Fun facts about Tamale
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Tamale was established as an administrative headquarters by the British in 1907 with help from the Dakpema.
Tamale
Ghana
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.
From the “History” section
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90.5% of Tamale's population are Muslims.
Tamale
Ghana
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.
From the “Demographics” section
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Tamale is home to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, the 3rd largest hospital in Ghana.
Tamale
Ghana
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.
From the “Healthcare” section
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Tamale's economy has diversified from a rural agriculture system to include sectors like trading, teaching, and manufacturing.
Tamale
Ghana
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.
From the “Economy” section
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The Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale hosted some matches during the 2008 African Cup of Nations.
Tamale
Ghana
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.
From the “Sports” section
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