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Bolgatanga
City in Upper East, Ghana
Overview
Bolgatanga is the welcoming capital of Ghana's Upper East Region, celebrated for its lively markets and rich artisan heritage. Visitors love its unique basket weaving culture and easy-going communal atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Region
Upper East
Population
66,685
Time Zone
Africa/Accra
Coordinates
10.79°, -0.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$520
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$70
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
1067 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
10
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XZA
Distance
50 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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