# Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Upper West Region 

# Nadowli-Kaleo

Nadowli-Kaleo is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper West Region. It had an estimated **77,057 people** in 2021 on 1,132 km² (about 68 per km²). 114 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 77,057people (2021)
- 1,132km²
- 22mapped services
- 275 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nadowli-Kaleo?

Nadowli-Kaleo had an estimated **77,057 people** in 2021 — 8.5% of Upper West Region, 182nd of 260 districts. There are 1,083 women for every 1,000 men (above the Upper West Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 1,132 km², that is about **68 people per km²**, 212th of 260 districts.

36.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% 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 78 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,925**

5–9 ****9,592**

10–14 ****8,754**

15–19 ****8,860**

20–24 ****7,574**

25–29 ****6,063**

30–34 ****4,869**

35–39 ****3,804**

40–44 ****3,151**

45–49 ****2,619**

50–54 ****2,441**

55–59 ****1,890**

60–64 ****1,992**

65–69 ****1,382**

70–74 ****1,285**

75–79 ****1,127**

80–84 ****862**

85–89 ****541**

90–94 ****235**

95+ ****91**

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

## Where is Nadowli-Kaleo?

Nadowli-Kaleo lies in [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Daffiama Bussie Issa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/daffiama-bussie-issa/), [Jirapa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/jirapa/), [Wa Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-municipal/) and [Wa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-west/). By area it is the 62nd largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 5.9% of [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/). The centre of Nadowli-Kaleo is about 591 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 29 km from Wa, the main town of Upper West Region. The centre point is at 10.2856° N, 2.6380° 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 Nadowli-Kaleo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nadowli-Kaleo: 1 memorial.

- Nyekanga Memorial House · memorial

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: Nadowli-Kaleo

- 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 Dioulasso209 km
- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale210 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 06:19, sunset around 17:51).

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 Nadowli-Kaleo

Open gazetteers list **114 villages, towns and localities** in Nadowli-Kaleo. The largest with a recorded population: Nyimbale (900). Settlements here lie between about 239 m and 351 m above sea level (median 275 m).

- Bamkpongyili
- Bampana
- Banko
- Basie
- Bayalaw
- Benkeme
- Bile
- Bili
- Bo
- Bodole
- Bono
- Bulo
- Butele
- Chang
- Changu
- Charikpong
- Cherepon
- Daa
- Damba
- Dapori
- Dasi
- Domi
- Doung
- Dounjang
- Dowiri
- Gabilli
- Gbierun
- Gilli
- Goli
- Goyiri
- Goziri
- Guare
- Gule
- Iziri
- Jaang
- Jang
- Jangbogo
- Janguasi
- Jankoro
- Junkakala
- Kabaha
- Kaleo
- Kalsara
- Kaluri
- Kandomene
- Kango
- Kankanjia
- Kantua
- Kanyinguasi
- Kanyini
- Karbogu
- Katha
- Kolpeni
- Konkonpare
- Konne
- Kontare
- Koro
- Kpaale
- Kpagdinga
- Kpala
- Kpanyang
- Kpayenga
- Kulukulu
- Kuo
- Kurri
- Loho
- Manwari
- Masamo
- Meguo
- Montare
- Musama
- Nadawli
- Nadowli
- Namua
- Namvili
- Nanga
- Narago
- Naro
- Nator
- Natordori
- Nawuli
- Nayili
- Nili
- Nyimbale
- Nyoglo
- Ombo
- Papu
- Parpiani
- Pazia
- Pireh
- Puni
- Saa
- Sabala
- Sabili
- Samaligu
- Sambo
- Sampina
- Sankana
- Sariperi
- Selewo
- Sihiduori
- Sihoti
- Sombo
- Tachiripie
- Takpo
- Tandori
- Tangasia
- Tibanu
- Tokpa
- Voggoni
- Wuchema
- Yaro
- Yiziiri
- Zomachiri

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 Nadowli-Kaleo

Named natural and historic features inside Nadowli-Kaleo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Bekpong
- Duonganba
- Gakpan
- Gbale
- Konyabaa
- Kule
- Kulupelo
- Nandong
- Ngwenereme
- Siroba
- Velere
- Yaala

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Kaleo Hill · 424 m

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 Nadowli-Kaleo and the best time to visit

In Nadowli-Kaleo, 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 Nadowli-Kaleo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Nadowli District Hospital · Nadowli-Kaleo 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.36263&mlon=-2.65824#map=17/10.36263/-2.65824) 

Bank GN bank · Daffiama Bussie Issa 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.48111&mlon=-2.50017#map=17/10.48111/-2.50017) 

ATM Absa ATM · Wa Municipal 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99182&mlon=-2.48019#map=17/9.99182/-2.48019) 

Petrol pump Shell · Nadowli-Kaleo 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.35554&mlon=-2.65027#map=17/10.35554/-2.65027) 

Hotel Unic Care Guest House · Nadowli-Kaleo 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.37275&mlon=-2.67103#map=17/10.37275/-2.67103) 

School Takpo Senior High School · Nadowli-Kaleo 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21507&mlon=-2.64687#map=17/10.21507/-2.64687) 

College Nadowli, Mccoy College of Education · Nadowli-Kaleo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.17529&mlon=-2.54077#map=17/10.17529/-2.54077) 

Police station Duane Check Point · Nadowli-Kaleo 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.16619&mlon=-2.54084#map=17/10.16619/-2.54084) 

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 Nadowli-Kaleo

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

- Hospitals5
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools11
- 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 West Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Nadowli-Kaleo?In Upper West Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Nadowli-Kaleo?77,057 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nadowli-Kaleo?About 21 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nadowli-Kaleo?About 68 people per km²
- What borders Nadowli-Kaleo?Daffiama Bussie Issa, Jirapa, Wa Municipal and Wa West
- What is there to see in Nadowli-Kaleo?Nyekanga Memorial House
- What time zone is Nadowli-Kaleo in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nadowli-Kaleo?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Nadowli-Kaleo?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nadowli-Kaleo?114 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nadowli-Kaleo?Settlements lie between 239 m and 351 m
- What is the highest point in Nadowli-Kaleo?Kaleo Hill (424 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nadowli-Kaleo?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nadowli-Kaleo?Nadowli District Hospital, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nadowli-Kaleo?GN bank, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nadowli-Kaleo?Absa ATM, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nadowli-Kaleo?Shell, about 7.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nadowli-Kaleo?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nadowli-Kaleo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nadowli-Kaleo?GH1305 (OCHA common operational dataset)