- Dinga
- Dipale
- Disiga
- Duko
- Gbanga
- Gushie
- Kadia
- Kanshegu
- Kedia
- Kpaduzugu
- Kpaliyogu
- Kpaliyokuko
- Kpalung
- Kpelung
- Kpendua
- Kpenya
- Kukobila
- Kyalam
- Kyalan
- Kyehiyili
- Laligu
- Langa
- Libga
- Maligunaayili
- Moglaa
- Nabogo
- Nabogu
- Nakpanzo
- Nambagla
- Numbala
- Nyantingili
- Nyatua
- Nyimbunga
- Nyoglo
- Pigu
- Pong
- Pong Tamale
- Punja
- Safam
- Sakpale
- Sakpele
- Sana
- Sankpem
- Sansee
- Savelugu
- Senna
- Sogo
- Sugtampia
- Tamaligu
- Tarikpa
- Tarikpaa
- Teplinayili
- Tibale
- Tigla
- Tindan
- Tooteyili
- Tuunayili
- Vawamba
- Wovone
- Yapalsi
- Yepalsi
- Yilikpani
- Yilpyilkpani
- Ying
- Yipelgu
- Yiwaggu
- Yiwogo
- Yizegu
- Yogu
- Yong
- Yorro
- Zaasi
- Zaazi
- Zosali
- Zosalli

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 Savelugu

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Gazeb
- Gerecha
- Nabogo
- Peli
- Tindanabaga
- Yabawka
- Yaboka
- Zincha Lagoon

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 Savelugu and the best time to visit

In Savelugu, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,206 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (246 mm) and the driest Dec (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 2 

Feb 28 11 

Mar 31 28 

Apr 31 80 

May 29 132 

Jun 28 153 

Jul 26 217 

Aug 26 246 

Sep 26 220 

Oct 27 105 

Nov 26 11 

Dec 24 1 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Savelugu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Diare Health Center · Savelugu 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87751&mlon=-0.87193#map=17/9.87751/-0.87193) 

Bank ADB · Savelugu 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.61745&mlon=-0.82913#map=17/9.61745/-0.82913) 

Petrol pump Nasona · Savelugu 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87602&mlon=-0.87180#map=17/9.87602/-0.87180) 

School Diare Junior High School B · Savelugu 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85950&mlon=-0.87107#map=17/9.85950/-0.87107) 

College Pong Tamale Veterinary College · Savelugu 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.69222&mlon=-0.83893#map=17/9.69222/-0.83893) 

Police station Customs Barrier · Savelugu 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.60538&mlon=-0.83059#map=17/9.60538/-0.83059) 

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 Savelugu

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps12
- Schools25
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants1
- Police stations2

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Savelugu?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Savelugu?122,888 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Savelugu?About 18 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Savelugu?About 79 people per km²
- What borders Savelugu?Karaga, Kumbungu, Nanton, Sagnerigu and West Mamprusi Municipal
- What is there to see in Savelugu?Nabogu Chief's Palace, Pong Tamale Chief Palace
- What time zone is Savelugu in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Savelugu?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Savelugu?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Savelugu?92 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Savelugu?Settlements lie between 115 m and 173 m
- What is the best time to visit Savelugu?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Savelugu?Diare Health Center, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Savelugu?ADB, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Savelugu?Nasona, about 3.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Savelugu?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Savelugu?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Savelugu?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Savelugu?GH0811 (OCHA common operational dataset)