# Yendi Municipal District, Northern Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/yendi-municipal/

District · Northern Region 

# Yendi Municipal

Yendi Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Northern Region. It had an estimated **154,421 people** in 2021 on 1,447 km² (about 107 per km²). 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 154,421people (2021)
- 1,447km²
- 25mapped services
- 166 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Yendi Municipal?

Yendi Municipal had an estimated **154,421 people** in 2021 — 6.7% of Northern Region, 54th of 260 districts. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Northern Region figure of 1,024). Spread over 1,447 km², that is about **107 people per km²**, 172nd of 260 districts.

43.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% 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 88 children and older people.

0–4 ****25,007**

5–9 ****22,852**

10–14 ****18,547**

15–19 ****15,971**

20–24 ****15,172**

25–29 ****12,463**

30–34 ****10,673**

35–39 ****8,040**

40–44 ****6,752**

45–49 ****4,797**

50–54 ****3,685**

55–59 ****2,169**

60–64 ****2,368**

65–69 ****1,381**

70–74 ****1,521**

75–79 ****1,104**

80–84 ****1,081**

85–89 ****508**

90–94 ****218**

95+ ****112**

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

## Where is Yendi Municipal?

Yendi Municipal 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 North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-north/), [Saboba](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/saboba/), [Tatale Sanguli](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tatale-sanguli/) and [Zabzugu](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/zabzugu/). By area it is the 47th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 5.8% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/). The centre of Yendi Municipal is about 436 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 95 km from Tamale, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 9.4723° N, 0.0223° E.

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 Yendi Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Yendi Municipal: 1 castle or fort.

- Gbewaa 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: Yendi Municipal

- 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) · Tamale98 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:07, sunset around 17:42).

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 Yendi Municipal

Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Yendi Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Yendi (64,676). Settlements here lie between about 117 m and 229 m above sea level (median 166 m).

- Adibo
- Balo
- Barbia
- Bunbonnayili
- Choo
- Danyo
- Dussani
- Gbungbalaga
- Gnani
- Klukpanga
- Kolobo
- Kotajile
- Kpachyili
- Kpalsoni
- Kpanjamba
- Kpatia
- Kpatua
- Kusebi
- Maabamboli
- Mbon
- Nakpachei
- Nalorgba
- Nalugu
- Nasiuk
- Pion
- Sabare No. 2
- Sakpeigu
- Sangmamba
- Sokoli
- Sukaani
- Sunson
- Tapia
- Tindan
- Tindang
- Tusani
- Wambu
- Yareni
- Yendi
- Yimahegu
- Zan

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 Yendi Municipal

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Kuldar
- Kunduni
- Machankpeni
- Wotigine
- Yuneblagu

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Yendi Airport

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 Yendi Municipal and the best time to visit

In Yendi Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,164 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (212 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 4 

Feb 29 13 

Mar 30 46 

Apr 29 92 

May 28 126 

Jun 27 148 

Jul 26 183 

Aug 26 190 

Sep 26 212 

Oct 27 131 

Nov 27 18 

Dec 25 2 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Yendi Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Yendi Hospital · Yendi Municipal 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.44543&mlon=-0.00401#map=17/9.44543/-0.00401) 

Bank ADB · Yendi Municipal 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.45081&mlon=-0.00814#map=17/9.45081/-0.00814) 

ATM Stanbic Bank · Yendi Municipal 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.44195&mlon=-0.00629#map=17/9.44195/-0.00629) 

Petrol pump YAWHIMA TotalEnergies SERVICE STATION · Yendi Municipal 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.47888&mlon=-0.01612#map=17/9.47888/-0.01612) 

Hotel White House Lodge · Yendi Municipal 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.46315&mlon=-0.01034#map=17/9.46315/-0.01034) 

School Dagbon State Senior High/Technical School · Yendi Municipal 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.44024&mlon=0.00910#map=17/9.44024/0.00910) 

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 Yendi Municipal

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks3
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels2
- Schools5
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1

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
- Tamale Metropolitan
- Tatale Sanguli
- Tolon
- Zabzugu

## Quick answers

- Where is Yendi Municipal?In Northern Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Yendi Municipal?154,421 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Yendi Municipal?About 18 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Yendi Municipal?About 107 people per km²
- What borders Yendi Municipal?Mion, Nanumba North, Saboba, Tatale Sanguli and Zabzugu
- What is there to see in Yendi Municipal?Gbewaa Palace
- What time zone is Yendi Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Yendi Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Yendi Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Yendi Municipal?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Yendi Municipal?Settlements lie between 117 m and 229 m
- What is the best time to visit Yendi Municipal?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Yendi Municipal?Yendi Hospital, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Yendi Municipal?ADB, about 4.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Yendi Municipal?Stanbic Bank, about 4.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yendi Municipal?YAWHIMA TotalEnergies SERVICE STATION, about 4.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Yendi Municipal?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Yendi Municipal?3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Yendi Municipal?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Yendi Municipal?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Yendi Municipal?GH0815 (OCHA common operational dataset)