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Damongo, Ghana
Savannah · Ghana
Damongo is a small city in Savannah, Ghana with a population of 23,544. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Damongo
Damongo is a town and the capital of West Gonja Municipal. It was declared the capital of the Savannah Region on 12 February 2019. Damongo is home to Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, the paramount chief of the Gonja Kingdom. The languages spoken in Damongo include Gonja, Vagla, Hanga, Brifor (Lobi), Dagaare, Waale, Frafra, Kasim, Twi, Ewe, and Hausa. Damongo is renowned for hosting the prestigious Yagbon Skin.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,544 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0830°, -1.8188° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Savannah |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4 inches (1,052 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Damongo
Damongo is a small city in Ghana (Savannah) with a population of 23,544. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Damongo
Damongo has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.5°C), the coldest is Dec (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 2,389.4 sq mi (6,188.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0830°N, 1.8188°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Damongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in August to 87°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Damongo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damongo Agric College | College | - | , |
Schools in Damongo
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Anne's School | - | - | - | - |
| Bonyanto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Damongo Nursing Training School | - | - | - | - |
| Kurabaso Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndewura Jakpa Senior High/Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Jafo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bonyanto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Damongo Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Damongo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Damongo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Peggy Donkor Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Damongo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damongo Weekly Market | |||||
| Marketplace |
Restaurants in Damongo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Damongo
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Damongo
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Damongo
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Damongo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Post Offices in Damongo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Damongo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Damongo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Damongo National Mosque | |
| St. Anne’s Cathedral | |
| St. Theresa Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Damongo?
Damongo has a population of 23,544 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,389.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Damongo?
Damongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.