# Wa Municipal District, Upper West Region – Villages & Map

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

District · Upper West Region 

# Wa Municipal

Wa Municipal is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper West Region. It had an estimated **200,672 people** in 2021 on 580 km² (about 346 per km²). Its main town is Wa. 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 141 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 200,672people (2021)
- 580km²
- 141mapped services
- 309 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Wa Municipal?

Wa Municipal had an estimated **200,672 people** in 2021 — 22.3% of Upper West Region, 28th of 260 districts. There are 1,037 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Upper West Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 580 km², that is about **346 people per km²**, 74th of 260 districts.

35.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 20 across Upper West Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****25,987**

5–9 ****23,622**

10–14 ****20,844**

15–19 ****22,103**

20–24 ****23,396**

25–29 ****19,801**

30–34 ****15,845**

35–39 ****12,491**

40–44 ****9,808**

45–49 ****7,106**

50–54 ****5,210**

55–59 ****3,622**

60–64 ****3,596**

65–69 ****2,363**

70–74 ****1,732**

75–79 ****1,095**

80–84 ****985**

85–89 ****636**

90–94 ****237**

95+ ****193**

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

## Where is Wa Municipal?

Wa Municipal 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/), [Nadowli-Kaleo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/nadowli-kaleo/), [Wa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-east/) and [Wa West](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-west/). By area it is the 127th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 3.0% of [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/). The centre of Wa Municipal is about 558 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 4.7 km from Wa, the main town of Upper West Region. The centre point is at 10.0383° N, 2.4652° 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: Wa Municipal

- 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) · Tamale183 km
- Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) · Bobo Dioulasso239 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 06:18, 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 Wa Municipal

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Wa Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Wa (78,107). Settlements here lie between about 265 m and 360 m above sea level (median 309 m).

- Anhiwienu
- Bakpong
- Bamahu
- Bamano
- Biihee
- Bise
- Boli
- Botonoyiri
- Buro
- Busa
- Chansa
- Charia
- Chegli
- Dandafure
- Danko
- Dapoha
- Darigiayiri
- Dergu
- Dinaso
- Dobile
- Dodoyiri
- Dondoli
- Duuli
- Gberu
- Gogi
- Guli
- Gulli
- Gurumuni
- Jingu
- Jinkpan
- Jongo
- Juonga
- Kadoli
- Kagu
- Kambali
- Kampaha
- Kanbale
- Kolikpara
- Konbiahe
- Konjiahi
- Konjiasi
- Konta
- Kpaguri
- Kpalsaka
- Kperisi
- Kpongpala
- Kpongu
- Kponpala
- Kumfabiala
- Kunbiasi
- Kunfabiala
- Loggopara
- Mango
- Mangu
- Nakore
- Nakori
- Nyagili
- Nyogolu
- Perisi
- Piisi
- Sagu
- Sako
- Samanbo
- Sambo
- Sanchigu
- Sawaba
- Sing
- Sombo
- Tabiase
- Tampala
- Tampalpani
- Tampiani
- Wa
- Wonjon
- Yebile
- Zongo

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 Wa Municipal

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Buabilebawo
- Dorimura
- Molebule
- Naabaw
- Nabibawo

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Wa Airport

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 Wa Municipal and the best time to visit

In Wa Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,032 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (216 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 25 2 

Feb 29 10 

Mar 31 32 

Apr 30 65 

May 29 105 

Jun 27 131 

Jul 26 188 

Aug 26 216 

Sep 26 182 

Oct 26 90 

Nov 27 10 

Dec 25 1 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Wa Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Wa Regional Hospital Art Unit · Wa Municipal 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05476&mlon=-2.49792#map=17/10.05476/-2.49792) 

Bank Fidelity Bank · Wa Municipal 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06141&mlon=-2.50234#map=17/10.06141/-2.50234) 

ATM Absa ATM · Wa Municipal 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99182&mlon=-2.48019#map=17/9.99182/-2.48019) 

Petrol pump Frimps · Wa Municipal 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02842&mlon=-2.48917#map=17/10.02842/-2.48917) 

Hotel Pelican Hotel · Wa Municipal 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03781&mlon=-2.48509#map=17/10.03781/-2.48509) 

School Danko Primary School · Wa Municipal 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03229&mlon=-2.47220#map=17/10.03229/-2.47220) 

College Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education · Wa Municipal 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06559&mlon=-2.48089#map=17/10.06559/-2.48089) 

Police station Wa Police Station · Wa Municipal 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06313&mlon=-2.49805#map=17/10.06313/-2.49805) 

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 Wa Municipal

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks14
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps26
- Hotels29
- Schools31
- Colleges and universities8
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants17
- Police stations3

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 East
- Sissala West
- Wa East
- Wa West

## Quick answers

- Where is Wa Municipal?In Upper West Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Wa Municipal?200,672 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Wa Municipal?About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Wa Municipal?About 346 people per km²
- What borders Wa Municipal?Daffiama Bussie Issa, Nadowli-Kaleo, Wa East and Wa West
- What time zone is Wa Municipal in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Wa Municipal?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Wa Municipal?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wa Municipal?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wa Municipal?Settlements lie between 265 m and 360 m
- What is the best time to visit Wa Municipal?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Wa Municipal?Wa Regional Hospital Art Unit, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Wa Municipal?Fidelity Bank, about 4.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Wa Municipal?Absa ATM, about 5.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Wa Municipal?Frimps, about 2.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Wa Municipal?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Wa Municipal?14 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Wa Municipal?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Wa Municipal?26 mapped
- What is the P-code of Wa Municipal?GH1310 (OCHA common operational dataset)