Upper East Region
Upper East Region, Dagbon | |
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Rock formation in the Tongo Hills near Gorogo | |
Location of Upper East Region in Ghana | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Capital | Bolgatanga |
| Districts | 10 |
| Government | |
| • Regional Minister | Akamugri Donatus Atanga |
| Area | |
• Total | 8,842 km2 (3,414 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 9th |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 1,301,226 |
| • Rank | Ranked 9th |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2013 |
| • Per capita | $5,150 |
| GDP (Nominal) | |
| • Year | 2013 |
| • Per capita | $2,500 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Area code | 039 |
| ISO 3166 code | GH-UE |
| HDI (2017) | 0.520 low · 8th |
The Upper East Region is located in the northern part of Ghana and it 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% of the total land area of Ghana. The regional capital is Bolgatanga, which is sometimes referred to as Bolga. Other major towns in the region include Navrongo, Paga, Sandema, Bawku, Zebilla, Tempane, Pusiga, Garu, Pwalugu, and Widana.