# West Gonja District, Savannah Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Savannah Region 

# West Gonja

West Gonja is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Savannah Region. It had an estimated **63,449 people** in 2021 on 4,718 km² (about 13 per km²). Its main town is Damongo. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 62 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 63,449people (2021)
- 4,718km²
- 62mapped services
- 210 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in West Gonja?

West Gonja had an estimated **63,449 people** in 2021 — 9.7% of Savannah Region, 220th of 260 districts. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Savannah Region figure of 994). Spread over 4,718 km², that is about **13 people per km²**, 256th of 260 districts.

38.5% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Savannah Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,108**

5–9 ****8,468**

10–14 ****6,864**

15–19 ****7,439**

20–24 ****7,444**

25–29 ****5,716**

30–34 ****4,769**

35–39 ****3,439**

40–44 ****2,739**

45–49 ****1,892**

50–54 ****1,517**

55–59 ****1,049**

60–64 ****986**

65–69 ****630**

70–74 ****538**

75–79 ****390**

80–84 ****255**

85–89 ****106**

90–94 ****54**

95+ ****46**

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

## Where is West Gonja?

West Gonja lies in [Savannah Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bole](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/bole/), [Central Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/central-gonja/), [North Gonja](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/north-gonja/) and [Sawla-Tuna-Kalba](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/sawla-tuna-kalba/). By area it is the 7th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 13.2% of [Savannah Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/). The centre of West Gonja is about 442 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 17 km from Damongo, the main town of Savannah Region. The centre point is at 9.2233° N, 1.7538° 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 West Gonja

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in West Gonja: 1 attraction; 1 castle or fort.

- Yagbonwura Palace · castle or fort
- Mystic Stone · 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: West 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) · Tamale104 km
- Sunyani Airport (NYI) · Sunyani216 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:49).

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 West Gonja

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in West Gonja. The largest with a recorded population: Damongo (23,544) and Larabanga (4,500). Settlements here lie between about 95 m and 305 m above sea level (median 210 m).

- Achubunyur
- Baso
- Bidima
- Bonyanto
- Busunu
- Damongo
- Frafra Resettlement
- Frago
- Gbroto
- Grupe
- Janfaru
- Jonokoponto
- Kabanpe
- Kananto
- Kanato
- Kapambe
- Kbolebi
- Kebiesu
- Kojope
- Kpiri
- Kukunde
- Langantre
- Lankatere
- Larabanga
- Mepeasam
- Mognori
- Mole Village
- Murugu
- Nabori
- Naborifulani
- Puil
- Siyayire
- Soalepe
- Sumpini
- Supuni
- Yipala

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 West Gonja

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

### Water

52 rivers and streams.

- Abrusa
- Abua
- Badda
- Belimbur
- Bieno
- Chankpabarima
- Chankpanbuuma
- Chibo
- Chiribon
- Chori
- Chubuo
- Chubuo
- Dakpaza
- Dataabiekuge
- Ditalgong
- Forisigon
- Fuchubuluma
- Gimegimesi
- Gingee
- Gonkogu
- Gonlum
- Gyara
- Hawapul
- Haygon

…and 28 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Damongo Scarp Forest Reserve
- Kenikeni 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 West Gonja and the best time to visit

In West Gonja, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Aug (26 °C). About 1,021 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (191 mm) and the driest Dec (2 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 26 3 

Feb 29 14 

Mar 31 40 

Apr 30 80 

May 29 106 

Jun 27 131 

Jul 26 161 

Aug 26 154 

Sep 26 191 

Oct 27 117 

Nov 27 21 

Dec 26 2 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from West Gonja

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Damongo Health Centre · West Gonja 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.08227&mlon=-1.81820#map=17/9.08227/-1.81820) 

Bank GCB Bank · West Gonja 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.08475&mlon=-1.81959#map=17/9.08475/-1.81959) 

Petrol pump Bore Enasa Fuel · West Gonja 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.21816&mlon=-1.85803#map=17/9.21816/-1.85803) 

Hotel Watergate Lodge · West Gonja 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.23467&mlon=-1.84234#map=17/9.23467/-1.84234) 

School Mognori Primary School · West Gonja 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.28866&mlon=-1.77766#map=17/9.28866/-1.77766) 

College Agricultural College- Damongo · West Gonja 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.09836&mlon=-1.82178#map=17/9.09836/-1.82178) 

Police station Savannah Police Regional Headquarters · West Gonja 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.08570&mlon=-1.80258#map=17/9.08570/-1.80258) 

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 West Gonja

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels16
- Schools20
- Colleges and universities4
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants6
- 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 Savannah Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is West Gonja?In Savannah Region, Ghana
- What is the population of West Gonja?63,449 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in West Gonja?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of West Gonja?About 13 people per km²
- What borders West Gonja?Bole, Central Gonja, North Gonja and Sawla-Tuna-Kalba
- What is there to see in West Gonja?Mystic Stone, Yagbonwura Palace
- What time zone is West Gonja in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in West Gonja?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in West Gonja?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in West Gonja?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of West Gonja?Settlements lie between 95 m and 305 m
- What is the best time to visit West Gonja?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to West Gonja?Damongo Health Centre, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to West Gonja?GCB Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to West Gonja?Bore Enasa Fuel, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in West Gonja?2 mapped
- How many banks are in West Gonja?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in West Gonja?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of West Gonja?GH1107 (OCHA common operational dataset)