The Northern Region is one of the sixteen regions of Ghana . It is situated in the northern part of the country and ranks as the second largest of the sixteen regions. Before its division, it covered an area of 25,000 square kilometres, representing 10 percent of Ghana 's area. In December 2018 , the Savannah Region and North East Region were created from it. The Northern Region is divided into 16 districts . The region's capital is Tamale , Ghana's third largest city .
7-490: Mion District is one of the sixteen districts in Northern Region , Ghana . Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger Yendi District in 1988, which was created from the former East Dagomba District Council, until the western part of the district was later split off to create Mion District on 28 June 2012; thus the remaining original part has bee retained to become Yendi Municipal District (which it
14-495: Is between April and October, while the dry season occurs from January to March. There is an average annual rainfall of 750 to 1050 mm (30 to 40 inches). The highest temperatures are reached in March, at the end of the dry season. From late November to March, the north east trade winds blows causing Harmattan . During this time, temperatures can vary between 14 °C (59 °F) at night and 40 °C (104 °F) during
21-716: The Niger–Congo language family . Other languages spoken within the region include Likpakpaln and Nawuri. The region is a hotspot for investment in Ghana, with Tamale previously been ranked as the fastest growing city in West Africa; experiencing tremendous growth compared to other cities in Ghana. The region's location, and greater proximity to both Europe and North Africa, compared to Accra, makes it an increasingly attractive destination for investors. Ghana's largest iron ore reserves, estimated to be more than three billion tons, makes
28-548: The North East Region and Savannah Region to the north, and Oti Regions to the south, and neighboring countries, including the Republic of Togo to the east and La Cote d'voire to the west. The Northern Region has a Guinean forest-savanna mosaic ecosystem. The Guinea Savanna is the wettest of the three savanna ecological zones. The vegetation consists predominantly of woodlands and grasslands. The wet season
35-532: The day. Like all parts of Ghana, more than half of the economically active population are agricultural . The region is one of the most agriculturally important regions in Ghana. It also has the largest reserve of iron ore. The Northern Region contains much of the territories of the Kingdom of Dagbon and Dagbani is the most widely spoke language, along with English . Dagbani belongs to the Oti–Volta subfamily in
42-507: The south, it borders Nanumba North District and East Gonja Municipal. According to the 2010 Ghana housing census, the total population is 91,812. This is made up of 42,649 males and 44,163 females. 9°25′1.92″N 0°16′33.96″W / 9.4172000°N 0.2761000°W / 9.4172000; -0.2761000 Northern Region, Ghana The Northern Region, spanning approximately 25,000 square kilometers, stands as Ghana's Second largest region by land area. It shares borders with
49-560: Was elevated to municipal district assembly status on 29 February 2008). The district assembly is located in the central part of Northern Region and has Sang as its capital town. Its northern neighbours are the Gushegu Municipal and Karaga Districts. To the east is the Yendi Municipal District. The districts bordering Mion District on the west are Tamale Metropolis, Savelugu Municipal and Nanton District. On
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