Pusiga is a district in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Its capital is Pusiga town, close to the frontier with Togo and Burkina Faso. The district had a population of 80,533 at the 2021 census, up from 57,677 in 2010.
| Region | Upper East Region |
|---|---|
| District capital | Pusiga |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 80,533 |
| Population (2010 census) | 57,677 |
Towns and Communities in Pusiga
The district directory lists 44 towns and communities in Pusiga, from the capital Pusiga to outlying compound settlements. Names are listed alphabetically.
- Bimpiela
- Bosal
- Bulugu
- Bulungu
- Dabia
- Dega
- Jingere
- Kangberigu
- Kanjama
- Kiyinchingu
- Kogadim
- Kolpeligo
- Koltamisi
- Kpalugu
- Kpalugu Zongo
- Kubonga
- Kugasego
- Kulonaba
- Kulugungu
- Kulupielugu
- Kuluwoko
- Mandago
- Morgo
- Nakom
- Nakombo
- Nenkogo
- Ninkogo
- Pialoko
- Puanaba
- Pulimakom
- Pusiga
- Sanda
- Sangabuli
- Sarabogo
- Siarin
- Sugudi
- Sunkuom
- Tendana
- Terago
- Widana
- Yariga
- Zoabuliga
- Zong Natinga
- Zuugu
Geography
Pusiga occupies the extreme north-eastern corner of Ghana, east of Bawku. The terrain is flat Sudan savanna with thin soils, scattered baobab and shea trees, and seasonal streams that feed the White Volta system. One rainy season runs from May to October; from December the harmattan brings dust and cool nights.
The district was created from the eastern part of the Bawku municipality and borders Bawku to the west and Garu to the south. Kusaal is the main language, with Bissa, Moore and Hausa common near the border markets. Pusiga is traditionally identified with the burial place of Naa Gbewaa, an ancestor figure for the Mamprusi, Dagomba and Nanumba.
Economy and Local Life
Households farm millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnuts and cowpea in the rains, and grow onions, tomatoes, pepper and okra in dry-season gardens near dugouts and stream beds. Livestock — cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and guinea fowl — is the main store of wealth and the usual way of raising cash for school fees or medical costs.
Proximity to two borders shapes trade. Grain, livestock, fuel and manufactured goods move through the district’s markets, and many residents work as traders, carriers or transport operators. Seasonal migration to southern Ghana remains common after harvest. Pusiga and Kulungugu hold the district’s main market days, and smaller communities trade at the Bawku market instead.
Getting There
Pusiga is about 15 km east of Bawku and roughly 105 km from Bolgatanga. The tarred Bolgatanga–Zebilla–Bawku road is the main approach, with shared taxis and minibuses continuing east to Pusiga and on towards the Togo frontier. Feeder roads to Kulungugu, Widana and the riverside communities are laterite.
FAQ
What is the capital of Pusiga?
The district capital is Pusiga.
Which region is Pusiga in?
Pusiga is in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Pusiga?
The 2021 census recorded 80,533 people. The 2010 census recorded 57,677.
How many towns and communities are listed for Pusiga?
This page lists 44 towns and communities.