Upper East Region

Description

he Upper East Region is located in north Ghana[5] and is the third smallest of the 16 administrative regions in Ghana. It occupies a total land surface of 8,842 square kilometers or 2.7 per cent of the total land area of Ghana. The Upper East regional capital is Bolgatanga, sometimes referred to as Bolga. Other major towns in the region include Navrongo, Paga, Bawku and Zebilla. The Upper East region is located in the north-eastern corner of Ghana and bordered by Burkina Faso to the north and Togo to the east. It lies between longitude 0° and 1° West, and latitudes 10° 30′N and 11°N. The region shares boundaries with Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, Upper West Region to the west, and the Northern Region to the south. The Upper East region is divided into 15 districts, each headed by a district chief executive. Parks Paga Crocodile Pond Sombo Bat Sanctuary Jafiiri Sacred Royal Python Sanctuary Recreation areas Tongo rocks Bongo Rocks Tono Dam Historic sites Naa Gbewaa's shrine Navrongo's mud-built church Pikworo Slave camp Festivals The region plays host to many festivals throughout the year, most of which are either to bring a good planting season or celebrate the harvest. Samanpiid festival Damba Festival (Mamprusi) Gologo Festival Fao Festival Paragbiele Festival Willa Festival Zumbenti Festival Feok festival builsa Zekula festival, By Bissa people Boaram Festival[6] Bolgatanga International Craft and Arts Festival Organized by TradeAID Integrated* Tengana festival, By the people of Balungu, Winkongo and Pwalugu Ndaakoya festival, by the Frafra, Talensi and Nabdam speaking Communities. Other tourist attractions Upper East Regional Museum Sirigu Pottery and Arts Center Bolga market - a market for farmers and livestock, held twice weekly. Bolgatanga Craft Village