Gushegu

District Capital in Northern Region, Ghana
Gushegu
Gushiego
Gushiago
District Capital
9°55′9″N 0°13′5″W / 9.91917°N 0.21806°W / 9.91917; -0.21806
CountryGhana
RegionNorthern Region
DistrictGushegu District
Elevation
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT

Gushegu is the capital city of the Gushegu District, a district located in the Northern Region of Ghana.[1] It is an important city in the Kingdom of Dagbon. It is located in the eastern part of Dagbong with Naa Yab' Gushe-Naa as its traditional head.[1]

Economic activities

Majority of the people of Gushegu are farmers and the rest are traders and some has a handwork.

Notable People

Yakubu Andani

References

  1. ^ Gushegu district
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Districts and Capitals of the Northern Region of Ghana
Metropolitan (1)
  • Tamale Metropolitan (Capital: Tamale)
Districts of the Northern Region
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9°55′9″N 0°13′5″W / 9.91917°N 0.21806°W / 9.91917; -0.21806