# Sissala East District, Upper West Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Upper West Region 

# Sissala East

Sissala East is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper West Region. It had an estimated **80,619 people** in 2021 on 5,095 km² (about 16 per km²). 99 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 80,619people (2021)
- 5,095km²
- 12mapped services
- 301 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sissala East?

Sissala East had an estimated **80,619 people** in 2021 — 8.9% of Upper West Region, 174th of 260 districts. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (below the Upper West Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 5,095 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 255th of 260 districts.

38.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Upper West Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.

0–4 ****12,306**

5–9 ****10,557**

10–14 ****8,385**

15–19 ****8,766**

20–24 ****8,501**

25–29 ****7,057**

30–34 ****5,982**

35–39 ****4,578**

40–44 ****3,799**

45–49 ****2,609**

50–54 ****2,137**

55–59 ****1,302**

60–64 ****1,365**

65–69 ****819**

70–74 ****788**

75–79 ****600**

80–84 ****514**

85–89 ****354**

90–94 ****130**

95+ ****70**

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

## Where is Sissala East?

Sissala East lies in [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 6 other districts: [Builsa South](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/builsa-south/), [Daffiama Bussie Issa](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/daffiama-bussie-issa/), [Kasena Nankana West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-east/kasena-nankana-west/), [Mamprugu Moagduri](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/northern-east/mamprugu-moagduri/), [Sissala West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/sissala-west/) and [Wa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-east/). By area it is the 4th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 26.8% of [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/). The centre of Sissala East is about 590 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 93 km from Wa, the main town of Upper West Region. The centre point is at 10.6067° N, 1.8534° 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: Sissala East

- 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) · Tamale159 km
- Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) · Ouagadougou198 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:47).

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 Sissala East

Open gazetteers list **99 villages, towns and localities** in Sissala East. Settlements here lie between about 176 m and 353 m above sea level (median 301 m).

- Babujan
- Bachembeli
- Balie
- Bandei
- Banosan
- Banu
- Basiasan
- Bawkolo
- Beglebelia
- Bende
- Benebise
- Beniejan
- Bichemboi
- Bolie
- Bugubelle
- Buguboi
- Bujan
- Bullu
- Chato
- Chincha
- Chirebunge
- Dangi
- Dimosan
- Dolbizan
- Gingare
- Gwasi
- Halemboi
- Hellembelle
- Igentu
- Jande
- Jembogo
- Jijan
- Jijen
- Kachumangajan
- Kasana
- Kasanpari
- Kasapuoli
- Kassane
- Katekunu
- Katinia
- Kauwilia
- Koma
- Kong
- Kowie
- Kulufu
- Kunchogu
- Kunsolo
- Kurubeli
- Kwapun
- Kwelejan
- Kwunchogaw
- Lilikse
- Mancha
- Monojan
- Mopulima
- Nabolo
- Nabugobeli
- Nabulo
- Nabulo-Fanchuboi
- Nabulo-Kajeboi
- Nabuobelle
- Nahadakui
- Namolojan
- Nanchula
- Nankpawie
- Natalo
- Nebiewale
- New Navere
- Nmanduono
- Nwandawno
- Nwanduano
- Pien
- Pina
- Pudo
- Pudonyoro
- Saiye
- Sakalo
- Saki
- Santa-Mangajan
- Santijan
- Sentie
- Somboro
- Sudelijan
- Taliasi
- Tanla
- Tanvele
- Tapania
- Tarsaw
- Tasaw
- Timbaga
- Tumu
- Vembeli
- Walembele
- Walembelle
- Wuru
- Yigantu
- Zambuluga
- Zangbieri
- Zenu

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 Sissala East

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

### Water

21 rivers and streams.

- Baduro
- Banaghari
- Bonasi
- Chira
- Dajam
- Fujen
- Hawiana
- Kachelewia
- Kajia
- Kawawraw
- Kawrekura
- Lidolu
- Lijine
- Nakulie
- Pogawma
- Pukuru
- Pusuya
- Sangabe
- Sekombule
- Siru
- Tinpuru

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 Sissala East and the best time to visit

In Sissala East, the warmest month is Mar (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,103 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (271 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 26 1 

Feb 29 6 

Mar 32 17 

Apr 32 66 

May 30 105 

Jun 28 134 

Jul 26 224 

Aug 25 271 

Sep 26 196 

Oct 26 78 

Nov 26 4 

Dec 25 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sissala East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Bank ADB · Sissala East 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.87479&mlon=-1.98576#map=17/10.87479/-1.98576) 

Petrol pump Total · Sissala East 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.87293&mlon=-1.98642#map=17/10.87293/-1.98642) 

Hotel Tumu Assembly Guest House · Sissala East 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.87343&mlon=-1.98573#map=17/10.87343/-1.98573) 

School Kanton Senior High School · Sissala East 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.87243&mlon=-1.97574#map=17/10.87243/-1.97574) 

College Tumu College of Education · Sissala East 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.89244&mlon=-1.98457#map=17/10.89244/-1.98457) 

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 Sissala East

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

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- 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
- Jirapa
- Lambussie-Karni
- Lawra
- Nadowli-Kaleo
- Nandom
- Sissala West
- Wa East
- Wa Municipal
- Wa West

## Quick answers

- Where is Sissala East?In Upper West Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Sissala East?80,619 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sissala East?About 20 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sissala East?About 16 people per km²
- What borders Sissala East?Builsa South, Daffiama Bussie Issa, Kasena Nankana West, Mamprugu Moagduri, Sissala West and Wa East
- What time zone is Sissala East in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Sissala East?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Sissala East?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sissala East?99 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sissala East?Settlements lie between 176 m and 353 m
- What is the best time to visit Sissala East?October to January
- Where is the nearest bank to Sissala East?ADB, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sissala East?Total, about 33 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Sissala East?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sissala East?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sissala East?GH1307 (OCHA common operational dataset)