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Tamale
Ghana · Northern Region
Tamale is the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana. It is Ghana's third largest city, with a population of 374,744 people as of the 2021 population census). The city has been ranked as the fastest-growing city in West Africa. Tamale is located in the Kingdom of Dagbon, Ghana's oldest Kingdom. It is traditionally inhabited by Dagombas, and other current residents are Gonja, Mamprusi Nanumba, Konkomba and Akan. As of 2025, the Mayor is Hon. Abu Takoro.
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Things to do in Tamale
- 4 days (3 night) Ghana Elephants & Hippos Private Safaris · 96 h · from $650.99
- 3 Days Zaina Luxury Stay Mole Safari · 72 h · from $1,670 · 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Mole National Park Elephant Safari with Round - Trip Flights · 72 h · from $990 · 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- 4 Days Safari to Mole park and Wechiau Hippos · 96 h · from $1,350.83 · 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- 3 Days Zaina Elephants Safari - Eco luxury lodge experience · 72 h · from $1,475
- 3 Days Exclusive Naaya Safari To Mole National Park · 72 h · from $995 · 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Northern Region
- Main language
- Akan
- On the map
- 9.40° N, 0.84° W
Near Tamale
- Kumasi · 316 km away
- Lome · 429 km away
- Accra · 433 km away
- Cape Coast · 478 km away
- Cotonou · 494 km away
More of Ghana
Explore Ghana · Accra · Kumasi · Cape Coast
Where to stay
Tree House Hostel
10/10 · 2 reviews
Jiso Family Apartment
9.3/10 · 13 reviews
THE AFRICAN PALACE- Free Airport Pick up - High Speed Starlink WiFi - Car Rental
9/10 · 53 reviews
1 Bedroom Sleeps 2 -Free Parking -Children welcome
9/10 · 3 reviews
RUKS HOTEL
9/10 · 3 reviews
DAA DINGBE SUITES
9/10 · 1 reviews
Jeyads Lodge
8.6/10 · 21 reviews
Tamaniroom- a private 1bed
8.5/10 · 2 reviews
Ruk's Hotel
8.2/10 · 29 reviews
Target Hill Hotel
8/10 · 3 reviews