# Nabdam District, Upper East Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Upper East Region 

# Nabdam

Nabdam is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper East Region. It had an estimated **51,861 people** in 2021 on 245 km² (about 212 per km²). 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 51,861people (2021)
- 245km²
- 7mapped services
- 228 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nabdam?

Nabdam had an estimated **51,861 people** in 2021 — 4.0% of Upper East Region, 241st of 260 districts. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (below the Upper East Region figure of 1,061). Spread over 245 km², that is about **212 people per km²**, 102nd of 260 districts.

34.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% 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 67 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,858**

5–9 ****6,266**

10–14 ****5,961**

15–19 ****6,279**

20–24 ****5,523**

25–29 ****4,507**

30–34 ****3,629**

35–39 ****2,986**

40–44 ****2,367**

45–49 ****1,972**

50–54 ****1,538**

55–59 ****1,190**

60–64 ****1,028**

65–69 ****671**

70–74 ****643**

75–79 ****649**

80–84 ****472**

85–89 ****196**

90–94 ****77**

95+ ****49**

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

## Where is Nabdam?

Nabdam lies in [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bawku West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bawku-west/), [Bolga East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bolga-east/), [Bongo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bongo/) and [Talensi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/talensi/). By area it is the 203rd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 2.8% of [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/). The centre of Nabdam is about 591 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 22 km from Bolgatanga, the main town of Upper East Region. The centre point is at 10.8474° N, 0.6607° 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 Nabdam

### Nearby, outside Nabdam

- Bongo photovoltaic site · viewpoint, Bongo11 km

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: Nabdam

- 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) · Tamale146 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou191 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:42).

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 Nabdam

Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Nabdam. Settlements here lie between about 185 m and 281 m above sea level (median 228 m).

- Asonge
- Benzure Baarabook
- Dalinga Bulbisi
- Damulugu Dazamdabo
- Gangoboka
- Guohe
- Kaogo
- Kongo
- Kongo Adusabisi
- Kongo Asinabisi
- Logri
- Nakpaliga
- Namoorantenga
- Nangodi
- Nangodi Guose
- Nangodi Kalini
- Nangodi Kalini Soliga
- Nangodi Kunkezi
- Nangodi Nyoboka
- Nangodi Yakoti
- Nyoga
- Nyogbare
- Pelungu
- Piugwi
- Sakote
- Sekoti
- Sekoti Benzure Kugure
- Sekoti Dasanga
- Sekoti Kotentabiga
- Sekoti Kparabogo
- Sekoti Nyoga
- Sekoti Tankpaga
- Sekoti Topene
- Tindongo
- Zanlerigu
- Zoa
- Zogabre

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 Nabdam

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

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Abankuliga
- Akugosi
- Bagabila
- Bakuloga
- Biogkulawgo
- Kalini
- Kparabog
- Kuldatintare
- Kulubili
- Kulumasa
- Tiikoloo
- Vini

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Red Volta 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 Nabdam and the best time to visit

In Nabdam, the warmest month is Apr (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,066 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (270 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 2 

Feb 28 5 

Mar 31 10 

Apr 32 57 

May 30 99 

Jun 28 132 

Jul 26 216 

Aug 26 270 

Sep 26 202 

Oct 26 71 

Nov 26 3 

Dec 24 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nabdam

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Afrikids Clinic · Bolgatanga Municipal 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.78913&mlon=-0.84123#map=17/10.78913/-0.84123) 

Bank GN Bank · Nabdam 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.86562&mlon=-0.65808#map=17/10.86562/-0.65808) 

Petrol pump Sawadigo Oil · Bolga East 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.80351&mlon=-0.77583#map=17/10.80351/-0.77583) 

Hotel Gumah Lodge · Bolga East 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79355&mlon=-0.80541#map=17/10.79355/-0.80541) 

School Nangodi Primary School · Nabdam 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.85088&mlon=-0.67020#map=17/10.85088/-0.67020) 

College Nursing and Midwifery Training College · Bolga East 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.78817&mlon=-0.80002#map=17/10.78817/-0.80002) 

Police station Zuarungu Police Station · Bolga East 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79104&mlon=-0.78746#map=17/10.79104/-0.78746) 

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 Nabdam

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

- Banks2
- Schools5

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
- Kasena Nankana West
- Pusiga
- Talensi
- Tempane

## Quick answers

- Where is Nabdam?In Upper East Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nabdam?51,861 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nabdam?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nabdam?About 212 people per km²
- What borders Nabdam?Bawku West, Bolga East, Bongo and Talensi
- What is there to see in Nabdam?Bongo photovoltaic site
- What time zone is Nabdam in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nabdam?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nabdam?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nabdam?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nabdam?Settlements lie between 185 m and 281 m
- What is the best time to visit Nabdam?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nabdam?Afrikids Clinic, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nabdam?GN Bank, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nabdam?Sawadigo Oil, about 13 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Nabdam?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nabdam?GH1212 (OCHA common operational dataset)