# Tamale Metropolitan District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tamale-metropolitan/

District · Northern Region 

# Tamale Metropolitan

Tamale Metropolitan is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **374,744 people** in 2021 on 648 km² (about 579 per km²). Its main town is Tamale. 109 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 278 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 374,744people (2021)
- 648km²
- 278mapped services
- 154 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tamale Metropolitan?

Tamale Metropolitan had an estimated **374,744 people** in 2021 — 16.2% of Northern Region, 3rd of 260 districts. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 648 km², that is about **579 people per km²**, 53rd of 260 districts.

38.5% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 18 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****56,176**

5–9 ****49,570**

10–14 ****38,668**

15–19 ****35,683**

20–24 ****39,338**

25–29 ****35,589**

30–34 ****31,004**

35–39 ****23,189**

40–44 ****18,615**

45–49 ****12,955**

50–54 ****9,679**

55–59 ****5,633**

60–64 ****5,991**

65–69 ****3,538**

70–74 ****3,464**

75–79 ****2,323**

80–84 ****2,004**

85–89 ****739**

90–94 ****345**

95+ ****241**

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

## Where is Tamale Metropolitan?

Tamale Metropolitan lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Central Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/central-gonja/), [Mion](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/mion/), [Nanton](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanton/), [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/), [Sagnerigu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/sagnerigu/) and [Tolon](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tolon/). By area it is the 114th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.6% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Tamale Metropolitan is about 430 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 11 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.3847° N, 0.7435° 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 Tamale Metropolitan

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Tamale Metropolitan: 3 castles and forts; 2 monuments; 1 museum.

- National Culture · museum
- Bamvim Chief's Palace · castle or fort
- Somo Wura Palace · castle or fort
- Zou Naa Palace · castle or fort
- Our Lady of Announciation · monument
- Yagri Duu Gbini · monument

### Nearby, outside Tamale Metropolitan

- Sagnarigu Chief Palace · castle or fort, Sagnerigu15 km
- Sagnarigu Forest · attraction, Sagnerigu16 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: Tamale Metropolitan

- 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) · Tamale23 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani285 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 Tamale Metropolitan

Open gazetteers list **109 villages, towns and localities** in Tamale Metropolitan. The largest with a recorded population: Tamale (464,316). Settlements here lie between about 116 m and 196 m above sea level (median 154 m).

- Aduyeli
- Baglahi
- Bagliga
- Bagliga Dakpema Yili
- Bahalahi
- Balahi
- Balhalahi
- Bamvim
- Banvum
- Boashe
- Bulpiela
- Chagnayili
- Changli
- Changnayili
- Chanshegu
- Chanzheni
- Cheko
- Cheshe
- Dabokpaa
- Dagbandabo Fong
- Dakpemyili
- Dakrubongo
- Dalogyili
- Datoyili
- Difa
- Dohini
- Dohini-Kukou
- Dufa
- Dungu
- Dunyin
- Duuyin
- Fanliriba
- Fooshegu
- Foshogo
- Futa
- Gaaja
- Galingkpegu
- Garizegu
- Gbalahi
- Gbanbaya
- Gbrimah
- Gbulahibila
- Golinga
- Gumani
- Guunayili
- Gwalingga
- Hausa Zong
- Jabalpe
- Jakarayili Town
- Jarigu
- Jerigo
- Junshegu
- Kakpagayili
- Kamonayili
- Kasalgo
- Kiong
- Kpeguyili
- Kpintalga
- Kudula
- Kula
- Kulaa
- Kwintalaga
- Kwotingli
- Lahago
- Lahagu
- Lamashegu
- Manguli
- Manguli-Kukou
- Mohiyabihi
- Moshie Zongo
- Moyer
- Nachimbia
- Nachimbiya
- Naha
- Nalong
- Nalong Fong
- Nwozei
- Nyerizee
- Nyohini
- Pagazaa
- Parishe
- Sabaa
- Sakasaka
- Sanzirigu
- Tali
- Tamale
- Tamale Aboabo
- Ticheli
- Tishigu Town
- Tua
- Tugu
- Vitin
- Vitin Estate
- Wamale
- Warizehi
- Wovogel
- Wovogu
- Wurishe Kukuo
- Yaguyili
- Yapalisi
- Yapalsi
- Yintu
- Yong
- Zaazee
- Zou
- Zozügü
- Zujung
- Zuo
- Zuorugu

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).

## Weather in Tamale Metropolitan and the best time to visit

In Tamale Metropolitan, 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 Tamale Metropolitan

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Vittin Health Centre, Ghana Health Service · Tamale Metropolitan 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.39017&mlon=-0.79328#map=17/9.39017/-0.79328) 

Bank GCB Bank · Tamale Metropolitan 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.39747&mlon=-0.82799#map=17/9.39747/-0.82799) 

ATM Absa ATM · Tamale Metropolitan 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.39411&mlon=-0.82312#map=17/9.39411/-0.82312) 

Petrol pump BF Petroleum · Tamale Metropolitan 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.37207&mlon=-0.73747#map=17/9.37207/-0.73747) 

Hotel Dawadawa Lodge · Tamale Metropolitan 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.39158&mlon=-0.78403#map=17/9.39158/-0.78403) 

Mall Quality First Shopping Center · Tamale Metropolitan 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.40401&mlon=-0.84128#map=17/9.40401/-0.84128) 

School Tamale Girls Senior High School · Tamale Metropolitan 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.37567&mlon=-0.76283#map=17/9.37567/-0.76283) 

College NMTC Tamale · Tamale Metropolitan 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.38955&mlon=-0.82558#map=17/9.38955/-0.82558) 

Police station Tamale Regional Police Headquarters · Tamale Metropolitan 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.40318&mlon=-0.83649#map=17/9.40318/-0.83649) 

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 Tamale Metropolitan

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

- Hospitals14
- Banks37
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps58
- Hotels28
- Shopping malls2
- Schools73
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies25
- Restaurants28
- Police stations3

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
- Savelugu
- Tatale Sanguli
- Tolon
- Yendi Municipal
- Zabzugu

## Quick answers

- Where is Tamale Metropolitan?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Tamale Metropolitan?374,744 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tamale Metropolitan?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tamale Metropolitan?About 579 people per km²
- What borders Tamale Metropolitan?Central Gonja, Mion, Nanton, North East Gonja, Sagnerigu and Tolon
- What is there to see in Tamale Metropolitan?Bamvim Chief's Palace, National Culture, Our Lady of Announciation, Somo Wura Palace
- What time zone is Tamale Metropolitan in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tamale Metropolitan?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Tamale Metropolitan?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tamale Metropolitan?109 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tamale Metropolitan?Settlements lie between 116 m and 196 m
- What is the best time to visit Tamale Metropolitan?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tamale Metropolitan?Vittin Health Centre, Ghana Health Service, about 5.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tamale Metropolitan?GCB Bank, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tamale Metropolitan?Absa ATM, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tamale Metropolitan?BF Petroleum, about 1.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tamale Metropolitan?14 mapped
- How many banks are in Tamale Metropolitan?37 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Tamale Metropolitan?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tamale Metropolitan?58 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tamale Metropolitan?GH0812 (OCHA common operational dataset)