Damongo
Ghana · SavannahGH
Regional Capital of Savannah Region, Ghana
Damongo is a town and the capital of West Gonja Municipal. It was declared the capital of the Savannah Region on 12 February 2019. Damongo is home to Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, the paramount chief of the Gonja Kingdom. The languages spoken in Damongo include Gonja, Vagla, Hanga, Brifor (Lobi), Dagaare, Waale, Frafra, Kasim, Twi, Ewe, and Hausa. Damongo is renowned for hosting the prestigious Yagbon Skin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,442
- Coordinates
- 9.083, -1.819
- Timezone
- Africa/Accra
- Elevation
- 217 m
Overview of Damongo
Travellers heading to Savannah, Ghana will find Damongo, a compact town. Around 14,442 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture, nature and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Damongo
Culture in Damongo
(3)For culture, expect Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals and Mosques. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Damongo.
Nature in Damongo
(3)Nature lovers get Desert, Walkways and Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Damongo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Damongo
(2)Adventure in Damongo covers Escape Room and Parachute. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Damongo.
Sports in Damongo
(1)On the sports side, Damongo offers Hunting. All of it is drawn from Damongo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Damongo
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Damongo is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Savannah and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Accra.
Similar destinations
Places near Damongo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Damongo known for?
- Damongo, in Savannah, Ghana, is best known for culture, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 14,442 residents.
- What can you do in Damongo?
- Recorded activities in Damongo include Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Mosques, Desert and Walkways. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Damongo?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Damongo located?
- Damongo is located in Savannah, Ghana. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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