Tatale-Sangule is a district in the Northern Region of Ghana. Its capital is Tatale. It had a population of 74,805 at the 2021 census, up from 60,039 in 2010.
| Region | Northern Region |
|---|---|
| District capital | Tatale |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 74,805 |
| Population (2010 census) | 60,039 |
Towns and Communities in Tatale-Sangule
This directory lists 22 towns and communities in Tatale-Sangule, in alphabetical order.
- Bali
- Bisayem
- Blinkpale
- Bodere
- Bonboli
- Dondonne
- Gbongbon
- Kakpanjag
- Kpajaba
- Kubalem
- Lahi
- Naboale
- Nabon
- Nakpali
- Nalolli
- Niyibo
- Ongoni
- Sangba
- Shieni
- Tobale
- Warlung
- Yaoyili
Geography
Tatale-Sangule occupies the eastern edge of the Northern Region, directly on the border with Togo. Streams here drain into the Oti River basin, and the country is savanna plain with wooded valleys and low rises toward the frontier.
The district borders Zabzugu to the west and Saboba to the north-west. One rainy season, roughly May to October, governs the farming year.
Settlements are small and widely spaced, most of them farming villages of a few hundred residents reached by track. Tatale is the only place with district-level services. The border with Togo runs along the eastern side, and families on both sides of it share language and market days.
Economy and Local Life
Yam leads the cropping pattern, with maize, sorghum, groundnuts, cowpea and valley rice beside it. Shea nuts are collected in the dry season. Farm produce moves west to Yendi and Tamale and east across the border.
Cattle, goats, sheep and guinea fowl are widely kept. Tatale holds the district market and the assembly offices, and border trade with Togo is part of ordinary weekly life. Konkomba is the main language.
Yam mounds go up from December and are harvested from July, giving the district work through most of the year. Buyers come in during harvest and load for Kumasi and Accra. Border markets give farmers a second outlet when Ghanaian prices are low.
Getting There
Tatale is reached from Yendi on the road running east through Zabzugu. Yendi connects to Tamale by paved road. The eastern sections are unpaved and slow after rain, and most local movement is by motorcycle or shared minibus.
FAQ
What is the capital of Tatale-Sangule?
Tatale is the district capital. It holds the assembly offices and the main market.
Which region is Tatale-Sangule in?
Tatale-Sangule is in the Northern Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Tatale-Sangule?
74,805 at the 2021 census, compared with 60,039 at the 2010 census.
How many towns and communities are listed for Tatale-Sangule?
This page lists 22 settlements in Tatale-Sangule.
When does it rain in Tatale-Sangule?
Tatale-Sangule has one rainy season, running roughly between May and October. The dry Harmattan season follows, from November to February, and farming largely pauses until the next rains.
Is Tatale-Sangule a district or a municipal district?
Ghana’s census records classify it as a district. Local government is handled by its own assembly, based at Tatale.