# Kasena Nankana West District, Upper East Region – Villages

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District · Upper East Region 

# Kasena Nankana West

Kasena Nankana West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper East Region. It had an estimated **90,735 people** in 2021 on 873 km² (about 104 per km²). 65 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 90,735people (2021)
- 873km²
- 21mapped services
- 228 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kasena Nankana West?

Kasena Nankana West had an estimated **90,735 people** in 2021 — 7.0% of Upper East Region, 157th of 260 districts. There are 1,066 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Upper East Region figure of 1,061). Spread over 873 km², that is about **104 people per km²**, 178th of 260 districts.

36.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 21 across Upper East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.

0–4 ****11,414**

5–9 ****11,118**

10–14 ****10,308**

15–19 ****10,200**

20–24 ****8,078**

25–29 ****6,920**

30–34 ****6,374**

35–39 ****5,003**

40–44 ****4,240**

45–49 ****3,156**

50–54 ****2,864**

55–59 ****2,081**

60–64 ****2,031**

65–69 ****1,415**

70–74 ****1,520**

75–79 ****1,308**

80–84 ****1,301**

85–89 ****962**

90–94 ****307**

95+ ****135**

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

## Where is Kasena Nankana West?

Kasena Nankana West lies in [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Bolgatanga Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bolgatanga-municipal/), [Bongo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bongo/), [Builsa North](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/builsa-north/), [Builsa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/builsa-south/), [Kasena Nankana East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/kasena-nankana-east/) and [Sissala East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/sissala-east/). By area it is the 86th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 10.1% of [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/). The centre of Kasena Nankana West is about 604 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 52 km from Bolgatanga, the main town of Upper East Region. The centre point is at 10.8731° N, 1.3163° 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 Kasena Nankana West

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kasena Nankana West: 3 attractions.

- Art Village · attraction
- Paga Crocodile Pond · attraction
- Pikworo Slave Camp · 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: Kasena Nankana West

- 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) · Tamale155 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou166 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:15, 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 Kasena Nankana West

Open gazetteers list **65 villages, towns and localities** in Kasena Nankana West. Settlements here lie between about 182 m and 307 m above sea level (median 228 m).

- Abulu
- Adunania
- Adung
- Akamo
- Alogenia
- Anieregu
- Atiyoro
- Awina
- Babili
- Badunu
- Baloo
- Baziengo
- Bembisi
- Bensi
- Betiu
- Boania
- Bwania
- Chana
- Chania
- Chiana
- Dakrenia
- Gwenia
- Idonia
- Kafania
- Kaiyoro-Uru
- Kajelo
- Kakungu
- Kaleveo
- Kalevio
- Kanania
- Kandiga
- Kasi
- Kassaningo
- Katio
- Kauwenia
- Kayilo
- Kayoro
- Ketiu
- Kudu
- Kuliya
- Kumbilnia
- Longo
- Mirigu
- Nabango
- Nakolo
- Nakong-Atinia
- Nania
- Navio
- Nyangania
- Nyania
- Paga
- Paga Buru
- Papwesong
- Sabawnia
- Sakaa
- Sherigu
- Sinisaw
- Sirigu
- Wania
- Wojiengo
- Wuru
- Wurunia
- Yelania
- Yuwa
- Zenga

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 Kasena Nankana West

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Binania
- Chasi
- Kamberu
- Yimambolo

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Atamolga · 194 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.

- Chasi Hills Forest Reserve
- Dedoro Forest Reserve
- Tankara 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 Kasena Nankana West and the best time to visit

In Kasena Nankana West, the warmest month is Apr (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,031 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (269 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 25 1 

Feb 29 4 

Mar 32 10 

Apr 32 57 

May 30 91 

Jun 28 122 

Jul 26 213 

Aug 26 269 

Sep 26 194 

Oct 26 68 

Nov 26 2 

Dec 25 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kasena Nankana West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sandema Hospital · Builsa North 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.75938&mlon=-1.28034#map=17/10.75938/-1.28034) 

Bank GCB Bank · Kasena Nankana East 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.89318&mlon=-1.08827#map=17/10.89318/-1.08827) 

ATM Stanbic · Kasena Nankana East 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.89033&mlon=-1.08768#map=17/10.89033/-1.08768) 

Petrol pump NHRC Fuel Dam · Kasena Nankana East 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.88141&mlon=-1.08732#map=17/10.88141/-1.08732) 

Hotel Mayaga · Kasena Nankana East 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.88995&mlon=-1.09599#map=17/10.88995/-1.09599) 

Mall Melcom · Kasena Nankana East 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.89390&mlon=-1.08887#map=17/10.89390/-1.08887) 

School Chiana Senior High School · Kasena Nankana West 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.84781&mlon=-1.27072#map=17/10.84781/-1.27072) 

College Community Health Nurse's Training College, Navrongo · Kasena Nankana East 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.88967&mlon=-1.13028#map=17/10.88967/-1.13028) 

Police station Navrongo Police Station · Kasena Nankana East 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.89689&mlon=-1.09076#map=17/10.89689/-1.09076) 

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 Kasena Nankana West

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

- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels4
- Schools5
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Kasena Nankana West?In Upper East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Kasena Nankana West?90,735 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kasena Nankana West?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kasena Nankana West?About 104 people per km²
- What borders Kasena Nankana West?Bolgatanga Municipal, Bongo, Builsa North, Builsa South, Kasena Nankana East and Sissala East
- What is there to see in Kasena Nankana West?Art Village, Paga Crocodile Pond, Pikworo Slave Camp
- What time zone is Kasena Nankana West in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kasena Nankana West?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Kasena Nankana West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kasena Nankana West?65 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kasena Nankana West?Settlements lie between 182 m and 307 m
- What is the highest point in Kasena Nankana West?Atamolga (194 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kasena Nankana West?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kasena Nankana West?Sandema Hospital, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kasena Nankana West?GCB Bank, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kasena Nankana West?Stanbic, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kasena Nankana West?NHRC Fuel Dam, about 25 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Kasena Nankana West?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kasena Nankana West?GH1211 (OCHA common operational dataset)