Upper East Region

The Upper East Region encompasses 8,842 square kilometers of land with diverse landscapes including hills, flat plains, and traditional farming settlements.

The region developed as a crucial crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes, connecting merchants from Mali and Burkina Faso to southern Ghana through centuries.

Markets in Bolgatanga display traditional crafts including straw baskets, pottery, leather goods, and textiles, representing the skills passed through generations.

The region divides into fifteen districts, each managed by a district chief executive who coordinates local governance and development programs.

At the Paga Crocodile Pond, local children swim alongside sacred crocodiles, following ancient traditions that establish peaceful coexistence between humans and reptiles.

Location: Ghana

Capital city: Bolgatanga

Shares border with: North East Region, Upper West Region

GPS coordinates: 10.75000,-0.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:29