Bolgatanga Municipal District

The Bolgatanga Municipal District in the north-central part of Ghana's Upper East region of the Republic. There are 213 " communities" in the district, but the only major city is the capital of Bolgatanga, in which half of the district 's population of over 150 000 people. Bolgatanga is also the capital of the region.

Ethnic structure of the population

The residents of the district belong to predominantly Gursprachigen various peoples north of Ghana. However, the city has Bolgatanga cosmopolitan character. This mix not only different peoples of the north, but also members of the major ethnic groups Südghanas, ie the Akan, Ewe and Ga.

Climate and vegetation

The climate is tropical with a wet season from May to October and a long dry season with virtually no rainfall from October to April. Temperatures range between a maximum of 45 ° in March / April and a minimum of 12 ° in December.

The natural vegetation of the district consists of tree savannah with baobab, shea nut and acacia trees. The lower vegetation is burned during the dry season due to fire or dried out by the sun.

Economy

The majority of the population lived in spite of the urban structure of the district in the 90 years from agriculture, 19 % of trade, 12% of manufacturing industry, mainly crafts, public service about 7.4 % were employed. More recent figures are not available. Besides there are some jobs in the mining and construction.

There is a light industry in the form of some metal- working factories, repair shops, painting companies, etc., but rarely employ more than five people.

More significant towns next to Bolgatanga

  • Tindonsobulugu
  • Yarigabisi
  • Zuarungu Dachio
  • Gambibigo - Azuabisi
  • Kumbosigo
  • Sherigu Dorungu - Agobgabis.
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