# North East Gonja District, Savannah Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Savannah Region 

# North East Gonja

North East Gonja is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Savannah Region. It had an estimated **39,404 people** in 2021 on 6,090 km² (about 6.5 per km²). 122 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 39,404people (2021)
- 6,090km²
- 17mapped services
- 134 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in North East Gonja?

North East Gonja had an estimated **39,404 people** in 2021 — 6.0% of Savannah Region, 250th of 260 districts. There are 978 women for every 1,000 men (below the Savannah Region figure of 994). Spread over 6,090 km², that is about **6.5 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 260 districts.

47.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% 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 100 children and older people.

0–4 ****8,375**

5–9 ****6,104**

10–14 ****4,126**

15–19 ****3,427**

20–24 ****3,488**

25–29 ****2,848**

30–34 ****2,979**

35–39 ****1,940**

40–44 ****1,851**

45–49 ****1,117**

50–54 ****1,011**

55–59 ****466**

60–64 ****614**

65–69 ****271**

70–74 ****356**

75–79 ****183**

80–84 ****153**

85–89 ****51**

90–94 ****27**

95+ ****17**

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

## Where is North East Gonja?

North East Gonja lies in [Savannah Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 11 other districts: [Central Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/central-gonja/), [East Gonja Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/east-gonja-municipal/), [Kpandai](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/kpandai/), [Krachi Nchumuru](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/oti/krachi-nchumuru/), [Mion](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/mion/), [Nanumba North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-north/), [Nanumba South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/nanumba-south/), [Pru East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/pru-east/), [Sene East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/sene-east/), [Sene West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/bono-east/sene-west/) and [Tamale Metropolitan](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern/tamale-metropolitan/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 17.0% of [Savannah Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/). The centre of North East Gonja is about 356 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 147 km from Damongo, the main town of Savannah Region. The centre point is at 8.7415° N, 0.5284° 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 North East Gonja

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in North East Gonja: 2 memorials.

- Slave Wells · memorial
- Slave baths · memorial

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: North East 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) · Tamale98 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani251 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:08, 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 North East Gonja

Open gazetteers list **122 villages, towns and localities** in North East Gonja. The largest with a recorded population: Salaga (25,472). Settlements here lie between about 81 m and 196 m above sea level (median 134 m).

- Adumupe
- Agbonja Kura
- Bachin Gulubi
- Bamvim
- Bandown
- Bau
- Bentripe
- Binjai
- Bolankeni
- Botugu
- Bung
- Chanbulugu
- Chandayili
- Changbini
- Changbuni
- Chihigu
- Chungasi
- Daba
- Deba
- Deboko
- Dechupe
- Dinggani
- Dingoni
- Dogonkede
- Fishila
- Fuo
- Garin Dogo
- Gbung
- Gida Wichie
- Grunshi Zongo
- Gulubi
- Gyafo
- Gyida Dogo
- Jamkarba
- Jangtong Dabogshie
- Jangtong Dashei
- Jangtong Kpandu
- Jangyili
- Jantong
- Jantoo Kuko
- Jello
- Jidanyile
- Jimbupe
- Jinlo
- Jongase
- Kabache
- Kabeso
- Kabulembu
- Kachanki
- Kadengel
- Kafaba
- Kakoshi
- Kakpeni
- Kamabuie
- Kanangkule
- Kaukurugi
- Kdieresu
- Kidengi
- Kino
- Kitoe
- Kodregbuni
- Kolayili
- Konkowj
- Kpalbe
- Kpalbusi
- Kpandele
- Kpembe
- Krukruba
- Kudjo do
- Kulupi
- Kunkwa
- Kuwani
- Kwisini
- Lamassa
- Lampol
- Lamsa
- Lanto
- Latinkpa
- Loloto
- Lonto
- Makongo
- Masaka
- Meriche
- NaaMu
- Nagbruguni
- Nakpaye
- Nandonae
- Nienseh
- Ningboyili
- Nkawnta
- Nyamalaga
- Padjae
- Palang
- Palbe
- Palbusi
- Palguni
- Palu
- Pambu
- Panshiaw
- Pwandu
- Sabon Gida
- Sagpalua
- Salaga
- Sandu
- Sangba
- Sanku
- Sanku Zankum
- Sisipe
- Sopirtso
- Sporitso
- Suasie
- Takwili
- Tamalabilh
- Tangni
- Tingga Kombu
- Tori
- Vano
- Vogyili
- Wangasi Turu
- Wulanyili
- Yahaiyape
- Yakupe

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 North East Gonja

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

### Water

36 rivers and streams.

- Chebong
- Cherabon
- Chirubum
- Daka
- Diguni
- Gilmalba
- Gyafo
- Kabombe
- Kabombo
- Kalagbabon
- Katanga
- Koa
- Kobala
- Kranturubu
- Kube
- Kupeji
- Kutubu
- Kwana
- Kwantang
- Kwe
- Kwesila
- Lefafa
- Manwango
- Mawli

…and 12 more.

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 North East Gonja and the best time to visit

In North East Gonja, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,264 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (230 mm) and the driest Dec (5 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 19 

Mar 30 54 

Apr 29 103 

May 28 130 

Jun 27 162 

Jul 26 199 

Aug 26 177 

Sep 26 230 

Oct 27 150 

Nov 27 27 

Dec 26 5 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from North East Gonja

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Salaga District Hospital · North East Gonja 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.55671&mlon=-0.51502#map=17/8.55671/-0.51502) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies · North East Gonja 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.54904&mlon=-0.52117#map=17/8.54904/-0.52117) 

School T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga · North East Gonja 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.56363&mlon=-0.51789#map=17/8.56363/-0.51789) 

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 North East Gonja

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

- Hospitals3
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools12

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

## Quick answers

- Where is North East Gonja?In Savannah Region, Ghana
- What is the population of North East Gonja?39,404 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in North East Gonja?About 17 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of North East Gonja?About 6.5 people per km²
- What borders North East Gonja?Central Gonja, East Gonja Municipal, Kpandai, Krachi Nchumuru, Mion, Nanumba North, Nanumba South, Pru East, Sene East, Sene West and Tamale Metropolitan
- What is there to see in North East Gonja?Slave Wells, Slave baths
- What time zone is North East Gonja in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in North East Gonja?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in North East Gonja?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in North East Gonja?122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of North East Gonja?Settlements lie between 81 m and 196 m
- What is the best time to visit North East Gonja?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to North East Gonja?Salaga District Hospital, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to North East Gonja?TotalEnergies, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in North East Gonja?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in North East Gonja?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of North East Gonja?GH1104 (OCHA common operational dataset)