# Garu District, Upper East Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/garu/

District · Upper East Region 

# Garu

Garu is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper East Region. It had an estimated **71,774 people** in 2021 on 676 km² (about 106 per km²). 78 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 71,774people (2021)
- 676km²
- 11mapped services
- 222 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Garu?

Garu had an estimated **71,774 people** in 2021 — 5.5% of Upper East Region, 202nd of 260 districts. There are 1,084 women for every 1,000 men (above the Upper East Region figure of 1,061). Spread over 676 km², that is about **106 people per km²**, 175th of 260 districts.

40.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 21 across Upper East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,245**

5–9 ****10,244**

10–14 ****9,683**

15–19 ****8,127**

20–24 ****6,190**

25–29 ****4,993**

30–34 ****4,016**

35–39 ****3,291**

40–44 ****2,881**

45–49 ****2,327**

50–54 ****2,093**

55–59 ****1,447**

60–64 ****1,439**

65–69 ****1,096**

70–74 ****1,248**

75–79 ****1,227**

80–84 ****1,195**

85–89 ****582**

90–94 ****285**

95+ ****165**

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

## Where is Garu?

Garu lies in [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Bawku Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bawku-municipal/), [Bawku West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bawku-west/), [Binduri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/binduri/), [Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/bunkpurugu-nakpanduri/), [East Mamprusi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/east-mamprusi/) and [Tempane](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/tempane/). By area it is the 110th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 7.8% of [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/). The centre of Garu is about 580 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 69 km from Bolgatanga, the main town of Upper East Region. The centre point is at 10.7704° N, 0.2228° W.

Source: [Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gha).

## Know before you go: Garu

- 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) · Tamale152 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou225 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:40).

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 Garu

Open gazetteers list **78 villages, towns and localities** in Garu. Settlements here lie between about 165 m and 267 m above sea level (median 222 m).

- Abilatega
- Atamidabogo
- Bantavarigu
- Barboaka
- Boku
- Bugwia
- Bulpielise
- Damamtega
- Danugu
- Danvorga
- Dasubansi
- Dawsikom
- Dudongo
- Dumisbuliga
- Duri
- Farifari
- Garu
- Garu Natinga
- Gbanterago
- Gbantirigo
- Gbeliginvusi
- Gozesi
- Gumbare
- Gungwia
- Gwotori
- Kagbiri
- Kparinboaka
- Kpatuya
- Kpunpareyeni
- Kugpiela
- Kugri
- Kugri Natinga
- Kugzua
- Kuk Raago
- Kukparibuliga
- Kutiskpem
- Kwatia
- Logodi
- Melibog
- Mengyam
- Mennatinga
- Mirigabong
- Mwarigo
- Napari
- Nat
- Niisbuliga
- Nombokko
- Pafwah
- Palsoko
- Piug Zua
- Potwia
- Pralegu
- Sawiegu
- Shishe
- Sigure
- Siiguri
- Silugtego
- Sinebaga
- Soandi
- Soanvusi
- Sumadure
- Takpasi
- Tambalugu
- Tesunga
- Tokwari
- Tubongu
- Vambara
- Varikago
- Wad
- Warikambo
- Werichingu
- Yalugu
- Yizidugu
- Zaari
- Zari
- Zariboku
- Zawngo
- Ziseri

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 Garu

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Abuse
- Gagbiri
- Kobribok
- Kubago
- Kuldakpenga
- Kuludaga
- Kulumasugu
- Zuare

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Morago West 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 Garu and the best time to visit

In Garu, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,096 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (268 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 1 

Feb 28 5 

Mar 31 11 

Apr 31 57 

May 29 104 

Jun 28 144 

Jul 26 217 

Aug 26 268 

Sep 26 203 

Oct 26 82 

Nov 26 4 

Dec 24 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Garu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Samudure Hospital · Tempane 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.82053&mlon=-0.05596#map=17/10.82053/-0.05596) 

Bank Bessfa Rural Bank · Garu 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.84995&mlon=-0.17747#map=17/10.84995/-0.17747) 

Petrol pump Maxx Energy · Garu 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.83091&mlon=-0.16987#map=17/10.83091/-0.16987) 

Hotel Agric Guesthouse · Garu 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.84812&mlon=-0.17861#map=17/10.84812/-0.17861) 

School Garu Community Day Senior High School · Garu 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.84734&mlon=-0.20097#map=17/10.84734/-0.20097) 

College Nalerigu Nuring And Midwifery College · East Mamprusi 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53372&mlon=-0.37919#map=17/10.53372/-0.37919) 

Police station Garu Police Station · Garu 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.86184&mlon=-0.17956#map=17/10.86184/-0.17956) 

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 Garu

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

- Banks2
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels2
- Schools2
- 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 Upper East Region

- Bawku Municipal
- Bawku West
- Binduri
- Bolga East
- Bolgatanga Municipal
- Bongo
- Builsa North
- Builsa South
- Kasena Nankana East
- Kasena Nankana West
- Nabdam
- Pusiga
- Talensi
- Tempane

## Quick answers

- Where is Garu?In Upper East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Garu?71,774 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Garu?About 19 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Garu?About 106 people per km²
- What borders Garu?Bawku Municipal, Bawku West, Binduri, Bunkpurugu Nakpanduri, East Mamprusi and Tempane
- What time zone is Garu in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Garu?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Garu?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Garu?78 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Garu?Settlements lie between 165 m and 267 m
- What is the best time to visit Garu?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Garu?Samudure Hospital, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Garu?Bessfa Rural Bank, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Garu?Maxx Energy, about 8.9 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Garu?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Garu?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Garu?GH1209 (OCHA common operational dataset)