Gambaga
in Northern Region, Ghana

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.532 and -0.438 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 31' 55" and W -0° 26' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cedi - GHS
Spoken languages:
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:16 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Accra
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 5:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.791 and 179.467 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Niulakita
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ghana in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ghana.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ghana. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Gambaga

Gambaga in Northern Region is located in Ghana about 344 mi (or 554 km) north of Accra, the country's capital town.

Current time in Gambaga is now 12:16 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Accra with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Gambaga. The closest is airport we know is Zabré Airport in Burkina faso in a distance of 46 mi (or 73 km). The closest airport in Ghana is Tamale Airport in a distance of 73 mi (or 73 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba in Togo at a distance of 112 mi (or 180 km).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bolgatanga, Dapaong, Po, Ouargaye and Tamale. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 92 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 89 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 12%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 35% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

33°C (92 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

33°C (92 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

33°C (92 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

BMC Tours: Alafia Tinga (2008 HD)

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 10:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcentre.org/projects/alafia-tinga/ IMB Dr. Earl Hewitt gives a tour of the Baptist Medical Centre's tuberculosis treatment village "Alafia Tinga" in Nalerigu, Ghana....


BMC Volunteer Story: Dr. Heidi Haun

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 31:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcenter.org/ Dr. Heidi Haun shares her story of volunteering at the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu, Ghana and how it changed her life.


BMC 50th - Gingana Dance Group (HD)

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 51:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcenter.org/category/50th-anniv/ The Gingana dance group performs at the Baptist Medical Centre's 50th anniversary celebration in Nalerigu, Ghana. Filmed by William...


BMC 50th - Mass choir (HD)

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 11:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcentre.org/category/50th-anniv/ A church choir sings at BMC's 50th anniversary celebration in Nalerigu, Ghana. Filmed October 4, 3008.


BMC 50th - Arrival of the Nayiri (HD)

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 52:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcenter.org/category/50th-anniv/ The paramount chief of the Mamprusi arrives with his entourage of chiefs and drummers at the Baptist Medical Centre's 50th anniversary...


BMC Tours: Outpatient Department (2008 HD)

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcentre.org/ Elisabeth Faile gives a tour of the outpatient department (OPD) on clinic day at Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu, Ghana. (filmed in Fall 2007)


Damba Dance Group at BMC Handover Ceremony

Published: October 22, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

October 14, 2014.


BMC Tours: Koko Duu (2008 HD)

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 43:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMC Nalerigu Ghana

http://www.baptistmedicalcentre.org/projects/koko-duu/ IMB missionary Mona Hewitt gives a tour of Koko Duu, the Baptist Medical Centre's Nutrition Rehabilita...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

East Mamprusi District

The East Mamprusi District is one of the twenty (20) districts in the Northern Region of Ghana. Its capital is Gambaga.

Located at 10.526, -0.437 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of the Northern Region (Ghana)

Gambaga

Gambaga is a small town and is the capital of East Mamprusi district, a district in the Northern Region of Ghana. It is home to one of Ghana's six witch camps. The women there pay the local chieftain for their protection.

Located at 10.5306, -0.442222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Northern Region (Ghana)

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Gambaga.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gambaga