# Jirapa District, Upper West Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/jirapa/

District · Upper West Region 

# Jirapa

Jirapa is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper West Region. It had an estimated **91,279 people** in 2021 on 1,188 km² (about 77 per km²). 92 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 91,279people (2021)
- 1,188km²
- 14mapped services
- 291 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Jirapa?

Jirapa had an estimated **91,279 people** in 2021 — 10.1% of Upper West Region, 154th of 260 districts. There are 1,122 women for every 1,000 men (above the Upper West Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 1,188 km², that is about **77 people per km²**, 205th of 260 districts.

36.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Upper West Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****11,114**

5–9 ****11,426**

10–14 ****11,126**

15–19 ****10,897**

20–24 ****9,612**

25–29 ****6,854**

30–34 ****5,514**

35–39 ****4,599**

40–44 ****4,130**

45–49 ****3,269**

50–54 ****2,868**

55–59 ****2,007**

60–64 ****2,080**

65–69 ****1,438**

70–74 ****1,381**

75–79 ****1,038**

80–84 ****931**

85–89 ****667**

90–94 ****232**

95+ ****96**

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

## Where is Jirapa?

Jirapa lies in [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 5 other districts: [Daffiama Bussie Issa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/daffiama-bussie-issa/), [Lambussie-Karni](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/lambussie-karni/), [Lawra](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/lawra/), [Nadowli-Kaleo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/nadowli-kaleo/) and [Sissala West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/sissala-west/). By area it is the 58th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 6.2% of [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/). The centre of Jirapa is about 617 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 59 km from Wa, the main town of Upper West Region. The centre point is at 10.5880° N, 2.5618° 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: Jirapa

- 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

- Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) · Bobo Dioulasso203 km
- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale218 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:20, sunset around 17:50).

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 Jirapa

Open gazetteers list **92 villages, towns and localities** in Jirapa. The largest with a recorded population: Jirapa (91,279). Settlements here lie between about 244 m and 341 m above sea level (median 291 m).

- Balanta
- Bazuu
- Bekpong
- Boe
- Boiri
- Boyele
- Burbor
- Chepuri
- Dariyiri
- Dia
- Djan
- Doggo
- Duori
- Gbari
- Gbetuor
- Goziiri
- Guo
- Guorpuo
- Guri
- Guripala
- Guseri
- Han
- Hian
- Janvori
- Jefiyiri
- Jirapa
- Kane
- Kanne
- Kanponyara
- Kapachuhu
- Katang
- Kawrawra
- Kenee
- Koni
- Konpol
- Kori
- Kpanguori
- Kpanyangha
- Krowuor
- Kule
- Kulkwe
- Kumperi
- Kunzokala
- Kuukyeni
- Mankuri
- Mwofo
- Nabiri
- Nambogo
- Nandaw-Wala
- Nayiri
- Nibar
- Nyeni
- Nyenvaari
- Orifan
- Pari
- Peteyiri
- Pien
- Ping
- Podule
- Pokori
- Sabuli
- Sambieyiri
- Sangwia
- Sawali
- Sekpayiri
- Sigiri
- Sobaryiri
- Tampaala
- Tampoe
- Tanbore
- Tangzu
- Tansire
- Tie
- Tigboro
- Timpahie
- Tizza
- Tugu
- Tuopari
- Twadi
- Ulo
- Ulogosu
- Ulokpong
- Uolkun
- Vinving
- Wambal-yiri
- Wuling
- Yagha
- Zage
- Zaguo
- Zimpeni
- Zokpanyiri
- Zoor

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 Jirapa

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Chaffia
- Duokula
- Gwoba
- Jebugu
- Kankanzora
- Kulewogo
- Kundabala
- Nafaro
- Napor
- Navere
- Nazia
- Sabuli
- Teri
- Zantibu
- Zinkpie

### History

1 ruin.

- Numbeg

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 Jirapa and the best time to visit

In Jirapa, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,088 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (260 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 28 7 

Mar 31 22 

Apr 31 62 

May 30 104 

Jun 28 138 

Jul 26 216 

Aug 25 260 

Sep 26 192 

Oct 26 79 

Nov 26 6 

Dec 25 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jirapa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hain Polyclinic · Jirapa 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.69252&mlon=-2.43596#map=17/10.69252/-2.43596) 

Bank GN bank · Daffiama Bussie Issa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.48111&mlon=-2.50017#map=17/10.48111/-2.50017) 

Petrol pump Petrosol · Daffiama Bussie Issa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.48493&mlon=-2.50187#map=17/10.48493/-2.50187) 

Hotel Dubai Jirapa · Jirapa 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.52969&mlon=-2.73462#map=17/10.52969/-2.73462) 

School Ullo Senior High School · Jirapa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.68960&mlon=-2.56695#map=17/10.68960/-2.56695) 

College St Joseph's Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Jirapa · Jirapa 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53472&mlon=-2.69950#map=17/10.53472/-2.69950) 

Police station Bussie Police Station · Daffiama Bussie Issa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.48235&mlon=-2.50298#map=17/10.48235/-2.50298) 

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 Jirapa

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels2
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities2

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 West Region

- Daffiama Bussie Issa
- Lambussie-Karni
- Lawra
- Nadowli-Kaleo
- Nandom
- Sissala East
- Sissala West
- Wa East
- Wa Municipal
- Wa West

## Quick answers

- Where is Jirapa?In Upper West Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Jirapa?91,279 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Jirapa?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Jirapa?About 77 people per km²
- What borders Jirapa?Daffiama Bussie Issa, Lambussie-Karni, Lawra, Nadowli-Kaleo and Sissala West
- What time zone is Jirapa in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Jirapa?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Jirapa?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Jirapa?92 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Jirapa?Settlements lie between 244 m and 341 m
- What is the best time to visit Jirapa?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Jirapa?Hain Polyclinic, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Jirapa?GN bank, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jirapa?Petrosol, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Jirapa?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Jirapa?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Jirapa?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Jirapa?GH1302 (OCHA common operational dataset)