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Savelugu, Ghana
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Savelugu is a mid-size city in Northern, Ghana with a population of 40,654. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Savelugu
Savelugu is a town and the capital of Savelugu Municipal, a municipality in the Northern Region of north Ghana. Savelugu has a 2021 settlement population of 122,888 people. There are many villages under Savelugu kingship. Most of the villages are smaller.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,654 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.6238°, -0.8271° |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| State / Province | Northern |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.6 inches (1,082 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Savelugu
Savelugu is a mid-size city in Ghana (Northern) with a population of 40,654. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.
Climate in Savelugu
Savelugu has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (32.2°C), the coldest is Aug (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1093 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Ghana avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 750.1 sq mi (1,942.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6238°N, 0.8271°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 89°F (32°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Savelugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in August to 89°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Savelugu
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duko Anglican Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Duko Anglican Primary | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE VETERINARY COLLEGE | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE RASHADIYA E/A SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE EXPERIMENTAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE M/A SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Savelugu School for the Deaf | — | — | — | — |
| Savelugu Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Savelugu Experimental School | — | — | — | — |
| (Old) Nanton Kurugu JHS | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE EXPERIMENTAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Pong-Tamale Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE RASHADIYA E/A SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| PONG TAMALE EXOERIMENTAL BASIC SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Savelugu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Savelugu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Culture | ||||
| National Culture |
Libraries in Savelugu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDIS | 0.0 | |||||
| CEDIS | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalpohin Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Savelugu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonzali Daa | |||||
| Choggu Mmanaayilli Common Market | |||||
| Choggu Mmanaayilli Common Market | |||||
| Kukuo Market | |||||
| Kukuo Market | |||||
| Kukuo market | |||||
| Savelugu Market | |||||
| Tamale Central Market | |||||
| Timber Market | |||||
| Timber Market |
Castles in Savelugu
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Savelugu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Savelugu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Savelugu
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Savelugu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Savelugu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium | ||
| Jublee Park |
Airports Near Savelugu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | TML | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Savelugu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Savelugu Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Savelugu
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. Fuseini Memorial Clinic | ||
| Fuo Community Hospital | ||
| God Cares Community Hospital | ||
| Habana Medical Service | ||
| University Health Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Savelugu
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Chapel International | |
| PONG TAMALE CENTRAL MOSQUE | |
| PONG TAMALE CENTRAL MOSQUE | |
| Savelugu Municipal Assembly Mosque | |
| St. Peter |
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Public Holidays in Ghana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Savelugu?
Savelugu has a population of 40,654 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 750.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Savelugu?
Savelugu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.