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

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

District · Upper West Region 

# Wa West

Wa West is a district (metropolitan, municipal or district assembly) of Ghana in Upper West Region. It had an estimated **96,957 people** in 2021 on 1,492 km² (about 65 per km²). 176 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 96,957people (2021)
- 1,492km²
- 23mapped services
- 265 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Wa West?

Wa West had an estimated **96,957 people** in 2021 — 10.8% of Upper West Region, 136th of 260 districts. There are 1,113 women for every 1,000 men (above the Upper West Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 1,492 km², that is about **65 people per km²**, 217th of 260 districts.

41.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Upper West Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 90 children and older people.

0–4 ****12,803**

5–9 ****13,825**

10–14 ****13,326**

15–19 ****11,918**

20–24 ****8,319**

25–29 ****5,850**

30–34 ****5,049**

35–39 ****4,600**

40–44 ****4,362**

45–49 ****3,410**

50–54 ****3,050**

55–59 ****2,102**

60–64 ****2,257**

65–69 ****1,466**

70–74 ****1,536**

75–79 ****1,211**

80–84 ****932**

85–89 ****566**

90–94 ****239**

95+ ****136**

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

## Where is Wa West?

Wa West lies in [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/), [Ghana](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/). It borders 4 other districts: [Nadowli-Kaleo](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/nadowli-kaleo/), [Sawla-Tuna-Kalba](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/savannah/sawla-tuna-kalba/), [Wa East](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-east/) and [Wa Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/wa-municipal/). By area it is the 44th largest of 260 districts in Ghana. It covers 7.8% of [Upper West Region](https://wherepedia.org/ghana/upper-west/). The centre of Wa West is about 553 km in a straight line from Accra, the capital. It is about 20 km from Wa, the main town of Upper West Region. The centre point is at 9.9177° N, 2.6084° 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 Wa West

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Wa West: 2 attractions.

- Hippo Sactuary community center (tourist center) · attraction
- Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary · 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: Wa West

- 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) · Tamale195 km
- Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) · Bobo Dioulasso234 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:49) 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 Wa West

Open gazetteers list **176 villages, towns and localities** in Wa West. Settlements here lie between about 231 m and 334 m above sea level (median 265 m).

- Anyarayiri
- Asse
- Babile
- Bakpon
- Bakporayiri
- Balabui
- Baleaufili
- Bamkpoma
- Batunuriyiri
- Bavuna
- Bawa
- Bechunyiri
- Benya
- Berinyasi
- Bichooteng
- Bienya
- Borkudo
- Boro
- Borough
- Buka
- Bulinzin
- Bulituo
- Bulu
- Bulu Tanga
- Chabara
- Charibile
- Chiatanga
- Chiberiyri
- Chocho
- Chogosia
- Dabo
- Dabogia
- Dabozie
- Daku
- Damayiri
- Danlarayiri
- Dariyiri
- Dehi
- Delaniyiri
- Deligoyiri
- Dobo
- Dochire
- Dodobi
- Dogberipari
- Doli
- Domawa
- Domowa
- Dompie
- Donkori
- Dontanga
- Donye
- Dorimon
- Duasi
- Eggu
- Ga
- Gbache
- Gbaliwun Manyayiri
- Gboriyiri
- Gbungberi
- Gojiyiri
- Gongbile
- Gonggo
- Gongo
- Goribile
- Guahe
- Gugosu
- Guo
- Guru-Nore
- Gurungu
- Gushe
- Guuri
- Jagulu
- Jambusi
- Janko
- Jewoyeli
- Jijuriyiri
- Jolereteng
- Joleriyiri
- Joripiriyiri
- Kachuu
- Kakalapari
- Kakaribayiri
- Kandeo
- Kantu
- Kapule
- Kawu
- Kolateyiri
- Kolomuu
- Kombili
- Konduoli
- Koulkon
- Kpanfa
- Kpatiyiri
- Kpenayiri
- Kpila
- Kugia
- Kukpale
- Kusale
- Kwachiyiri
- Ladayiri
- Laniyiri
- Lasia-Bile Kunyeyiri
- Lasia-Tuolu
- Lassie
- Losse
- Maasi
- Mahotanga
- Makpa
- Mase
- Masoyiri
- Metiau
- Metori
- Mevoli
- Muraazuu
- Mwaabasi
- Mwatang
- Naku
- Nambagalabule
- Nerikuyiri
- Nmaabase
- Nuambachenyiri
- Nyagle
- Nyose
- Oli
- Pala
- Pase
- Pasele
- Pela
- Pigbengben
- Piriyiri
- Pisie
- Pitor
- Pole
- Polee
- Ponyamayiri
- Ponyientanga
- Poyentanga
- Saabalon
- Sagu
- Salimana
- Sanse
- Sela
- Sigri
- Sira
- Siramuni
- Siriyiri
- Siru
- Sukpare
- Tagidoyiri
- Talawona
- Tamare
- Tambari
- Tambile
- Tandabori
- Tanduori
- Tanina
- Tanjisi
- Tankasa
- Tawinchela
- Tokali
- Tomaa
- Topiayiri
- Tuole
- Varinpare
- Vieri
- Wa West
- Wechiau
- Woliyiri
- Woloyiri
- Yeliyiri
- Yipala
- Yipienibor
- Yizia
- Yoboyiri
- Zan
- Zogli

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 West

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Aruba
- Bakpon
- Bele
- Dagere
- Komboggo
- Kpaya
- Nuale
- Pale
- Pinatuu
- Sako
- San
- Sila
- Yumpolise

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 West and the best time to visit

In Wa West, 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 West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gwollu Hospital · Wa West 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05000&mlon=-2.60000#map=17/10.05000/-2.60000) 

Bank Tietaa Rural Bank · Wa West 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87344&mlon=-2.46236#map=17/9.87344/-2.46236) 

ATM Absa ATM · Wa Municipal 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99182&mlon=-2.48019#map=17/9.99182/-2.48019) 

Petrol pump Petrosol · Wa West 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02723&mlon=-2.68899#map=17/10.02723/-2.68899) 

Hotel Wechiau Lodge · Wa West 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82819&mlon=-2.68571#map=17/9.82819/-2.68571) 

School Lassie-Tuolu Senior High School · Wa West 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84075&mlon=-2.59996#map=17/9.84075/-2.59996) 

College Wa Technical University · Wa Municipal 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01351&mlon=-2.51256#map=17/10.01351/-2.51256) 

Police station UBIDS Police Station · Wa Municipal 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99217&mlon=-2.47343#map=17/9.99217/-2.47343) 

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 West

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels1
- Schools11
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2

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 Municipal

## Quick answers

- Where is Wa West?In Upper West Region, Ghana
- What is the population of Wa West?96,957 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Wa West?About 19 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Wa West?About 65 people per km²
- What borders Wa West?Nadowli-Kaleo, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, Wa East and Wa Municipal
- What is there to see in Wa West?Hippo Sactuary community center (tourist center), Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary
- What time zone is Wa West in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Wa West?Cedi (GHS)
- What language is spoken in Wa West?English, Akan, Ewe (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wa West?176 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wa West?Settlements lie between 231 m and 334 m
- What is the best time to visit Wa West?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Wa West?Gwollu Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Wa West?Tietaa Rural Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Wa West?Absa ATM, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Wa West?Petrosol, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Wa West?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Wa West?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Wa West?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Wa West?GH1311 (OCHA common operational dataset)