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Bolgatanga, Ghana
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Bolgatanga is a mid-size city in Upper East, Ghana with a population of 81,958. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Bolgatanga
Bolgatanga , colloquially known as Bolga, the capital of the Bolgatanga Municipal and the Upper East Region of Ghana. It shares a border to the north with Burkina Faso. The town lies in the Red Volta Valley, 161 km (100 mi) north of Tamale, with the White Volta and the cliffs of the southern Gambaga escarpment forming the southern boundary of the Upper East Region. Some ethnic groups native to Bolgatanga are the Frafra, Daghati, Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe. The current mayor of the town is Rex Asanga.
People
Climate
| Population | 81,958 |
| Population Density | 262 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7856°, -0.8514° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Upper East |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (982 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bolgatanga
Bolgatanga is a mid-size city in Ghana (Upper East) with a population of 81,958. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Bolgatanga
Bolgatanga has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1160 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 312.9 sq mi (810.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7856°N, 0.8514°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Bolgatanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in August to 89°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Bolgatanga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolgatanga Nurses' Training College | College | — | — |
| Bolgatanga Technical University | University | — | Visit → |
| C. K. Tedam University of Technology & Applied Sciences | University | — | Visit → |
| Nursing and Midwifery Training College | College | — | — |
| Police Training College | College | — | — |
| Regentropfen College of Applied Sciences (ReCAS) | University | — | — |
| St. John Bosco's College of Education | College | — | — |
| Womens Training Institute | College | — | — |
Schools in Bolgatanga
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ola Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyariga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eastbrown Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Ghana India Kofi Annan ICT Centre of Excellence | — | — | — | — |
| St. Clement | — | — | — | — |
| Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bolgatanga Midwifery Training College | — | — | — | — |
| St. Paul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Firm Foundation Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Bolgatanga Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Preparatory School & JSS | — | — | — | — |
| Bukere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukere Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gambigo Community Day Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. John International Catholic school | — | — | — | — |
| Millar Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Doayin Junior Highschool | — | — | — | — |
| Bolga-Sherigu Community Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Maymat international school | — | — | — | — |
| Zaare Experimantal Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zamse Secondary Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Yebongo | — | — | — | — |
| Youth Harvest Foundation Ghana | — | — | — | — |
| Lamp and Light Model School | — | — | — | — |
| Excel Plus Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fountain Gate International School | — | — | — | — |
| St. John Junior High | — | — | — | — |
| Fountain Gate International School | — | — | — | — |
| Akantome Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Museum Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St. Georges Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Charles Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bolgatanga Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Gowrie Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Primary and Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Christ Frontiers International School | — | — | — | — |
| Zamse Senior High/Technical School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bolgatanga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bolgatanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Regional Museum |
Libraries in Bolgatanga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Book Store | 0.0 | |||||
| NHRC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper East RegionalLibrary | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bolgatanga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat and Boot Market | |||||
| Kandiga market | |||||
| Kongo Market | |||||
| Kpatia market | |||||
| New Market | |||||
| Old Market | |||||
| Timber Market | |||||
| Tongo market | |||||
| Zonno Market | |||||
| Zorkor | |||||
| Zuarungu Central Market |
Hotels in Bolgatanga
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bolgatanga
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bolgatanga
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bolgatanga
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bolgatanga
13 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bolgatanga
31 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bolgatanga
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bolgatanga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bolgatanga
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Navrongo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Po Airport | PUP | Small Airport |
| Zabré Airport | XZA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bolgatanga
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bolgatanga Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolgatanga
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Action City Chapel International | |
| AG Holy Ghost Temple | |
| Bolgatanga Central Mosque | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Fountain Gate Chapel | |
| High Powered Ministries International | |
| New Cathedral | |
| PIWC Bolgatanga | |
| Presbitarien Church of Ghana | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral | |
| Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral | |
| Shiloh Temple - Christ Frontiers Mission International | |
| Solid Rock Baptist Church | |
| St Kizito | |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
Around Bolgatanga
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bolgatanga
2 places within 15 km
- • Aposaga
- • Azurawaw
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Public Holidays in Ghana
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What is the population of Bolgatanga?
Bolgatanga has a population of 81,958 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 262 people per square mile, spread across 312.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bolgatanga?
Bolgatanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.