Sissala West is a district in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Its capital is Gwollu. The district had a population of 63,828 at the 2021 census, up from 49,573 in 2010. Gwollu is known for its defence wall, built to shelter the town from slave raiders in the nineteenth century.
| Region | Upper West, Ghana |
|---|---|
| District capital | Gwollu |
| Status | District |
| Population (2021 census) | 63,828 |
| Population (2010 census) | 49,573 |
Towns and Communities in Sissala West
50 towns and communities in Sissala West are listed below, in alphabetical order.
- Boti
- Bullu
- Buo
- Butolo
- Carlo
- Chaparisi
- Dasima
- Djarwia
- Du
- Dunonyuale
- Duwie
- Fatchu
- Fielmon
- Gaper
- Gbal
- Gbele
- Gobi
- Gorima
- Gumo
- Gwollu
- Hamoro
- Hiel
- Jeffisi
- Jiton
- Ka
- Kandia
- Kankanduoli
- Kunkogu
- Kunni
- Kuntulo
- Kuochuuri
- Kupulima
- Kusale
- Kwala
- Liero
- Limere
- Lipilime
- Lulo
- Madina
- Muosiyiri
- Niator
- Nimoro
- Nyentie
- Nyevili
- Nyimeti
- Pana
- Pepilime
- Pulima
- Puzene
- Rus
Geography
Sissala West lies in the north of the Upper West Region, along the boundary with Burkina
Faso. Gwollu, the capital, sits north-west of Tumu near the border. The country is open Sudan savanna
with seasonal streams draining towards the Kulpawn; part of the Gbele Resource Reserve lies on the
district’s eastern side. Jeffisi and Kupulima are the other main settlements.
Sissala East adjoins the district to the east,
Wa East to the south and
Daffiama Bussie Issa to the south-west.
Economy and Local Life
Farming supports nearly every household: maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, cowpea,
soya, yam and cotton in the single rainy season, with cattle, goats, sheep and guinea fowl kept
alongside. Shea nut collection and butter processing bring cash after harvest. Gwollu and Jeffisi hold
the district’s markets, and the defence wall at Gwollu draws a modest stream of visitors. Cross-border
movement with Burkina Faso adds trade to the northern villages.
Sisaala is the language of the district, with Dagaare spoken towards the western boundary and Moore heard at the border villages. Land is held under family custom and farmed from dispersed compounds. The district is remote even by regional standards, and seasonal work in southern Ghana is a normal part of the household year for young men.
Getting There
Gwollu is reached from Wa by taking the eastern road through Han to Tumu, then turning
north-west; the final stretch is unpaved. Vehicles run from Wa and from Tumu, less frequently in the
rainy season when the feeder roads soften.
FAQ
What is the capital of Sissala West?
Gwollu is the district capital and the seat of the district assembly.
Which region is Sissala West in?
Sissala West is in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
What is the population of Sissala West?
The 2021 census recorded 63,828 people. The 2010 census recorded 49,573.
How many towns and communities are listed for Sissala West?
This page lists 50, sorted A–Z.