# Central Gonja District, Savannah Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/central-gonja/

District · Savannah Region 

# Central Gonja

Central Gonja is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Savannah Region. It had an estimated **142,762 people** in 2021 on 7,558 km² (about 19 per km²). 92 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 142,762people (2021)
- 7,558km²
- 28mapped services
- 129 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Central Gonja?

Central Gonja had an estimated **142,762 people** in 2021 — 21.9% of Savannah Region, 64th of 260 districts. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Savannah Region figure of 994). Spread over 7,558 km², that is about **19 people per km²**, 252nd of 260 districts.

46.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 19 across Savannah Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people.

0–4 ****27,891**

5–9 ****22,115**

10–14 ****15,937**

15–19 ****14,451**

20–24 ****14,154**

25–29 ****11,102**

30–34 ****10,081**

35–39 ****6,999**

40–44 ****5,916**

45–49 ****3,739**

50–54 ****3,033**

55–59 ****1,699**

60–64 ****1,951**

65–69 ****946**

70–74 ****1,159**

75–79 ****685**

80–84 ****544**

85–89 ****191**

90–94 ****100**

95+ ****69**

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

## Where is Central Gonja?

Central Gonja lies in [Savannah Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bole](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/bole/), [East Gonja Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/east-gonja-municipal/), [Kintampo North Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/kintampo-north-municipal/), [North East Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-east-gonja/), [North Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-gonja/), [Tamale Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tamale-metropolitan/), [Tolon](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tolon/) and [West Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/west-gonja/). By area it is the largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 21.1% of [Savannah Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/). The centre of Central Gonja is about 389 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 80 km from Damongo, the main town of Savannah Region. The centre point is at 8.9407° N, 1.1057° 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 Central Gonja

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Central Gonja: 1 attraction.

- Ndewura Jakpa Royal Mausoleum · attraction

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: Central Gonja

- 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) · Tamale73 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani221 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:47).

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 Central Gonja

Open gazetteers list **92 villages, towns and localities** in Central Gonja. Settlements here lie between about 91 m and 194 m above sea level (median 129 m).

- Adupe
- Alipe
- Bagpe
- Baka
- Belamano
- Bilsikura
- Boakipe
- Boinyongasi
- Bonipe
- Bortupure
- Buipe
- Bulubon
- Butie
- Chama
- Dabope
- Dabopi
- Dawunpe
- Digma
- Diwurpe
- Fimbo
- Fryfusu
- Fufulso
- Fumbo
- Gandalagayili
- Gbungbunto
- Gitase
- Janikura
- Jempaigo
- Jiramoape
- Jukuku
- Kabalibe
- Kabilpe
- Kacherasse
- Kachirashe
- Kadabwenso
- Kajasi
- Kale
- Kalinkaa
- Kalonso
- Kampong
- Katanga
- Kekale No.4
- Kigbripe
- Kolufu
- Kpabuso-Kingbigi
- Kpalangase & Chokosipe
- Kpansera
- Kpantinya
- Kusawgu
- Kwasero Daboshi
- Kwashinaiyiri
- Lampel
- Lampol
- Lebuni
- Lingbinkura
- Lito
- Macheliyili
- Mamayili
- Mangpa
- Mankpan
- Morno
- Mpaha
- Mpaha Junction
- Nialala
- Nianta
- Ntereso
- Nyawrupe
- Old Buipe
- Palangasi
- Patinya
- Sakunpe
- Sangpala
- Sankpala
- Sheri
- Silimboma
- Tidrope
- Tolundipe
- Tonayiri
- Tuluwe
- Tuluwe Agape & Bator
- Wala
- Wambong
- Yahayape
- Yala
- Yamusayiri
- Yapei
- Yipala
- Yiripani
- Zanzugu
- Zaw
- Ziganayiri
- Zomlanpe

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 Central Gonja

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

### Water

36 rivers and streams.

- Boinya
- Bombiri
- Boyul
- Bukwantwa
- Butibong
- Chuluwasi
- Chuna
- Dala
- Daling
- Daling
- Fulbon
- Hawala
- Jimasangi
- Juni
- Kaboripe
- Kadobo
- Kalurakun
- Kelipi
- Kuboma
- Kul
- Kunti
- Lengbi
- Mawli
- Niyelma

…and 12 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Yakombo Forest Reserve

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 Central Gonja and the best time to visit

In Central Gonja, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,060 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (195 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 3 

Feb 29 15 

Mar 31 43 

Apr 30 84 

May 29 109 

Jun 27 135 

Jul 26 166 

Aug 26 161 

Sep 26 195 

Oct 27 123 

Nov 28 22 

Dec 26 3 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Central Gonja

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump Star Oil · Central Gonja 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.15180&mlon=-1.14542#map=17/9.15180/-1.14542) 

Hotel Hotel - Art House Koshki / სასტუმრო - არტ ჰაუსი კოშკი · Central Gonja 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.75474&mlon=-1.05439#map=17/8.75474/-1.05439) 

School Mpaha Community Day Senior High School · Central Gonja 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.73668&mlon=-1.12828#map=17/8.73668/-1.12828) 

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 Central Gonja

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

- Banks2
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels4
- Schools10
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1

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 Savannah Region

- Bole
- East Gonja Municipal
- North East Gonja
- North Gonja
- Sawla-Tuna-Kalba
- West Gonja

## Quick answers

- Where is Central Gonja?In Savannah Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Central Gonja?142,762 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Central Gonja?About 17 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Central Gonja?About 19 people per km²
- What borders Central Gonja?Bole, East Gonja Municipal, Kintampo North Municipal, North East Gonja, North Gonja, Tamale Metropolitan, Tolon and West Gonja
- What is there to see in Central Gonja?Ndewura Jakpa Royal Mausoleum
- What time zone is Central Gonja in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Central Gonja?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Central Gonja?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Central Gonja?92 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Central Gonja?Settlements lie between 91 m and 194 m
- What is the best time to visit Central Gonja?November to January
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Central Gonja?Star Oil, about 24 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Central Gonja?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Central Gonja?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Central Gonja?GH1102 (OCHA common operational dataset)