Tamale | |
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Counter-Clockwise from top: entrance to Tamale Teaching Hospital, view of Tamale Central Mosque, Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium | |
Location of Tamale in Northern region, Dagbon | |
Coordinates: 09°24′27″N 00°51′12″W / 9.40750°N 0.85333°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Northern Region |
District | Tamale Metropolitan District |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Mayor | Sule Salifu |
Area | |
• Total | 750 km2 (289.58 sq mi) |
Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 950,124 |
• Density | 480.77/km2 (1,245.18/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC |
Postal codes | NT0000 - NT2701 |
Area code | 037 |
Website | tamalemetro.gov.gh |
Tamale (Dagbani: [ˈtamali]) is the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana.[2] It is Ghana's third largest city, with a population of 950,000.[3] The city has been ranked as the fastest-growing city in West Africa.[2][4] Tamale is located in the Kingdom of Dagbon, Ghana's oldest Kingdom.[5]
Tamale boasts a thriving artistic and literary scene, evident in its numerous art studios, poets, and musicians. Numerous art studios are scattered throughout the urban landscape.[6] Annual festivals are celebrated all around the city, such as fire festivals and also Eid ul-Fitr and Eid Adha.[7]
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