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 .
20-557: The Northern Region, spanning approximately 25,000 square kilometers, stands as Ghana's Second largest region by land area. It shares borders with 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
40-585: A promise made by the New Patriotic Party prior to the 2016 Ghana general election. Upon winning the elections, the President, Nana Akuffo Addo created the Ministry of Regional Reorganization to oversee policy formulation and implementation, and Hon. Solomon Namliit Boar, Mp for Bunkpurugu Constituency and former Deputy Northern Regional Minister was appointed as the first Regional Minister for
60-563: Is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The current list is as follows: This area's topography is mainly characterized by a low elevation not exceeding 152 metres above sea level. It has moist semi-deciduous forest and the soil is very fertile. The region produces Cash crops like cashew, timber, etc., and food crops such as maize, cassava, plantain, cocoyam, tomatoes, and many others. Bono Region shares
80-519: Is one of the sixteen regions of Ghana . It is located in the north of the country and was created in December 2018 after a referendum was voted upon to break it off of the Northern region . The region's capital is Nalerigu . The North East Region of Ghana was a proposed new region to be carved out of the existing Northern Region of Ghana. The creation of this new region was in fulfillment of
100-520: Is partly caused by emigration, in addition to geography and climate. The North East Region has a low population density, and, along with the official language of English , most inhabitants speak a language of the Gur subfamily in the Niger–Congo language family , such as Mampruli , Tampulma , Bimoba , Kusaal , Dagbani , or Konkomba . The Mamprusi Kingdom is located in the region. Most residents in
120-600: Is supported by paramount chiefs, divisional and other sub-chiefs under him. His paramountcy extend beyond the boundaries of the North East Region and even the nation. Notable among the chiefs are the Wulugu Naaba, Wungu Naaba, Soo Naaba, Kulgu Naaba, Yunyoorana and Bunkpurugu Naaba and Zuarungu Naaba, Tongu Naaba, Sakuti (all in Upper East Region ). Mamprusi people are the major ethnic group in
140-634: Is the town of Nalerigu in the East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly . The North East Region is bordered on the north by the Upper East region , on the east by the eastern Ghana-Togo international border , on the south by the Northern region , and on the west by the Upper West region . North East region is made up of 6 districts. The North East Region is much drier than southern areas of Ghana, due to its proximity to
160-459: Is the wettest of the three savanna ecological zones. The vegetation consists predominantly of woodlands and grasslands. The wet season 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,
180-504: The Sahel , and the Sahara . The vegetation consists predominantly of grassland, especially savanna with clusters of drought-resistant trees such as baobabs or acacias . Between December and April is the dry season . The wet season is between about June and November with an average annual rainfall of 750 to 1050 mm (30 to 40 inches). The highest temperatures are reached at the end of
200-674: The Bono Regional Co-ordinating Council (BRCC) is a new entity and thus replaces the BARCC. Because of this, it became necessary to inaugurate the BRCC to enable it to perform its functions accordingly. The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into 12 MMDA's (made up of 0 Metropolitan, 5 Municipal and 7 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly,
220-533: The Municipality. However, there are also Dagombas, Bimobas, Konkombas, Talensis, Tampulma, Bissa, Mossis, Chakosis and Hausas who have settled in the area. Two traditional festivals are celebrated annually, Damba Festival, Bugum (Fire) Festival. The District is a multi-religious one with the dominant religions being Christianity, Islam and Traditional African Religion. More than 85% of the economically active population are agricultural . The low population density
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#1732764728671240-486: The North East region are affiliated with Christianity, Islam, and/or Traditional African Religion. The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into six MMDA's (made up of 0 Metropolitan, 2 Municipal and 4 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing
260-501: The central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The current list is as follows: 10°31′N 0°22′W / 10.517°N 0.367°W / 10.517; -0.367 Bono Region The Bono region is one of the 16 administrative regions of Ghana . It is as a result of the remainder of Brong-Ahafo region when Bono East region and Ahafo region were created. Sunyani , also known as
280-579: The creation of this region is seeded to the newly created Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development under the leadership of Hon. Dan Botwe . Brong Ahafo Region in effect ceased to exist and so does the Brong Ahafo Region Co-ordinating Council (BARCC). Consequently, in the spirit of Article 255 of the 1992 constitution and Article 186 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936 as Amended),
300-550: The dry season, the lowest in December and January. However, the hot Harmattan wind from the Sahara blows frequently between December and the beginning of February. The temperatures can vary between 17 °C (63 °F) at night and 47 °C (117 °F) during the day. The Nayiri is the King (overlord) of Mamprugu traditional area of which the entire region is a part. He has a traditional council of elders who advise him. The Nayiri
320-469: The green city of Ghana, is the regional capital. Sunyani can pride itself as the cleanest capital city and a major conference destination. The region was created after the Ahafo region and Bono East region respectively have been carved out of the then Brong-Ahafo region. This was in fulfillment of a promise made by candidate Nana Akuffo Addo in his 2016 campaign activities. The implementation of plans for
340-422: The newly created North East Region. In all six new regions were to be created from the existing ten regions of Ghana. The other regions are Western North , Bono , Bono East , Ahafo , Savannah and Oti regions. A referendum vote held on December 27, 2018 was successful with 81% voter turnout in the proposed region voting 99.8% in favor of the creation of the North East Region. The region's proposed capital
360-489: 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 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
380-752: The region an ideal destination for investments in steel and iron. Around three out of five residents in the Northern region were affiliated to Islam (60.0%). The Northern Region of Ghana contains 16 districts. 11 are ordinary districts in addition to 1 metropolitan and 4 municipal districts.: Under every municipality, metropoly and districts are many towns and villages. Hospitals in the Northern Region: !scope=row | 10 | Hajia Samata Gifty Bukari | Yendi |- 9°30′N 1°00′W / 9.500°N 1.000°W / 9.500; -1.000 North East Region (Ghana) The North East Region
400-876: 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 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
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