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Tamale is the largest city in Northern Ghana and serves as the capital of the Northern Region. It is an important economic and administrative center in northern Ghana, though it remains less developed than cities in southern parts of the country.
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- Locality
- Tamale
- Region
- Northern Region
- Country
- Ghana
- Population
- 464,316
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Tamale ( Dagbani: [ˈtamali]) is the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana. It is Ghana's third largest city, with a population of 374,744 people (185,051 males and 189,693 females) 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.
The city grew from a small village to an important economic center in the Northern Territories after the British government established administrative headquarters in the area. It became the capital of the Northern Region in 1960. The local economy is based on agriculture, followed by trading, teaching, and manufactures.