Upper East Region

The Upper East Region spreads across northeastern Ghana with hills, flat plains, and traditional farming communities. The area divides into fifteen districts, each led by a district chief executive responsible for local governance.

The region served as a key crossroads for trade routes connecting merchants from Mali and Burkina Faso to southern Ghana over many centuries. These long-standing connections shaped the area's cultural and economic life.

In Bolgatanga you can visit markets where artisans sell hand-woven baskets, pottery, and leather goods that reflect skills passed down through families.

The dry season offers better road conditions and visibility for traveling through the region. It helps to base yourself in larger towns like Bolgatanga to explore smaller villages and markets from there.

At Paga Crocodile Pond, visitors can watch local children and caretakers swim peacefully alongside wild crocodiles in a tradition spanning generations. This unusual bond developed through regular contact and long-standing mutual understanding.

Location: Ghana

Capital city: Bolgatanga

Shares border with: North East Region, Upper West Region

GPS coordinates: 10.75000,-0.75000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:30