Tamale, Northern

Ghana

Regional capital9.4008° N, 0.8393° W

In Northern, Ghana, Tamale is a regional capital. It is home to 464,316 people.

Population464,316

ProvinceNorthern

Coordinates9.4008° N, 0.8393° W

CountryGhana

Rank in Ghana#3 of 15,997

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About Tamale

Tamale can be found at 9.40° N, 0.84° W in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Northern division in Ghana.

With a population of 464,316, Tamale ranks #3 among the 15,997 cities and localities registered in Ghana.

Cities in Northern

Northern is one of Ghana's administrative regions. Tamale is one of its main cities, along with Yendi, Savelugu, Bimbila. Tamale has 464,316 inhabitants.

Yendi64,676 Savelugu40,654 Bimbila34,262 Kpandae8,652 Pion Nakpali Bihinayili Dobone Wakpon Klukpanga

Universities in Tamale

Tamale is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Technical University College of Tamale	2001	—	—

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#1 Kumasi2,544,530 #2 Accra1,963,264 #3 Tamale464,316 #4 Takoradi389,114 #5 Sekondi285,506

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tamale?

Tamale has a population of 464,316. It ranks #3 in Ghana by population.

What province or state is Tamale in?

Tamale is located in Northern, Ghana.

Where is Tamale located?

Tamale is located at coordinates 9.40° N, 0.84° W in Northern, Ghana.

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