Upper West Region, Administrative region in northwestern Ghana
The Upper West Region covers 18,476 square kilometers and shares international borders with Burkina Faso to the north, while bordering Northern Region and Upper East Region.
The region emerged in 1983 when President Jerry Rawlings separated it from the former Upper Region, making it an independent administrative territory within Ghana.
The population includes Dagaaba, Sissala, and Wala ethnic groups, who maintain their traditions through music, dance performances, and the annual Damba Festival.
The regional capital Wa contains government offices, markets, educational institutions, and serves as the primary transportation hub for reaching neighboring regions and Burkina Faso.
The Wechiau Hippopotamus Sanctuary along the Black Volta River protects groups of hippos in their natural habitat while supporting local community development.
Location: Ghana
Capital city: Wa
Shares border with: Upper East Region, North East Region, Savannah Region
GPS coordinates: 10.33333,-2.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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