District · Upper East Region
# Kasena Nankana East

Kasena Nankana East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper East Region. It had an estimated 99,895 people in 2021 on 767 km² (about 130 per km²). 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 71 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 99,895 people (2021)
- 767 km²
- 71 mapped services
- 190 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Kasena Nankana East?

Kasena Nankana East had an estimated 99,895 people in 2021 — 7.7% of Upper East Region, 133rd of 260 districts. There are 1,053 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Upper East Region figure of 1,061). Spread over 767 km², that is about 130 people per km², 136th of 260 districts.

32.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 21 across Upper East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.
- 0–4 11,494
- 5–9 11,012
- 10–14 10,288
- 15–19 11,786
- 20–24 10,532
- 25–29 8,194
- 30–34 7,117
- 35–39 5,970
- 40–44 5,072
- 45–49 4,027
- 50–54 3,447
- 55–59 2,487
- 60–64 2,460
- 65–69 1,474
- 70–74 1,389
- 75–79 1,090
- 80–84 933
- 85–89 806
- 90–94 208
- 95+ 109

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kasena Nankana East?

Kasena Nankana East lies in Upper East Region, Ghana. It borders 6 other districts: Bolgatanga Municipal, Builsa North, Builsa South, Kasena Nankana West, Talensi and West Mamprusi Municipal. By area it is the 101st largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 8.9% of Upper East Region. The centre of Kasena Nankana East is about 585 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 24 km from Bolgatanga, the main town of Upper East Region. The centre point is at 10.7491° N, 1.0699° W.

Source: Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Kasena Nankana East
- Time zone UTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Accra
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Country calling code +233
- Languages English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 15 characters (@@-###-####|@@-###)

### Nearest airports
- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale 135 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou 185 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:44).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Kasena Nankana East

Open gazetteers list 62 villages, towns and localities in Kasena Nankana East. The largest with a recorded population: Navrongo (25,470). Settlements here lie between about 134 m and 216 m above sea level (median 190 m).
- Abenpengu
- Akundaw
- Akunkongu
- Amotanga
- Atomkongu
- Balure
- Bavugnia
- Bawio
- Biu
- Bonia
- Bundunia
- Daboo
- Digongo
- Doba
- Gaane
- Gean
- Gomongo
- Gongenia
- Goruma
- Janania
- Kadoro
- Kalesesi
- Kazigo
- Kologo
- Korania
- Kuleningo
- Kulnaba
- Kungabnia
- Kungongo
- Mangnoro
- Manyoro
- Nabio
- Naga
- Nagalakinia
- Namolo
- Nangwao
- Natugnia
- Natumgo
- Navrongo
- Nawogenia
- Nayagenia
- Nimbasinia
- Nogsenia
- Nyagolongo
- Nyangua
- Pindaa
- Punyoro
- Sabaro
- Saboro
- Saboro Low Cost Housing
- Tampola
- Tangabisi
- Taziga
- Telania
- Telenia
- Tondongo
- Vunania
- Wingo
- Wusungu
- Yigwania
- Yitonia
- Zuo

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Kasena Nankana East

Named natural and historic features inside Kasena Nankana East, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.
- Akurugu
- Aminlera
- Asibelika
- Atamore
- Budunga
- Byunaa
- Chilo
- Dedoro
- Diburabolo
- Layanga
- Tankara

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.
- Atankwidi Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Navrongo Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kasena Nankana East and the best time to visit

In Kasena Nankana East, the warmest month is Mar (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,138 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (278 mm) and the driest Dec (0 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 | 2 |
| Feb | 29 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 15 |
| Apr | 32 | 67 |
| May | 30 | 110 |
| Jun | 28 | 140 |
| Jul | 26 | 227 |
| Aug | 26 | 278 |
| Sep | 26 | 208 |
| Oct | 27 | 80 |
| Nov | 27 | 4 |
| Dec | 25 | 0 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kasena Nankana East
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | War Memorial Hospital · Kasena Nankana East | 15 km | Map |
| Bank | ADB – Navrongo Branch · Kasena Nankana East | 16 km | Map |
| ATM | ADB · Kasena Nankana East | 16 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Sotel · Kasena Nankana East | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | Akayet hotel - Bolga · Kasena Nankana East | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | Melcom · Kasena Nankana East | 16 km | Map |
| School | Our Lady of Lourdes Girls' Senior High School · Kasena Nankana East | 5.5 km | Map |
| College | University for Development Studies, Navrongo Campus · Kasena Nankana East | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Navrongo Divisional Police Headquaters · Kasena Nankana East | 17 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kasena Nankana East

Places mapped inside Kasena Nankana East in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 3
- ATMs 2
- Petrol pumps 13
- Hotels 9
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 23
- Colleges and universities 7
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 7
- Police stations 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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
- Garu
- Kasena Nankana West
- Nabdam
- Pusiga
- Talensi
- Tempane

## Quick answers
- Where is Kasena Nankana East? In Upper East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kasena Nankana East? 99,895 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kasena Nankana East? About 23 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kasena Nankana East? About 130 people per km²
- What borders Kasena Nankana East? Bolgatanga Municipal, Builsa North, Builsa South, Kasena Nankana West, Talensi and West Mamprusi Municipal
- What time zone is Kasena Nankana East in? UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kasena Nankana East? Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kasena Nankana East? English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kasena Nankana East? 62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kasena Nankana East? Settlements lie between 134 m and 216 m
- What is the best time to visit Kasena Nankana East? October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kasena Nankana East? War Memorial Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kasena Nankana East? ADB – Navrongo Branch, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kasena Nankana East? ADB, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kasena Nankana East? Sotel, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kasena Nankana East? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Kasena Nankana East? 3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kasena Nankana East? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kasena Nankana East? 13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kasena Nankana East? GH1210 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 767.3 km²
- P-code: GH1210
- Region: Upper East Region

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