# Talensi District, Upper East Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/talensi/ District · Upper East Region # Talensi Talensi is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper East Region. It had an estimated **87,021 people** in 2021 on 839 km² (about 104 per km²). 60 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 87,021people (2021) - 839km² - 21mapped services - 207 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Talensi? Talensi had an estimated **87,021 people** in 2021 — 6.7% of Upper East Region, 163rd of 260 districts. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (below the Upper East Region figure of 1,061). Spread over 839 km², that is about **104 people per km²**, 179th of 260 districts. 37.2% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% 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 75 children and older people. 0–4 ****11,293** 5–9 ****10,907** 10–14 ****10,130** 15–19 ****10,243** 20–24 ****8,586** 25–29 ****6,800** 30–34 ****5,574** 35–39 ****4,633** 40–44 ****3,932** 45–49 ****3,249** 50–54 ****2,761** 55–59 ****1,994** 60–64 ****1,845** 65–69 ****1,276** 70–74 ****1,207** 75–79 ****1,046** 80–84 ****917** 85–89 ****407** 90–94 ****152** 95+ ****69** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gha). ## Where is Talensi? Talensi lies in [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 7 other districts: [Bawku West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bawku-west/), [Bolga East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bolga-east/), [Bolgatanga Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/bolgatanga-municipal/), [East Mamprusi](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/east-mamprusi/), [Kasena Nankana East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/kasena-nankana-east/), [Nabdam](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/nabdam/) and [West Mamprusi Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/west-mamprusi-municipal/). By area it is the 89th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 9.7% of [Upper East Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/). The centre of Talensi is about 567 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 30 km from Bolgatanga, the main town of Upper East Region. The centre point is at 10.6419° N, 0.6239° 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 Talensi OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Talensi: 3 attractions. - Balance Rock · attraction - Hiding Cave · attraction - Old School · 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: Talensi - 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) · Tamale124 km - Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou214 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 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 Talensi Open gazetteers list **60 villages, towns and localities** in Talensi. Settlements here lie between about 157 m and 312 m above sea level (median 207 m). - Awaradonne - Balungu - Bari - Biung - Datako Kurbor - Datoko - Ditimbule - Dusi - Dusi Bulbuog - Dusi Damol Tindongo - Dusi Nayiri - Duusi - Gari - Gbega - Gbego - Gorogo - Gorogu - Kalboka - Katansiga - Kologo Kanvawya - Kondzua - Kopielga - Kpale - Kpatia - Kpatia Health - Kpetabon - Kumbude - Namawgo - Namolgo - Ndongo - Nmakoam - Nngo - Nungu - Pusu-Namogo - Pwalugu - Sakote - Sakwati - Santienga - Santoga - Satoga - Sawaliga - Shia - Shiega - Shiga - Tengzug - Tenzugu - Tongo - Tula - Wawgo - Winduri - Winkogo - Yale - Yamnega - Yazore - Yazore Kpatia - Yinduri - Zanwure - Zoan Buliga - Zonno Zoore - Zubiong 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 Talensi Named natural and historic features inside Talensi, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake. - Abokanga - Agrumatue - Alambagare - Awara - Ayia - Dalabog - Gango - Kuldaga - Kuldaga - Kulubiliga - Nibare - Tankpaga - Zonno Dam - Zonno Dam ### Hills and mountains 7 hills. - Balaga · 304 m - Tongo · 304 m - Yale · 235 m - Andua · 197 m - Zobero · 174 m - Zoseko · 172 m - Palega · 166 m ### 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 Talensi and the best time to visit In Talensi, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,223 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (288 mm) and the driest Dec (1 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 24 2 Feb 28 7 Mar 31 16 Apr 31 71 May 29 122 Jun 28 156 Jul 26 242 Aug 26 288 Sep 26 228 Oct 26 86 Nov 26 5 Dec 24 1 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Talensi Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Talensi District Hospital · Talensi 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.71417&mlon=-0.79427#map=17/10.71417/-0.79427) Bank GN Bank · Nabdam 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.83963&mlon=-0.70859#map=17/10.83963/-0.70859) Petrol pump Sawadigo Oil · Bolga East 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.80351&mlon=-0.77583#map=17/10.80351/-0.77583) Hotel Green House Ghana - Amazing Spot · West Mamprusi Municipal 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.55981&mlon=-0.82931#map=17/10.55981/-0.82931) School Duusi Basic Schools · Talensi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.77893&mlon=-0.69489#map=17/10.77893/-0.69489) College Gambaga College of Education · East Mamprusi 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53060&mlon=-0.43311#map=17/10.53060/-0.43311) Police station Tongo Police Station · Talensi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.70904&mlon=-0.81416#map=17/10.70904/-0.81416) 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 Talensi Places mapped inside Talensi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps9 - Hotels2 - Schools7 - Colleges and universities1 - 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 - Garu - Kasena Nankana East - Kasena Nankana West - Nabdam - Pusiga - Tempane ## Quick answers - Where is Talensi?In Upper East Region, Ghana - What is the population of Talensi?87,021 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Talensi?About 21 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Talensi?About 104 people per km² - What borders Talensi?Bawku West, Bolga East, Bolgatanga Municipal, East Mamprusi, Kasena Nankana East, Nabdam and West Mamprusi Municipal - What is there to see in Talensi?Balance Rock, Hiding Cave, Old School - What time zone is Talensi in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Talensi?Cedi (GHS) - What language is spoken in Talensi?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Talensi?60 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Talensi?Settlements lie between 157 m and 312 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Talensi?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Talensi?Balaga (304 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Talensi?October to January - Where is the nearest hospital to Talensi?Talensi District Hospital, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Talensi?GN Bank, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Talensi?Sawadigo Oil, about 24 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Talensi?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Talensi?9 mapped - What is the P-code of Talensi?GH1214 (OCHA common operational dataset)