Tamale
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Population
371K
Coordinates
9.4007, -0.8393
Category
cities
About
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 and Akan. As of 2025, the Mayor is Hon. Abu Takoro.
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