{"id":28,"date":"2026-07-01T09:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townsvillages.com\/ghana\/upper-east\/bawku-west\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T09:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T09:03:32","slug":"bawku-west","status":"publish","type":"upper-east","link":"https:\/\/townsvillages.com\/ghana\/upper-east\/bawku-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Bawku West"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bawku West is a district in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Its capital is Zebilla, on the main road between Bolgatanga and Bawku. The district had a population of 144,189 at the 2021 census, up from 94,034 in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Region<\/th>\nUpper East Region<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
District capital<\/th>\nZebilla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Status<\/th>\nDistrict<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Population (2021 census)<\/th>\n144,189<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Population (2010 census)<\/th>\n94,034<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Towns and Communities in Bawku West<\/h2>\n

The district directory lists 50 towns and communities in Bawku West, from the capital Zebilla to outlying compound settlements. Names are listed alphabetically.<\/p>\n

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  1. Abeu<\/li>\n
  2. Akuri<\/li>\n
  3. Alenzua<\/li>\n
  4. Ampkaliga<\/li>\n
  5. Aniago<\/li>\n
  6. Apodabogo<\/li>\n
  7. Aragbida<\/li>\n
  8. Aramkoliga<\/li>\n
  9. Aranga<\/li>\n
  10. Aronkpe<\/li>\n
  11. Azantole<\/li>\n
  12. Azoawera<\/li>\n
  13. Azupunpun<\/li>\n
  14. Bango<\/li>\n
  15. Bezune<\/li>\n
  16. Binaba<\/li>\n
  17. Binda Adonsi<\/li>\n
  18. Biringo<\/li>\n
  19. Boggo<\/li>\n
  20. Boya<\/li>\n
  21. Bugade<\/li>\n
  22. Bugari<\/li>\n
  23. Bugori<\/li>\n
  24. Bugula<\/li>\n
  25. Bugzuni<\/li>\n
  26. Bulunga<\/li>\n
  27. Danguna<\/li>\n
  28. Faraga<\/li>\n
  29. Fetiga<\/li>\n
  30. Gabuliga<\/li>\n
  31. Gabuluga<\/li>\n
  32. Gaga<\/li>\n
  33. Galaka<\/li>\n
  34. Gbantongo<\/li>\n
  35. Gberi Tili<\/li>\n
  36. Gogo<\/li>\n
  37. Gori<\/li>\n
  38. Gorogo<\/li>\n
  39. Goruku<\/li>\n
  40. Gozesi<\/li>\n
  41. Gumbari<\/li>\n
  42. Gumbo<\/li>\n
  43. Gumbo Binaba<\/li>\n
  44. Guzongo<\/li>\n
  45. Gwosi<\/li>\n
  46. Kamega<\/li>\n
  47. Kansongo<\/li>\n
  48. Kansorgo<\/li>\n
  49. Kare<\/li>\n
  50. Kausaungo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Geography<\/h2>\n

    Bawku West lies in the north-east of the Upper East Region, between the White Volta in the west and the Bawku area in the east. The Red Volta crosses the district, and much of the western edge falls within the sparsely settled Red Volta valley. The land is flat Sudan savanna with a single rainy season from May to October.<\/p>\n

    The district borders Binduri<\/a> and Bawku<\/a> to the east, and lies north-east of Bolgatanga<\/a> and east of Bongo<\/a>. Kusaal is the main language, with Gurune spoken in western communities.<\/p>\n

    Economy and Local Life<\/h2>\n

    Farming and livestock rearing dominate. Millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnuts, cowpea and soya are grown in the rains; dry-season gardens along the White Volta and around dams produce onions, tomatoes and pepper. Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and guinea fowl are kept in most compounds and traded at Zebilla and Binaba markets.<\/p>\n

    Zebilla and Binaba are the main market towns, with weekly markets that pull in traders from across the district and from Burkina Faso. Shea nut collection, dawadawa processing, basket weaving and pito brewing give women independent income, and seasonal migration south after harvest is common.<\/p>\n

    Getting There<\/h2>\n

    Zebilla lies about 55 km east of Bolgatanga and 35 km west of Bawku on the tarred Bolgatanga–Bawku road, so through traffic passes the town all day. Buses from Accra, Kumasi and Tamale reach Bolgatanga, where minibuses and shared taxis continue east. Feeder roads to Binaba, Gbantongo and the Red Volta communities are laterite and slow after rain.<\/p>\n

    FAQ<\/h2>\n

    What is the capital of Bawku West?<\/h3>\n

    The district capital is Zebilla.<\/p>\n

    Which region is Bawku West in?<\/h3>\n

    Bawku West is in the Upper East Region of Ghana.<\/p>\n

    What is the population of Bawku West?<\/h3>\n

    The 2021 census recorded 144,189 people. The 2010 census recorded 94,034.<\/p>\n

    How many towns and communities are listed for Bawku West?<\/h3>\n

    This page lists 50 towns and communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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